Raffaello Hotel

The Raffaello Hotel is located in the Gold Coast area of downtown Chicago, Ill. The property is one block from Michigan Avenue shopping at the Magnificent Mile. Lake Michigan and the Rush Street nightlife are within two blocks of the hotel. Grant Park and the Tribune Building are one mile away. The hotel is two miles from the Art Institute of Chicago.

Having just completed a $25 million dollar renovation and design update, you will enjoy the freshest and most contemporary accommodations stylishly located inside the landmark Mediterranean faade with historic lobby architecture. We have balanced style, design, history, and functionality by preserving the architecture but updating all amenities, services, and technology.

This hotel features a lobby with high-ceilings, early-period chandeliers offset by modern furnishings in primary colors and arched windows. For a fee, the hotel's breakfast room offers daily continental breakfasts with Danish pastries and fresh fruit. The hotel includes a business center, library and function space. The 24-hour fitness center boasts cardiovascular equipment.

The quality and variety of dining options is equally amazing. Within a five-minute walk are great steaks at Gibson's, The Saloon, Mike Ditka's and Morton's. Seafood? There's none finer between the coasts than Joe's Stone Crab,The Cape Cod Room or McCormick & Schmick's. Dine Italian, just down the street at four-star Spiaggia, Rosebud or Pane Caldo. Big deal night out? There's nothing fancier than Nomi or RL, both overlooking Water Tower Park, just two blocks away.

The 174 smoke-free guestrooms at the Raffaello Hotel feature high, beamed ceilings and furnishings made with Italian leather. Rooms include 32-inch, flat-screen televisions with cable channels and video game consoles. Accommodations are equipped with CD players, MP3 adaptors, and wireless Internet access for a fee. Beds feature 340-thread count linens, and down comforters and pillows. Private bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and granite countertops. Accommodations provide stainless steel appliances, microwave ovens, refrigerators and coffeemakers. Select rooms feature separate living areas with sofa beds. Guestrooms provide showers, only.

The rooftop of the Raffaello Hotel features a deck with lavish gardens and panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and Magnificent Mile along North Michigan Avenue.