Chicago: Day 1

We arrived safely to Chicago, and checked in at the Amalfi Hotel.  This is a very nice boutique hotel, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Chicago.  It is centrally located and there are many bars, restaurants, shopping, and public transit within walking distance.
After dropping off items in the room, we took a quick break and immediately went out to explore.  We ate a late lunch at a great place called Rockit Bar & Grill, enjoying the wonderful weather on the patio.  A stroll down Michigan Avenue (the Magnificent Mile) to do some window shopping and take a look at the old water tower were next on the list.
We came back to the hotel to freshen up, and stopped at the complementary hotel cocktail hour.  This is a wonderful amenity, and the house special cocktails are delicious!  Ben and I both agree that they may need to consider a larger space to hold these cocktail receptions, as it is quite small.  After cocktails, we had a light dinner at English.  This was a short walk from the hotel, and the interiors were a blend of traditional style wallcoverings, glass tile accent walls, and a full window wall that opened onto the street.  The sliders were great, and we enjoyed some English beers.
We decided to call it an early night and get to bed to prepare for our first full day in Chicago.

 Our room at the Amalfi Hotel

Water Tower