Our spacious suite offered a stunning view of the Chicago River… The hotel lobby is uniquely located on the 2nd floor, a jaw dropping light-filled pavilion featuring an installation of Czechoslovakian glass blown pebbles which appear like hovering water droplets. The 316-room hotel resides within the 52-story landmarked riverfront property in the heart of downtown Chicago. The Langham Chicago opened in September 2013 and is located in the last office building designed by Mies van der Rohe, known for developing the modern skyscraper. Max is a lover of architecture, design, fine art, good food and luxury living so when I found out he had never been to Chicago I insisted he join me as my partner in crime. We tackled the city over the course of three days via an itinerary which had been created to showcase my idea of an ultimate gay weekend in the Windy City: luxury hotel suites, top notch culinary creations, VIP architecture and art tours, rainbow dotted Boystown and the splish splash of summer fresh cocktails.ĭuring our stay we divided time between two recently opened luxury hotels. After whisking our way through security we lounged on plush leather chairs, sipping hot tea and nibbling on those iconic (and addictive) Porter Airlines chocolate chip shortbread cookies.

Maxime and I were giddy with excitement as we puttered on a petite ferry bound for Billy Bishop Airport on Toronto Island.