The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel

Offering easy access to the shopping, shows, restaurants, museums, and nightlife Chicago is famous for, The Ritz Carlton Chicago has more to offer than just luxury accommodations and impeccable service. Towering high above the famous Magnificent Mile and sharing an address with one of Chicago’s most famous shopping centers, the view from any room or suite leaves little to be desired.

The Fairmont, Washington, D.C.

View of the courtyard from room.

A few weeks ago I visited Washington, D.C. to help with training for the two new offices that recently joined FROSCH. While I was there, I stayed at the comfortable and elegant Fairmont Washington, D.C. 

It's located in Washington's fashionable West End, within walking distance of Georgetown and two metro stations. It's a very walkable neighborhood with a large selection of casual and high-end restaurants, shops, and bars close by. The hotel, popular with heads of state and celebrities, has embraced a "green" initiative, of which the rooftop honeybees and herb garden are the crowning glory. 

The Peninsula

What do you get when you combine traditional Hong Kong service with warm Midwestern hospitality and a key downtown locale? An amazing hotel experience unlike any other, one that may only be found at The Peninsula in Chicago.

As a guest at the Peninsula, you can expect to experience the utmost in personalized service, as there is a team dedicated to delivering just that. You will never have to ask for something twice, as each guest is treated as a VIP, with preferences noted and acknowledged upon each visit.

My Weekend at The Mark

Photo: Courtesy The Mark Hotel.

I was coming off a busy month spent entertaining family from out of town, and though I was sad to see them go, I was also looking forward to some down time. Luckily, I was able to spend a relaxing weekend at The Mark in New York City—a stay I had won at a FROSCH cocktail event held back in the spring. 

Chicago Botanic Gardens

Located about 40 minutes outside downtown Chicago, the Chicago Botanic Gardens offer a lush green oasis for people of all ages. With 24 well-manicured gardens on 385 acres, the ever-changing scenery has the power to take you to (what feels like) a far away place.

From the beautiful bonsai collection, to the lakeside gardens, to the rose gardens, there is certain to be something to please everyone. And with their educational programs for adults and children, anyone can take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the experts at the Gardens.

Chicago's Museum Campus

Three of Chicago's best (and best-known) museums are located along the iconic lakefront, residing in a beautiful 57-acre park, known as Chicago's Museum Campus. Part of the fun is in getting to the museums, as you can enjoy a nice bike ride or a leisurely walk on the trails through the park and along the lake. Grab a Chicago-style hot dog from one of numerous hot dog stands along the way, or wander up near Buckingham Fountain for an ice cream cone.

Buckingham Fountain

While each museum is quite unique from the next, all center around the natural sciences and share amazing views of sparkling Lake Michigan and that famous city skyline.