Kimpton Gray Hotel

The place

In the heart of the Loop, inside a historic granite building that once housed New York Life Insurance. The lobby of the Kimpton Gray answers that grand facade with Art Deco glamour — then the hotel quiets down.

Its 293 light-filled rooms and suites are washed in muted grey and powder blue, with minimal modern furnishing. Plush bedding, Atelier Bloem toiletries, free wifi, a yoga mat rolled and waiting.

A 24-hour fitness center holds state-of-the-art machines. The Fillmore reimagines the traditional bistro at an upscale pitch, while Boleo, the rooftop lounge, leans Latin — cocktails and dishes alike.