India, Aug. 17 -- Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection - a city that grows on me every time I return.

In the city where architecture and urban energy converge with stunning natural settings, my last stay was at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, where visitors find themselves at the centre of it all.

A room with a view. Photo: Sujoy Dhar

Perched along the iconic Chicago River, this hotel offers front-row views of the city's famed bascule bridges, the kind of scene that defines the Windy City's personality. So when my hosts chose Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown for my two-...