Best Spas in 31st Street Harbor

"Richly appointed guest rooms with sophisticated furnishings, fireplaces, and massive bathrooms welcome guests at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. Situated in the Gold Coast neighborhood, this five-star, pet-friendly property offers 215 elegant rooms and suites with balconies overlooking the Lake Michigan shoreline. Take advantage of the on-site health club offering pilates and gyrotonic classes, and the 14,000-square-foot Spa & Health Club complete with an indoor lap pool and treatments tailored for you."

"The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is located downtown, one block from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in the stylish Gold Coast neighborhood. The hotel is well known for its superior spa treatments and packages including in-room spa services perfect for a romantic stay and an indoor lap pool. The spa’s couple suite is perfect for a romantic getaway, featuring side-by-side personalized body massages."

"Boasting Parisian-inspired elegance in downtown Chicago’s premier Gold Coast, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers luxury travelers an urban sanctuary featuring spacious apartment-style accommodation..."

"Trump International Hotel & Tower is a soaring luxury condo-hotel located along the Chicago River. It is the fourth tallest building in the US and provided inspiration for the design of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The impeccably-designed rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, custom furnishings, and oversized armchairs."

"On Chicago’s streets the name “Trump” is polarising, but within the real estate mogul/reality TV star/president’s arresting 92-floor tower, it’s all business. The hotel goes above and beyond in services and amenities and is home to Sixteen, one of the city’s best restaurants."

"Steps from the Magnificent Mile and North Michigan Avenue's luxury shopping and dining, the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago offers a contemporary escape with 16 floors of 185 newly renovated suites and 160 guest rooms. Rooms boast views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline and come with a calming decor, modern amenities, and spacious bathrooms. Indulge at the lavish spa or sneak in a workout at the fitness center or the 50-foot indoor swimming pool."

"The Four Seasons Spa earns its way onto our list of the most expensive (and obviously beautiful) spas in Chicago for their Ancient Healing Massage treatment for $290 which combines essential oils and hot ancient stones. The other treatment that we love here is the Vintage Bourbon Massage for $260 which utilizes a scrub made of brown sugar and Kentucky bourbon."

"Now, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts have been delivering on luxury for decades. So, it is most likely a brand you’ve heard of if you’re a true lifestyle enthusiast. And as expected, Chicago’s Four Seasons Spa is an absolute treasure."

"Located in the Peninsula Hotel, The Peninsula Spa draws inspiration from Ayurvedic and Asian healing therapies, including a variety of Ayurvedic massage techniques and hot stone treatments. Check out the Sleep Support Therapy for help getting a good night’s rest when you’re experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder.If you book two or more hours of treatments, you’re free to explore other hotel amenities – but leave your phone beyond, as this is a technology-free zone. Go for a swim in the spacious pool and enjoy a view from the surrounding city through floor to ceiling windows, relax by the fireplace in the lounge, or enjoy a yoga session in the fitness center."

"The Spa Peninsula by ESPA earns a place on the list for their luxury treatment named Peninsula Haven. This is a 4.5 hour treatment which includes an Uplifting Mint Experience, Espa Intensive Facial and a Reflex Zone foot massage. It's a mint-inspired treatment that combines aromatherapy with energetic massage and includes a tailored facial for $630."

"The Peninsula Spa sits on the 19th and 20th floor of the Peninsula Hotel. This gem of a spa offers a blend of both modern and enduring Eastern treatments. We’re talking holistic Asian and Ayurvedic as well as modern result-driven massages and aromatherapy."

"The view of the Chicago River is the crown jewel in the signature Chuan Spa, known for its serenity. The décor and treatments are based on an East-meets-West spa concept, with many of the services—massage, facials, and an array of well-known traditional Chinese medicine treatments, including cupping and acupuncture, designed to restore balance and increase overall energy."

"Chuan Spa – The restful setting stimulates consideration and introspection because you embark in a trip made to balance the mind, body and soul. Similar to opening a secret garden where you observes soul of care, your wellbeing venture promotes, heals and relieves. Prior to every treatment, set about an entirely pure water trip the Chuan Bathing Ritual."

"We hope your New Year resolutions are off to a wonderful start!. At Chuan Spa we are here to aid your recovery process. Take advantage of one of our signature massages for ultimate results."

"Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas is a family-owned Chicago-based business offering skin care and spa services in addition to haircuts, styling and color services. Operating in 14 locations around the Chicagoland area, Mario's team has been clipping and styling hair, massaging and treating skin for 40 years. One of the latest options is the RevitaPen facial, a cutting edge service that enhances product absorption for visible, instant results."

"Tucked away on the lower floor of 900 North Michigan Avenue, the cornflower-blue Mario Tricoci Spa team is quietly eradicating stress and defying the ravages of time. Massages are sturdy. Waxing, tanning, and nail services are flawless."

"A post shared by DVIDA SPA | CHICAGO (@dvidaspa) on Nov 14, 2018 at 10:02pm PST. Known for their coolsculpting treatment i.e. a non-surgical fat reducing treatment, the Dvida spa is a must visit. You could visit this spa if you want any sort of fillers – they have a variety to offer."

"Freeze and Float offers three rejuvenating therapies totally unlike the traditional spa experience. Where a typical sauna heats the room, their infrared saunas use special heating units to raise your body temperature directly. That helps you break a healthy sweat and improve your circulation, so you can keep warm even after you’ve left."

"A National Historic Landmark, this South Loop church suffered a devastating fire in 1900, so the congregation hired architects Howard Van Doren Shaw and Frederic Clay Bartlett to rebuild the building in the then-popular Arts and Crafts style. Over the years, the church welcomed many famous Chicago families including the Pullmans, Blackstones, and Armours. Open Saturday, October, 19, from 10 a.m."

"Holy Trinity is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Chicago Landmark and is the oldest Orthodox parish in Chicago. Its unique style is typical of Slavic provincial architecture. Designed by Louis Sullivan, it is the famous architect’s only remaining church in Chicago and one of just two in the world."

"Southport's main claim to fame is this 1929 movie house, which shows independent and classic films on its two screens. Live organ music…"

"Lincoln ParkThe views don’t get much better than Theatre on the Lake, where your outdoor table is parked just steps from the softly crashing waves of Lake Michigan. With seating for 80 and a focused selection of entrées from chicken tinga tacos to brisket dip, Theatre on the Lake continues to serve as something of a mental health break come to life. Stop by for weekend brunch served from 10 am to 3 pm.How to book: Reserve via OpenTable."

"The city’s premier restaurant for modern Chinese cuisine receives a lot of attention for its colorful xiao long bao but dessert is an equally eye-catching affair. The signature creation, called Lunar Blossom, is a pandan cake topped with almonds and a scoop of gelato. The whole thing is covered with a white chocolate shell, which breaks apart when dark chocolate ganache is poured over it at the table."

"Stop into this River North restaurant for refined and real Chinese cuisine. Imperial specializes in freshly made dim sum, hand-pulled Lamian noodles, and wok-fired entrées. Plus, they offer monthly cooking classes where you can learn how to noodle or make dumplings!"

"Imperial Lamian is known for its soup dumplings – but not just any ordinary soup dumpling. The soup dumplings here are multi-colored, the perfect setting for a fun and unique photo."

"Three Happiness serves up Szechuan shrimp at all hours of the day in Chinatown.|© jeffreyw / WikiCommons. Located in historic Chinatown, Three Happiness serves up authentic Chinese cuisine 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Zagat has this spot featured on both their lists of Best Dim Sum in Chicago and Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago, so there’s definitely expertise behind the menu."