Chicago is laid out at your feet thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows of this home. Whether you're watching TV in the white living space, cooking up a feast in the pine kitchen or waking up on the memory foam mattresses in the bedrooms, the skyline is visible. Part of a block of aparthotels, the stay is perfect for those who want a little independence when visiting the city, with dining facilities and a sofa for socialising. Mornings start with coffee on the balcony, before hitting the nearby attractions, from Museum Campus and Grant Park to walks along Lake Michigan. If cooking is off the agenda on your return, it's only a short tube ride to Little Italy and its pick of homely restaurants.

Home truths:
*There is an extra bed in the form of a sofa bed in the living area
*The sofa only has seating for two people
*The photos are an example of homes and may not be of the specific flat you book - however, all apartments are designed in a similar fashion