Location. Views of the Chicago, Ill., skyline are captured from the Club Quarters Wacker at Michigan, the Windy City's landmark tower hotel located along the Chicago River at Wacker Street and Michigan Avenue. This hotel stands one block from the NBC Tower and across the river from the Wrigley Building and the Tribune Tower.

Hotel Features. Fully restored to its historic grandeur, the Club Quarters, Wacker at Michigan showcases neo Gothic architecture, marble floors and brass fittings in the lobby. An Italian trattoria, Bella Bacino's, features casual, split level seating that overlooks the Chicago River. This members only hotel features a bi level club room and a marble staircase that ascends to a business center with computer stations. The hotel clubroom offers complimentary coffee and newspapers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. Function space accommodates up to 40 people. Recreational amenities include a fitness room that contains cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Front desk staff offers tour assistance 24 hours a day.

Guestrooms. The 41 story Club Quarters, Wacker at Michigan offers 240 guestrooms that overlook Michigan Avenue or the Chicago River. All rooms offer encyclopedias, almanacs and dictionaries. Décor details include blue and green checkered fabrics. Standard rooms feature bathrooms with showers only, while suites contain shower/tub combinations. Suites also are furnished with sofa bed and feature kitchenettes. All accommodations offer coffeemakers. High speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Expert Tip. This property is housed within the historic Mather Tower, one of the best examples of pre WWII skyscrapers built anywhere in the world. Constructed in 1928, the Mather Tower was distinguished at that time as the city's tallest building.