Waldorf Astoria Chicago

What the classifiers highlight

Architect Lucien Lagrange built this Art Deco hotel around a Parisian-style motor court, an homage to Coco Chanel-era French design; each of the 214 rooms carries a fireplace, terrace and private bar. Forbes rates the spa Four Star for treatments like Ashiatsu massage and a sound bath facial, and points to Bernard's, a speakeasy-styled cocktail lounge.