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#2 Top Hotels in Chicago, 2019
19 Outstanding Spots To Sip Tea in Chicago. The Commons Club within Virgin Hotel Chicago takes a more alcohol-fueled approach to high tea.
The rooms have a hip, modern look. And the hotel's rooftop bar, Cerise, is the perfect spot to grab a drink before a night out—or a nightcap on your way to bed.
Virgin Hotels Chicago was awarded a Gold Badge by U.S. News & World Report and was named the #8 hotel in Illinois, #8 hotel in Chicago and #1 hotel in the Loop.
"One of the most inventive new restaurants in Chicago. Commons Club’s open kitchen allows diners a front-row view of culinary hustle."
“Virgin Hotels Chicago has fast become our readers' favorite since it opened its doors in 2015.”
“The most memorable feature, however, is that the room feels surprisingly spacious, never cramped.”
“Branson’s hotel had officially showed me—and the working women around me—a good time.”
“Branson's Virgin Group is trying to give business travelers an alternative to large, impersonal hotels...”
“Everything about its cheeky design is intended to delight and inspire, from the building itself (a restored 1920s Art Deco landmark) to unexpected in-room perks...”
“The 250-room property includes the Commons Club: a bar, lounge, relaxed work zone and restaurant with the vibe of a private club but open to all.”
“In classic Virgin style, their hotel experience takes the assumed, ordinary details and makes them something extraordinary and unexpected.”
“No need to hold out on the adorable Smeg mini-bar: The prices are comparable to what you’d pay at a nearby drugstore.”
“The Virgin Hotel encourages a type of work-life balance in which business travelers can be productive while sipping on cocktails...”
“The 26-story, 250-room hotel has also embraced technology, with no traditional check-in desk and rooms powered by the Virgin Hotels app.”
"The jaw-dropper that will make you feel as though you're in a fancy hotel is the Commons Club, a bar-restaurant that sits on what was the floor of a former bank.“
