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Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

• World's Best Winner
• T+L 500 Winner

COST: $$$$

From the T+L 500

Marble-filled hotel on 21 floors of Water Tower Place, a block from Oak Street Beach.

Stats:

435 rooms; 2 restaurants; 2 bars.

Competitive Edge:

Classic style and exceptional service.

Rooms to Book:

South-facing Deluxes with cathedral ceilings.

Don't Miss:

An algae body treatment in the 10,500-square-foot spa.

Last updated January 2008 lastArticle = and lastAward = 01/2008