I have booked my flight. The next question is: where to stay in Chicago? As much as I like hotels, I always find this extra difficult when I visit a city for the first time. After all, you don't want to end up in a bad neighborhood, or be too far away from all the sights and restaurants. Then there's the challenge of hotels I like versus hotels I can afford (unfortunately, most of the time not the same list). I decide to look for a hotel in Downtown Chicago. This way I'll be able to walk to many of the places I want to visit and then take the metro to other parts of the city. Dana Hotel and Spa in Downtown Chicago I'm staying at the Dana Hotel and Spa. The...