Chicago's Dana Hotel and Spa

Joy Smith
Chicago's Dana Hotel and Spa is known for its 26-story luxury. It's a 216-room retreat that will leave you feeling so very pampered. So pampered in fact, that you just might find yourself upset at the thought of having to end your stay. At the very first moment you arrive at Dana Hotel and Spa, you are greeted by a host in a very rejuvenating, yet relaxing atmosphere.

Hotel guest services include complementary turndown service, meeting and banquet rooms, laundry and dry cleaning, and a tour desk. Both pets and children are welcome at the hotel. There is also guest parking on site with a fee of $42.00 per a day.

Each room includes a filled wine/beverage chiller, Coffee Maker, Spa inspired showers with Italian rain-shower fixtures, bath and beauty products, all natural lighting to bathe by, Imported Italian Linens made from Egyptian Cotton, state of the art musical sound equipment for your listening pleasure, and free wireless internet access. Room rates start at around $347 per a night.

This luxurious hotel also includes a steak and sushi bar that looks like it's floating in mid-air. Ajasteak's menu includes appetizers and dishes like, deviled eggs that include yellow fish tuna and maki rolls. Ajasteak also serves breakfast with the more traditional approach of pancakes and cereals.

Another great addition to Chicago's Dana hotel and spa is the Vertigo Sky Lounge. The Vertigo is located on the rooftop of the hotel's building and boasts at being over 4,000 in square feet. The lounge includes a fire-pit that is surrounded by seating for guests to relax at while enjoying a cocktail or small appetizer from the Vertigo's menu.

Looking for a real pampered treat? Dana offers six spa treatment rooms that include a couple's only room.

The Spa offers an energizing foot and leg treatment, a classic or nourishing organic pedicure, a classic or nourishing organic manicure, an anti-aging body treatment, an aromatherapy body wrap, an Italian mud body wrap, a purifying or organic body scrub, an eye, neck and lip transforming treatment, a nourished lip treatment, a refreshed eye treatment, over 8 different facials and 8 different body massages, including Swedish, Asian and stone massage.

Prices for spa services range from $90 to $360. Special Spa Treatment packages are also available and start at $175.

Don't feel like leaving your room, but still want to feel pampered? Not a problem. Dana Hotel and Spa offers in room spa services. You can enjoy a massage, facial and even manicure in the comfort of your own room for an additional 20% surcharge.

Dana Hotel and Spa also includes an exercise facility that is equipped with the latest fitness equipment and high tech sound system so you can get the best workout possible.

While Chicago's Dana hotel and spa is a bit more expensive than most hotels in the Chicago area, you may want to keep in mind that this hotel isn't your average stay, which makes it well worth the price.

Published by Joy Smith

I started my writing career January 2000 and I've published more than 150 reviews and articles since then. I have interviewed such authors as Karen Kay and Robyn Jackson as well. I also write under the pen n...  View profile

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