The Peninsula Chicago provides top-notch hospitality in a beautiful, modern, building. The world-class staff is trained to make every aspect of your experience perfect, and typically, they succeed. It is an excellent location. Room appointments are cutting-edge and chic. The gym, spa, and pool facilities are expansive, and up-to-date. From the gym, and pool, located near the top floors of the building, there are spectacular views over Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile. There are numerous outlets for dining (or drinking), as well as round-the-clock in-room dining. The only downside is that this does come with a $$$$1/2 price. Comparing apples to apples, in the world of luxury hotels, it is a very good value -- you get what you pay for. But, absolutely speaking, if you are on a student budget or looking for a bargain hotel, this is not it.