I thoroughly enjoyed my 3-night stay at this new luxury property. As a Marriott Titanium member, I’m excited to have the St. Regis as a high-end choice in Chicago. I normally stay at The Langham, which is exquisite also. The location of the St. Regis is at the very eastern tip of Upper Wacker Drive, so it truly lives up to its slogan of “Where the River meets the Lake.” The hotel decor and infused scent are impressive from the moment you walk in. The front desk staff are welcoming and helpful. Special shoutout to Timothy on the front desk and Gabriel the doorman, with whom I instantly bonded. Their cheerful demeanor really boosted my stay. Don’t forget to take advantage of the complimentary house transportation; I really enjoyed Arthur, the capable and affable driver, who will take you wherever you need to go within the loop (first come first served.) The restaurants and bars are lovely; pricey as you would expect ($24/cocktail). I booked through AmEx Platinum Fine Hotels and Resorts, so received breakfast every morning (up to $60) and $100 credit toward spa or restaurants. The fitness center and pool are spectacular with awesome lake and river views. There are quite a few outdoor decks and spaces on the fitness and restaurant levels that will be lovely gathering places in the spring and summer. Didn’t get to try the spa this time, hope to do so on my return visit. My room was extremely spacious- a deluxe corner king with “park view”- which means no water view. At first I was disappointed, but I was only in my room to sleep, and used the hotel spaces to take in the water views. Huge bathroom with great amenities; also there was a gift of macarons waiting for me - so delicious! I recommend the hotel and I look forward to returning! It’s great to have another 5-star hotel in Chi!