The Belden Stratford Hotel is located near downtown Chicago across from Lincoln Park. The Belden Stratford's idyllic location, across from the Flower Conservatory and Lincoln Park Zoo, puts guests only steps from Lake Michigan and less than four miles from museums, shopping, the famous House of Blues, the Sears Tower, Art Institute of Chicago and other sites. The elegant lobby features a gold and alabaster chandelier, a hand painted sky motif ceiling and beautiful hand woven tapestries, which accent the Empire period furnishings. The Belden Stratford is home to the French restaurant, Ambria, one of the city's top rated dining venues, whose accolades include a Five Diamond Award from the persnickety American Automobile Association and four stars from equally persnickety Mobil Travel Guide, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Magazine. The Ambria dishes up classic, vegetarian and shellfish menus, including Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Braised Beef Ravioli, Raspberry Soufflé, Chocolate Euphoria Cake and Soft Pecan Caramel with Almond Brittle. The more casual Mon Ami Gabi offers French bistro fare, while the Stratford Market, a Mexican American deli, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Belden Stratford is also home to the full service Vera Volli Spa, where guests can pamper themselves with a full range of treatments, including the River Stone Massage and a chocolate wrap. As in the words of a drooling Homer Simpson, mmmmmmmm . . . chocolate wrap. Some of the luxurious guest rooms feature wrap around views of the surrounding area, including the park and city. Décor includes Oriental rugs and walnut furniture. Bathrooms feature fancy Gilchrist & Soames products. br> The Belden Stratford Hotel attracts business travelers, vacationers and celebrating couples who appreciate its refined style, award winning dining, away from the crowds setting and getting enveloped in chocolate. &nbsp