Virgin's First Hotel Is Amazing — and We'll Take You Inside

Don't ever call your space a room — it's the chambers. Dividing the space into two separate areas (the sleeping lounge and the dressing room) is genius; you don't ever feel crowded.

All you have to do is tap your key card on your door to get in — it's way easier than sliding your card a million times before accessing your space.

The dressing room and the sleeping lounge are divided by sliding privacy doors. This way, if you order room service or don't want to disrupt your bedmate, you can have a chamber all to yourself.

Still want to know what's going on in the dressing room? A sneaky peephole allows you to see what's happening.

I kid you not, this bed is like sleeping on a cloud. The custom beds made especially for the hotel feature ergonomic details that make the bed extra comfy.

One of my favorite features is the erectable footboard on the end of the bed. This can be used as a lounge chair when you're not looking to bury yourself under the covers.

Just about everywhere you turn, both inside and outside your chambers, there's sassy little notes with hidden innuendos. Staying at a hotel should be fun, and Virgin makes sure to give you a chuckle.

The closet is huge and easy to use. What I was even more pleasantly surprised by was the yoga mat and umbrella set inside.

No ugly coffee pots here. Instead, a pour-over coffee and tea kit is supplied next to your bed.

A flannel accent wall with red stitching makes the chambers feel cozy.

This adorable little Smeg fridge is stocked with every beverage under the sun. Plus you can actually look at the products without an obnoxious sensor charging you for simply picking up a drink.

You guys, the snacks are actually affordable. You won't have to pay 10 bucks for a bag of pretzels or a candy bar. Most of the food is $1 to $3.

Sometimes it's hard to hear a knock at the door, so the chambers are equipped with doorbells. You'll never miss a visitor.

Spa not necessary; you'll want to stay in the shower — complete with a rainfall showerhead — basically forever.

The swivel desk with a task lamp was cool, but I was more excited about the Stelle Audio Pillar in my chambers. It was great for listening to music before getting ready for a night out or having background noise while doing some work.

It seems like such an obvious feature to have, but most hotels just have trash cans in their rooms. Each chamber has a bin dedicated to rubbish and recyclable items.

I thought this feature was genius: a sit-down makeup vanity that doesn’t take over the entire bathroom. The oversize mirror has lighting set in it — incredibly useful.

All you have to do is hit the Yes! button on your hotel phone to be directly accommodated with anything you need, including room service and special requests.

If you're bringing a dog along, you can request a chambers equipped with dog beds.

Since Virgin Hotels Chicago is located in the Loop, visitors are superclose to some of the city's big attractions like the Magnificent Mile and Willis Tower. Make sure to check out Do-Rite Donuts too.

From the second you walk into the hotel, there's something interesting to look at in every corner. The color palette of Virgin's signature red combined with warm earth tones makes you feel welcome rather than intimidated by the edgy elements.

The second floor is the Commons Club, a bar, lounge, study, and restaurant rolled up into one space. My favorite area is the Funny Library, an area filled with kooky odds and ends you can certainly consider conversation pieces.

For a more intimate setting, the Shag Room is filled with comfy lounge seats and furry throws. The heavy velvet curtains make you feel like you've stepped inside an avant-garde circus tent.

The hotel's art is anything but ordinary. Video paintings by the elevators and projected murals on the stairs are more than decorations, they're entertainment.

The 26th floor has a rooftop bar with so many cool details you'll want to Instagram them all. A wall filled with giant bugs and a chintz-covered deer head are some of the more memorable features.

Step onto the balcony of the rooftop bar to see Trump Tower and an amazing view of the city skyline.

There are a few places to eat inside the hotel, but my favorite is Two Zero Three. The casual coffee bar turns into a wine bar at night.

If you download the Virgin Hotels mobile app, you can control your chambers' temperature, order room service, and check in or out of the hotel. That's forward-thinking.