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Step into the Talbott’s lobby and you’ll be swept away into another era. Its luxurious Old World décor and warm personal service call to mind the family-run hotels of yesteryear. With a prime location in downtown Chicago, you’ll be near the Hancock Observatory and a short cab ride from the Navy Pier and Merchandise Mart. The Talbott was built in 1927 and its lobby recalls the exuberance of the Jazz Age. Rich mahogany paneling, fine oriental rugs and antique furniture give the lobby its classic opulence. Duel fireplaces coupled with complimentary coffee, tea and fresh baked brownies add a homespun flavor not found in many boutique hotels. The guest rooms feature dark wood furnishings and paintings of the English countryside. Flowered bedspreads and plush overstuffed chairs add to the comfortably elegant atmosphere. Downstairs, Basil’s Bar & Caf� offers a darkly sophisticated space in which to enjoy a glass of wine at the antique bar, or lounge in one of the cushy booths for tasty bistro fare.