What to expect: Newly renovated, the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook is across the street from the upscale Oak Brook Center Mall and 18 miles from downtown Chicago.

Guests can relax with a cup of coffee from the on-site café or a cocktail from the lounge. This hotel is completely smoke-free.

Amenity highlights: A 24-hour fitness center contains brand-new cardio equipment and free weights. An indoor pool and spa tub are also on site.

1401 West, the hotel's restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Parking is complimentary.

What to expect: Located in the corporate section of Oak Brook, the seven-story, smoke-free hotel is set on manicured grounds across from the Oakbrook Center shopping complex. A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired mural depicting Chicago’s history dominates the lobby, which also features a domed infinity ceiling. A lobby sports bar is a lively gathering place for visiting leisure and business travelers.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's 4,000-square-foot fitness center has an indoor lap pool and spa tub, cardiovascular equipment, and two outdoor sundecks. On-site dining includes an Italian restaurant and a casual American café. Complimentary transportation is provided within a five-mile radius of the hotel upon request.

Insider tip: Oakbrook Center, across the street from the hotel, offers 160 designer shops, department stores, and restaurants, including Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Marshall Field’s, and Lord & Taylor.