Weekend Adventurer at the James Chicago

If you believe that Chicago vacations are adventures, then you've landed up at the right place. Because what we have here is one of finest hotels in President Obama's home base offering a weekend adventurer package.

This package from the James Hotel includes 2 Chicago City Pass tickets to 5 major Chicago attractions including The John Hancock Observatory, The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Museum of Science and Industry. Plus you get a map to navigate your expedition and in-room breakfast for two. Rates from $279. Valid only until March 31 2009. More details and online booking here.

The James sits on Ontario Avenue, just off the Magnificent Mile, and minutes away from the shopping, dining and nightlife destinations, as well as major attractions like Navy Pier and The John Hancock Center.

Treatments at The Spa by Asha offer a soothing and calm counterbalance to the magnificent culinary delights of David Burke’s Primehouse and the psychedelic rotating visual installations created by local artists. The James Chicago is as good, if not better, than any and all of the luxury Chicago hotels that dot the downtown landscape.

Info: 55 East Ontario Chicago IL 60611; (312) 337-1000; www.jameshotels.com/