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My Front Porch in Chicago

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This window seat at the Hotel Monaco in Chicago is one of my favorite hotel features ever.
This window seat at the Hotel Monaco in Chicago is one of my favorite hotel features ever.

There’s a lot to love about a Kimpton hotel. The plush animal robes that make feel like someone’s cherished stuffed animal. The lively evening wine hours, a wonderful welcome back after a day of sight-seeing. The rosemary-scented Aveda shampoo and conditioner.

But my favorite feature ever is this delightful window seat in the Hotel Monaco in Chicago where I’m spending a few days. As soon as I got into my room I leapt over the white leather coach and made myself at home. I reluctantly tore myself away to go explore one of the best cities in the world.

My view, including the Jetson-like condo towers across the Chicago River
My view, including the Jetson-like condo towers across the Chicago River

After dinner I contemplated going back out, but after pouring myself a glass of wine,  I settled myself in the window where I could I could watch boats passing on the Chicago River, tourists zipping by on Segways down Wacker Drive, bikers on Wabash and plenty of pedestrians enjoying the warm summer evening. I realized I could enjoy the scenes of Chicago from here, my city version of a front porch.

 

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