Starting January 2008 this four Star Landmark on North Michigan Avenue will embark on a multi-million dollar restoration project, bringing the rooms to a new level of luxury. Its location on the famous Magnificent Mile is ideal for shopping, dining and business. European style and gracious service are the trademark of this elegant hotel. One block from Water Tower Place, across the street from Bloomingdales and within walking distance of most major attractions, this hotel offers personalized service and attention not found in the larger hotels. The hotel features The Martini Bar with 44 varieties of its namesake and live jazz piano creating the perfect atmosphere in which to relax and unwind. Nix restaurant offers a bistro setting and features continental cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as 24-hour in-room dining. A complimentary fitness center and lakefront jogging path are designed to keep you fit while traveling. All of the hotel guest rooms and suites are designed in a chinoiserie style with floral and neutral patterns that blend European style with distinctly Asian accents. Bedrooms feature armoires with 27in. color televisions, in-room refreshment center and personal coffee maker with Wolfgang Puck coffee. In-room conveniences include dual line cordless speaker telephones, high-speed Internet access, voice mail, iron and ironing board and plush bathrobes & slippers (on request). Guests will also enjoy a complimentary daily newspaper, a complimentary shoeshine, and the service of a dedicated concierge to ensure their visit to Chicago is a memorable one.