Dana Hotel and Spa

Dana Hotel and Spa at 660 N State Street is a contemporary boutique hotel in River North, Illinois, a short walk from Michigan Avenue, the Chicago River and the Magnificent Mile. The property pairs modern design with a rooftop lounge that overlooks the River North skyline and an on-site spa offering massage and skin treatments. Rooms are offered as Standard, Deluxe and King rooms and suites, with a bright, minimalist design and city views from higher floors. A fitness center, restaurant and bar and concierge service are on site, and pets are accepted. The hotel is close to the Grand Red Line stop and within a short walk of River North's galleries, steakhouses and theatres. Nightly rates of about $189 to $399 vary with season and local events. The rooftop lounge draws locals as well as guests, so it can be busy on summer evenings, and reservations are advisable for dinner. The hotel suits couples, small groups and business travelers who want a design-conscious stay in a central neighbourhood, with the spa as an added attraction for weekend trips. Because it is a boutique property, it has fewer rooms than the nearby convention hotels, which gives a quieter, more personal feel. Parking is typically valet-only and carries a nightly fee. Service is attentive and informal, and the concierge can arrange dining reservations and gallery visits in the surrounding district. From O'Hare, the Blue Line to Clark/Lake and a Red Line transfer to Grand reaches the area in roughly 45 minutes, and rideshare takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Nearby attractions include the Chicago Riverwalk, the Merchandise Mart, the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago Architecture Center. The hotel's spa makes it popular for weekend getaways, and the rooftop lounge draws a local crowd on summer evenings, giving the property a lively social atmosphere.