Best hotels in Chicago – State Street
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 Michigan Avenue, IL, 60611
This four-star hotel is set in the heart of the city, just minutes from our State Street office. Set above the cityscape, expect exceptional views of the Windy City and Lake Michigan from your hotel room or suite. Stay active in the hotel’s fitness center and enjoy locally sourced cuisine from one of twoonsite restaurants, Harvest and Reviver.
The Langham
330 N Wabash Avenue, IL, 60611
Another hotel just half a mile from our State Street office, this five-star luxury spot has everything you need to make the most of the city. Wake up to views of Chicago’s skyline, enjoy afternoon tea in the Pavilion and relax in the hotel spa.
Kinzie Hotel
20 W Kinzie Street, IL, 60654
This boutique River North hotel is close to our pick-up office and offers king and double queen rooms, along with one-bed suites. Dine in-house at the Double Cross Lounge or explore the nearby streets and riverside for more great places to eat.
Best restaurants in Chicago – State Street
Shaw’s Crab House
21 E Hubbard Street, IL, 60611
Seafood delights await inside the door of Shaw’s Crab House, where oysters are freshly shucked and the fish sparkle on ice. The setting has a cool, classic 1940s vibe, while the food begins with Maryland-style crab cake and takes in everything from Oysters Rockefeller through to sushi, sashimi, local fish, and a grand seafood platter.
Andy’s Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 E Hubbard Street, IL, 60611
A hugely renowned jazz club with an intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for taking in a show, Andy’s also serves up dinner with a side order of jazz. Comfort food is the order of the day, kicking off with Loaded Mac & Cheese or Truffle Steak-Cut Fries, before Braised Beef Short Rib or Parmesan-Crusted Chicken.
The Purple Pig
444 Michigan Avenue, IL. 60611
The Purple Pig specializes in all things pork – the Milk-Braised Berkshire Shoulder and Crispy Pig’s Ears are must-try – although the other entrees are all knockout. The cured meat and cheese platters are the stuff of legend.
Best things to do in Chicago – State Street
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State Street, IL, 60601
Prepare to swoon once you enter The Chicago Theatre. It recently celebrated its centenary, a time in which it has hosted legends from Prince to Frank Sinatra and Dolly Parton. The interior wows with its French Baroque architecture and stained Tiffany glass windows – book in for a tour or get a ticket for a show.
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn Street, IL, 60654
Want to hear someone singing the blues? Grab dinner in the restaurant and you’ll hear local and national bands playing them every single night. But that’s not all – the aesthetically gorgeous Music Hall hosts big names galore, and Sunday morning is all about the Gospel Brunch.
Tribune Tower
435 Michigan Avenue, IL. 60611
This neo-Gothic landmark is one of Chicago’s most striking buildings. Built in 1925, it hosted the Chicago Tribune newspaper until 2018 and one of its most remarkable features are the rocks embedded in the base – they’re from buildings around the world.