The Elysian Hotel Chicago is located in the heart of the chic Gold Coast neighborhood near the most exclusive shops, restaurants and nightlife. Through innovations in service and technology, the 188-room hotel creates a new experience in luxury – energetic and fashion forward; warm and welcoming; fresh and engaging. In addition to its award-winning 14,000 square-foot spa and health club and 4,500- square feet of private event space, the property features two distinct culinary experiences: Balsan, a casual market-driven bistro; and RIA, a two-Michelin-starred, contemporary French restaurant. Having opened its doors in late 2009, the hotel has quickly accumulated a list of prestigious awards and accolades including: 5-diamond rating by AAA for 2011 and 2012; #1 U.S hotel by readers of Conde Nast Traveler ; #1 U.S. hotel by U.S. News & World Report; #3 U.S. city hotel in Travel + Leisure. As owner, operator, and developer of hotels, resorts and private residences, Elysian Hotels & Resorts has plans to expand to gateway cities and resort destinations worldwide. www.elysianhotels.com You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssSJcltH5sU Trip Advisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g35805-Chicago_Illinois-Hotels.html Flicker http://www.flickr.com/photos/17709764@N08/ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/Elysian.Hotel RIA/Balsan Chefs Twitter https://twitter.com/riabalsanchefs Elysian Twitter https://twitter.com/elysianhotel