Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

A favorite with the music industry and fans alike, the Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago rises from the center of the action in Chicago, at the corner of South Water Street and the Magnificent Mile. Inside, Hard Rock's contemporary art and design capture the original art-deco spirit of the 1929 landmark while transforming it into a chic urban retreat. Displays of memorabilia from pop stars like Madonna and Paul McCartney simply add to the supercool vibe.

On the other hand, the nine meeting rooms' professional elegance and flexibility make them ideal for any conference or event, corporate or social, themed or not. Support systems range from adjustable live-feed music to built-in plasma screens, Wi-Fi, and in-house planning, presentation, and communications experts on hand. Custom menus draw from the talent behind the hotel's acclaimed China Grill and Base Bar, both mainstays on Chicago's see-and-be-seen nightlife circuit.

As evenings wind down, delegates retire to rooms and suites wrapped in soothing tones, minimalist furnishings, atmospheric lighting, and the latest in guest-room technology and comforts. Thoughtful amenities include Aveda grooming products, ZVOX 430 sound bar systems, iPod docking stations, and Time Out Chicago and Rolling Stone magazines. What's more, the hotel invites guests to borrow from a vast selection of Gibson guitars—free of charge—and practice their licks via Line 6 pods and headphones in the privacy of their rooms.