I travel to most of the major cities in the US and frequently I end up staying in an average Marriott that looks like the rest. The Renaissance Chicago is definitely one of the nicer ones. The location is amazingly convenient, especially if you are there on business. The beds are less like the old mattress at your grandma’s house that she’s had since WWII and more like something you would pay to put in your home. Take a look at the view and tell me it’s not worth a second look. Oh and the towels are legit too… Sounds stupid, but I like not drying myself off with sandpaper.
I personally wouldn’t live in Chicago, but if I’ve got to suck it up, this isn’t a bad place. Snaps…
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chisr-renaissance-chicago-downtown-hotel/