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Why not spring for a hotel room?

Tuesday Apr 11, 2006.     By Kate Schwartz

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Whether you're planning a trip to Chicago or just want to break free from the grind (bonus: breakfast in bed!), this city offers more than thousands of rooms. It offers specials, and these five caught our eye. From shopping with the girls to spending some of those millions, here are some pretty hot hotel deals.

Get floral at the Amalfi Hotel Chicago
You don't need to go to Holland to get your fill of tulips with Amalfi's Tulip Tribute package. Available through May 14, the getaway includes deluxe accommodations, a fresh tulip bouquet, a bottle of Ironstone Vineyard's Obsession Symphony wine, tulip lollipops and a complimentary Buon Giorno breakfast and evening cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception. Located just steps from the Mag Mile in River North, make it a special evening with dinner at Blue Water Grill. From $249 per couple, plus taxes (enter rate code TULIP online).

Regress a little at the Hotel Allegro Chicago Admit it: Sometimes your relationship gets bogged down. Put the late nights at the office and squabbles over money aside and just have some plain old fun. Hotel Allegro's Kid In You package includes accommodations in a premier room, a $25 credit toward Shedd Aquarium tickets, use of PS2 during your stay, two pints of Haagen-Dazs, an in-room movie and popcorn, soda and bubblegum. Rooms from $285, but bump it up to $335 for a one-bedroom Jacuzzi suite.

Kick off your spring shopping at W Hotel Lakeshore
Admit it: You're dying to buy a fresh spring wardrobe. You'll shop like a queen with the Shop Whirlwinds Weekends package from W Hotel Lakeshore. Available Thursday through Sunday through May 30, your free loot will include a $35 Banana Republic gift card, a $35 W Hotels The Store gift card, a LeSportsac Bucket tote bag and post-shopping cocktails. The damage? These hip rooms start at just $234.

Stay cutting edge with James Hotel
For those who like to spread, not hear, the latest buzz, the James Hotel's DINE package is for you. This just-opened hotel sports the equally new David Burke's Primehouse, and you'll get quite a flavor for all of it with this deal. Available through June 30, you'll enjoy two signature cocktails, dinner for two at David Burke's Primehouse, one David Burke Flavor Spray and in-room continental breakfast for two. Rates start from $325; use code DINEDBP to book online.

Drop $100,000 at the Fairmont Chicago
If laying down a cool hundred grand won't break your bank, this jet-setter package is for you. Your moolah will get you a weekend in the 1,800-square-foot Fairmont Suite; limo service; breakfast, lunch and dinner at aria; bottomless champagne; an Egyptian feast (with dancers) served in-room by personal butlers; private after-hours access to the Tutankhamun exhibit; in-room Egyptian spa treatments; a gold and diamond Ankh necklace and two first-class tickets to Cairo, where you'll spend a luxurious week as the inaugural guests of the Fairmont Cairo. Cha-ching.