Hotel Wanderlust: Public Chicago

One of Ian Schragers newest properties is Public Chicago.  Chicago Magazine calls it "Dazzling."  I was chomping at the bit to stay there when I was in Chicago a couple of months ago - but unfortunately for me - it was sold out.  I've been lusting after the property since I first laid eyes on it.  I'm in love with their "no color" concept for their sleeping rooms.  Walking in - you just feel a sense of calm.

With 285 sleeping rooms and 8600 square feet of meeting space (including a stunning terrace), this is the perfect hotel to have a little fun (or a meeting) with a group of 50 of your closest friends or colleagues.

Public Chicago is a complete transformation of the Gold Coast's famed Ambassador East hotel and its historic Pump Room restaurant.  James Beard award winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten whips up amazing delights not only in the Pump Room, but also customized banquet menus for groups.

This is hotel is definitely on my bucket list to stay.  What about you?

{All images from Public Chicago website}

City Crush:: The Ultimate Bedroom

Have you ever gone to a hotel and stepped foot into your sleeping room and said..."WOW, I never want to leave?"  This weeks city crush is all about the Ultimate Bedrooms.

What do you consider the ultimate luxury?  I personally love a great sitting area, where I can put my feet up and have a nice glass of wine.  (A huge tub is also a plus!)  Confession: I also love the larger size shampoos and lotions too.

It seems I'm always doing some type of work, even while vacationing.  Accessible plugs are key - even in luxury properties.  Right off the bat, I need 3 (iPad, iPhone and laptop).  If the mister is with me - well that's 3 more (traveling with a powerstrip is key).  Don't you hate when you have to rearrange furniture just to plug something in?

On to some serious eye candy.  I thought I would do something a bit different and put in slideshow mode so the post wasn't crazy long.  So - here are some of the best of the best.  Which is your favorite?

 

Andaz New York
The Crosby Street Hotel, NYC 
Hotel Georgia Vancouver
Four Seasons Hualalai, Big Island
James Hotel Chicago
Jimbaran Puri Bali
One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos
Parker Palm Springs
Waldorf-Astoria Chicago