Novelist, essayist
Novelist, essayist
1896
St. Paul, Minnesota
American
$307
Located at the iconic corner of Central Park and Fifth Avenue, The Plaza offers luxurious, spacious rooms with modern bathrooms featuring 24-karat gold-plated fixtures and rain showers. Guests can enjoy Afternoon Tea at the famed Palm Court, browse exclusive on-site boutiques, and unwind at the Guerlain Spa or 24-hour fitness center. With world-class shopping just steps away, it’s no surprise solo travelers rate the location a stellar 9.6.
$234
Situated directly across from Millennium Park on iconic Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Hotel delivers timeless elegance and luxury in downtown Chicago's heart, featuring stunning city and lake views, historic charm with contemporary amenities, and the legendary Gold Room dating to the 1920s. Within walking distance of the Art Institute, Buckingham Fountain, and the Magnificent Mile, this storied hotel offers refined accommodations, multiple dining venues, and 23 sophisticated event spaces perfect for discerning guests seeking Chicago's finest hospitality experience.