As I headed to the 11th floor to my Viceroy Deluxe King Lake View room, I noticed all rooms had raised-paneled doors, immediately setting a scene as if I were entering a home, rather than a hotel room.
Inside, I was immediately taken by the generously-appointed space, with nearly 400 square feet, starting with a hardwood floor foyer. Like the lobby, furnishings were trendy and it felt as if I was entering my own mid-century modern pied À terre. The only thing missing was Sinatra tunes. Though, I could have easily called them up on the TV's Spotify app or played through my phone to the JBL speaker alarm clock radio.
Overall, my room was a showcase in design with Jetsons-like light fixtures, unique wood furniture, and a large, pillow-topped bed with a padded leather headboard and footboard and gold accents.
The standout feature of this room type, and what you're really paying extra for, are the views. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city and I could see the John Hancock Tower and other skyscrapers to the south, and a sliver of Lake Michigan a couple blocks to the east. While it is called a "lake view" room, it's worth noting that the lake is still a few blocks away.
As an organized person, I particularly liked the valet and hooks by the front door where I could hang my coat and leave my room keys.