Since Valentine's day landed on a Sunday, I surprised my wife for a 1 night stay at the Sofitel. We stayed in a Prestige Suite and took part in their Air of Romance package. I usually stay in Marriotts, SPG hotels when I get a chance so I had debated over getting a suite at the W. Based on the reviews from TripAdvisor, I decided to go to the Sofitel for the luxury experience. I'm glad I listened to the community because the reviews are consistent with the quality of the rooms, service and overall experience. Every time you contacted either the front desk or room service or any other place, they were attentive and prompt with your needs. So the service is great and I would highly recommend it. As for the rooms, the suite was simple modern European elegance (that was my initial reaction to the room) which was very nice and what I was hoping for. It wasn't a darker modern look, but more neutral colors so it made us feel more lively (I think the color of the room makes a difference). Anyways, the standout of the room were 2 things...the bathroom was "gianormous" with it's marble floor, deep tub and it's clear glass doors leading to the toilet and stand up shower (i'm not sure why they have a glass door to the toilet...perhaps it was a conversation piece). The 2nd point was a vanity desk for my wife...she enjoyed it because it made it easier for her to get ready in the evening. As for the view, it wasn't anything spectacular, but it also wasn't something that I was looking for...again, the room was key for our night. As part of our day, we had a masseuse recommended by the Concierge at the Sofitel. They provided one from Windy City Massage and one of the packages they sold was a 75 minute massage where they would show the couple how to give a massage to each other. The experience to do that was worth the price for our romantic Valentine's day. If you ask me if I would pay for that service again, probably not as it was a one time thing to make the experience unique. I bring it up in this review because the Sofitel had suggested it and I was pleased with the unique experience. Afterwards, we had dinner at Cafe Des Architects. The decor was definitely remarkable and eye-catching. The food itself (it was fixed price menu) was definitely flavorful and I was surprised it was of high quality even at a hotel. In the morning we had room service, again, I enjoyed breakfast in bed. The quality of the food is very good and I would recommend eating room service breakfast. Granted there's a price to pay, but i think as once-in-a-while splurge (especially for a Valentine's day event) it's worth the experience.
Overall, if you are looking for a refined luxury experience with attentive service, then check out this hotel especially for a romantic relaxing night (or weekend).
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