The Allegro is a contemporary American hotel in Chicago's thriving downtown Loop district. A diverse and cultured variety of music, theatre, galleries, restaurants, tourism and nightlife are just moments away. The hotel has an Italian restaurant (312 Chicago) and an American-style restaurant and bar (Encore) for dining needs. Room service is available. Guests can also enjoy the complimentary evening wine hour every day in the living room, full concierge services, corporate services, 24-hour business center, same-day valet and laundry service, shoe shine, gift shop, hair salon, 24-hour valet or self parking, and complimentary on-site fitness center with 24-hour access (reduced rates at nearby health club with indoor swimming pool are also available). There are 13 meeting rooms with over 13,500 square feet of space that can accommodate up to 400 people (theater style). .

The hotel is near local theaters and is also near an El train stop for public transport access, and direct access to both area airports. The Art Institute Of Chicago is ten blocks away, Sears Tower Skydeck is eight blocks, Merchandise Mart is five blocks, and Daley Civic Center is two blocks from the hotel. Between one and two miles away are Chicago Stock Exchange, Du Sable Museum, Chicago Historical Society, Chicago Board of Trade, Adler Planetarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Newberry Library, and Navy Pier. Lincoln Park and Field Museum are three miles away, Bahai House of Worship is 12 miles away, and Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is 25 miles from the hotel.

Allegro's 483 guestrooms are a modern chorus of color blended with the original Art Deco design. Each room has cable television, private voicemail, modem ports, high speed internet access, fax machine, Aveda Spa bath amenities, honor bar, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, down comforter, and hairdryer. Handicap-accessible and non-smoking rooms are available.