The Hyatt Regency in Woodfield sits in the heart of the northwest Chicago's business district and across from Woodfield Shopping Center, one of the world's largest indoor malls. Guests are eight miles from O'Hare International Airport and quick 35 mile rides into downtown Chicago. Highland Woods Golf Center, Arlington Park racetrack and corporate headquarters are within 10 miles. About a half mile east of the hotel is a forest preserve teaming with wildlife and trails and a 14 mile paved path.

The Hyatt's four story atrium is packed with foliage, sitting areas, stained glass, hanging light fixtures, geometric print carpeting and a fountain surrounded by a pond with real fish. This Hyatt features a business center with high speed Internet access, and 22,000 square feet of meeting space. Guests can relax at indoor and outdoor pools, spa and sundeck, and work out in the fitness center.

For fun, families will enjoy Medieval Times three miles from the hotel. Guests are served multi course dinners while hunky knights on horseback joust and rescue damsels in distress. Hungry guests also can make bee lines to the Hyatt's TreCena, which specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, or the TreCena Café for quick snacks. For kicking back, Knuckles sports bar features large screen TVs on which to watch "Da Bears," those lovable Cubs and Slammin' Sammy Sosa, those neglected White Sox and the Blackhawks hockey team. Tell Knuckles we said "Howdy."

Meanwhile, decorated with earthy hues, guest rooms feature sitting areas, dial up Internet access, soundproofing and other amenities associated closely with the internationally known hotel company.

Because of its location to corporate HQs and tourist stuff, the Hyatt Regency in Woodfield draws its share of business and leisure travelers who don't want to stay in downtown Chicago but still close enough to get there quickly.