Hotel 71 is a stylish boutique hotel perfectly located in the epicenter of downtown Chicago, across the river from the Magnificent Mile, making it an ideal luxury hotel for both business and leisure travelers. The Hotel 71 is approximately 20 miles from O'Hare International Airport.Hotel 71 began 2011 with plans to complete a 15 million dollar renovation. With the end in sight, the transformation has added 49 premier guestrooms, refurbished deluxe guestrooms, enhanced bedding and linen package, flat screen plasma TVs and new alarm clock radios with iPod docking stations. The upgraded Internet service means complimentary high-speed wireless access throughout the public areas and all guestrooms. In addition, the lobby has been enhanced and the brand-new fitness studio overlooks the Chicago river. There is new carpet in the meeting room and glass-enclosed 39th floor Penthouse Ballroom--and four new breakout meeting rooms. Newly open in March 2011, Hoyt's is a full-service restaurant located adjacent to Hotel 71. This Modern American Tavern offers a unique twist to Midwestern comfort food, with the flare of an All-American neighborhood tavern. Featuring fresh, local produce and meats, Executive Chef Gabriel Kolofon focuses on quality cuisine presented with simple sophistication. Guests of any background will feel comfortable at Hoyt's for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. In true tavern spirit, the Hoyt's Beverage Menu features a select list of American wines, craft local beers and historic signature cocktails. Hoyt's presents big-city tastes at small-town prices. In addition to the full-service restaurant, a limited menu is available as an extension of Hoyt's through room service at Hotel 71.