Raffaello Hotel

Location. 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.

Hotel Features. 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. Spa services are available by appointment through the concierge/front desk.

Guestrooms. 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 minibars. Select rooms feature separate living areas with sofa beds. Guestrooms provide showers, only.

Expert Tip. 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. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.