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The Langham Hotel stretches across 13 floors of a Mies van der Rohe skyscraper in the heart of downtown Chicago. The Langham’s signature pink hue and travertine marble merge seamlessly with van der Rohe’s clean lines to create what may be the most elegant, high-end stay in Chicago. This luxury hotel features an expansive spa, indoor pool and river views. It also has an epic penthouse suite with an equally stunning view from the bathtub. Dining options include Travelle, which features seasonal American dishes, and the Langham’s traditional afternoon tea—or you can ask the concierge to book a table for you at one of Chicago’s best restaurants.

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Chicago invented the skyscraper, and some of the world’s most elegant examples define the city’s skyline. You can stay in the coolest one of them all, designed by German American architect Mies van der Rohe and run by Langham Hotels. To access the Langham Chicago’s minimalist-yet-opulent 268 guest rooms (including 48 suites), you must first check in at the second-floor lobby; its ceiling is hung with silver pebbles, its sofas populated by stylish guests, and its David Rockwell–designed Travelle restaurant alive with music and bites by executive chef Damion Henry during coveted afternoon teas.

The former IBM building with a black exoskeleton also houses a Chuan Spa, which specializes in such Eastern therapies as acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha. A 67-foot-long indoor pool and full-service fitness center are available to all guests.

Anyone spending the night in the rooms, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows framing Chicago views, has access to one of the city’s best concierges, who can organize a River North food tour, a Frank Lloyd Wright walking excursion, or a mixology class at Travelle. Don’t leave without taking a photo beside Jaume Plensa’s “Anna” sculpture in the Wacker Street lobby—then walk over to Millennium Park to see his larger works on display. From $605

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Travelle Bar at The Langham, Chicago Offering Barbie-Inspired Cocktail

In celebration of the Barbie movie debuting this July, Travelle Bar at The Langham, Chicago is inviting guests to party like Barbie with a limited-edition dreamworld-inspired cocktail.

The Let’s Go Party cocktail features Pisco, Coconut Rum, Watermelon and Lime topped with Egg Whites and Edible Pink Glitter. Crafted by Travelle Mixologist Joy Rivera, the Let’s Go Party is bright Barbie pink.

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Let’s Go, Barbie! How to Party like Barbie in Chicago

Travelle at The Langham

330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

It’s Barbie’s (dream) world this summer, and we’re all trying to live in it. In celebration of the highly anticipated Barbie movie debuting this July, Travelle Bar at The Langham, Chicago, invites guests to party like Barbie with a limited-edition dreamworld-inspired cocktail. The Let’s Go Party cocktail features Pisco, Coconut Rum, Watermelon, and Lime topped with Egg Whites and Edible Pink Glitter. Crafted by Travelle Mixologist Joy Rivera, the Let’s Go Party is bright Barbie pink and will transport you straight to Malibu – it’s fantastic.

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Where to Eat, Drink, and Celebrate All Things ‘Barbie’ in Chicago

Let’s Go Party cocktails at Travelle Bar at The Langham, 330 N. Wabash Avenue, River North

This swanky hotel restaurant is making a bid for Barbie bliss with a pearly pink cocktail: Let’s Go Party, made with pisco, coconut rum, watermelon, egg white, and a layer of edible pink glitter.

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A Luxurious Escape

Located in the heart of the Windy City, The Langham, Chicago is a fave of travelers who like the finer things in life. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the airy Pavilion, take a dip in the indoor pool, dine on seasonal American fare at Travelle or retreat to the 12th-floor club lounge for cocktails and magnificent views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. A trip to The Langham isn’t complete without treatment at the Chuan Spa, where guests can indulge in a massage or relax with a facial or mani/pedi. (langhamhotels.com)