the hotel at midtown 

chicago, il

the hotel at midtown: The Hotel at Midtown isn't near a great gym — it's built inside one. Guests get complimentary access to the full Midtown Athletic Club: expansive strength and cardio floors, an indoor track, tennis and pickleball courts, a full cycling and boxing class schedule through Five EverybodyFights, and The Field at Midtown for strength and endurance work. Two 25-yard pools, one indoor and one outdoor, each come with their own plunge and whirlpool, and The Spa at Midtown covers massage, facials, and body treatments. Chromium restaurant handles dining, with a rooftop bar and poolside bar rounding out food and drink. Rooms carry a fridge and coffee setup, no full kitchen.

Few properties on this entire list can claim the training infrastructure is the actual reason to book — here, it genuinely is. The 606 Trail, an elevated rail-trail popular for running and cycling, sits about half a mile away, and the Chicago River paths and lakefront routes are a short drive for anyone who wants mileage outside. But the honest pitch for this property is simpler than most: between the class schedule, the pools, the spa, and the sheer scale of the athletic club itself, most guests won't need to leave the building to get a complete training week done.