The Embassy Suites Lakefront offers a smart modern take on hospitality in a prime location. Lake Michigan’s recreational facilities are two blocks away, the Magnificent Mile’s shopping and dining opportunities are three blocks away, a 21-screen movie theater sits next door for those who don’t want to stray far, and the Loop’s bustling financial district sits a half mile from the hotel. The Embassy Suites Lakefront welcomes you with a serene bamboo-and-granite festooned lobby, and every evening brings open bar receptions. Next door to the hotel is a fully equipped European-style health club, which accepts discount passes from the Embassy Suites, or you can work out in the hotel’s own fitness facility, complete with indoor lap pool and spa. The Embassy Suites Lakefront, like all its sister hotels, offers complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts every morning, and P.J. Clark’s Restaurant serves up American standards from chicken pot pie to barbecued ribs. Room service is available from the restaurant for lunch and dinner, and includes a children’s menu. Of course, Chicago’s best dining is only steps away if you’re feeling particularly adventurous. Guest suites are decorated with soothing modern colors and offer views of the city skyline or Lake Michigan’s shore. Kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers are standard, as are video game consoles and Internet access. Corporate travelers fill the hotel on weekdays, but vacationing families flock to it on weekends and holidays.