The Sutton Place Hotel's prime spot puts guests right in a ritzy, tree-lined Gold Coast neighborhood in the heart of Oprah Country. They are just around the corner from the Magnificent Mile's high-end shopping and entertainment, equally tony shopping on Oak Street and pulsating nightlife on Rush Street. Recreational enthusiasts and families will love the two-block stroll to Lake Michigan's 20-mile path that's perfect for jogging, walking, biking and skating.

For breakfasts, guests at the Sutton can check out the Original Pancake House across the street, where lines form outside the door, even in Chicago's miserably cold winters. Right down the street is Tavern on the Rush, an upscale eatery patronized by basketball god and former Bulls' great Michael Jordan. The Sutton Place is also home to the stylishly retro Whisky Bar and Grill, which features seafood and steaks and a contemporary bar that draws a throng of locals and tourists.

Guests can enjoy the hotel's fitness facility, business center and free transportation to the Loop. The hotel specializes in small meetings and private functions in rooms flooded with natural light from windows that offer lively city views. (Stop looking out that window and pay attention!)

The recently renovated Sutton Place is notable among experts for its striking, art-deco architecture and contemporary interior design. In cool grays and blues, guest rooms are complemented by CD players, 25-inch TVs, comp HBO, pay movies, high-speed Internet access, minibars, deep soaking tubs, twice daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service.

Corporate big shots who enjoy sophisticated ambience and business-friendly services frequent the Sutton Place Hotel, while young professionals looking for some weekend action pack the Whiskey. Leisure travelers also love the place for the ambience and location close to everything synonymous with Chicago, including Michael Jordan's hangout.