Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Lois Alter Mark is an award-winning writer who covers travel. Okay, I will admit that one of the major reasons I chose No. 15 by GuestHouse ...

It features 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and can comfortably ... the privacy and space of a vacation rental with the amenities and consistency of a luxury hotel. Whether it's a beachside retreat ...

Courtesy of The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago ... the cozy bedding and pillows, large bathrooms and high-tech amenities like iPod alarm clocks and flat-screen TVs.

This member of the Luxury Collection portfolio ... red or gold tones. Standard amenities include Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, minibars and marble bathrooms. Overall, prior lodgers appreciated ...