True indulgence is all in the details, as you'll discover at Chicago's Wheeler Mansion. Each bedroom and suite exudes a sumptuous mood, created by an amalgam of unique attributes such as a marble-topped antique vanity, a Baroque tapestry duvet, a reading chair with Wedgewood inserts and an antique walnut armoire from France. This National Historic Landmark, a rare survivor of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, enjoys a history as rich as the furnishings and honors that include the city's prestigious Preservation Excellence Award. The mansion is just a block from Lake Michigan's harbors and promenades, and within walking distance of the lakefront, Art Institute, Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium. Use it as your genteel base for discovering the French Impressionist collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, plundering the shops of Michigan Avenue or the many festivals the city has to offer year-round, including Taste of Chicago. At the start of each day you'll enjoy gourmet breakfast in the dining room and, when you're ready to unwind, relaxing moments in the Great Room with its beautifully carved Scottish mantle.