Fodor's Expert Review Hilton Chicago

On a busy day the lobby of this Hilton might be mistaken for a terminal at O'Hare Airport; it's a bustling convention hotel, but one that retains its distinguished 1920s heritage in a Renaissance-inspired entrance hall and gold-and-gilt grand ballroom. Renovations completed in 2012 provided new dining and drinking options (the venerable Kitty O'Sheas bar remains), while renovations completed in 2015 lend a more modern look to 1,000-plus guest rooms. Nearly 200 have access to a refreshed executive lounge, where complimentary breakfasts and evening snacks are available. The 28,000-square-foot gym has enough room for an indoor track and swimming pool.