This fountain located in the garden of the Grant Park in Chicago is known to be a favorite of the tourists. It's formally called the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain. This fountain was brought in working order in the year 1927 by Kate Buckingham, in fond memory of her dead brother. The fountain is a creation of Edward H. Bennett and its design is similar to the Bassin de Latome in Paris. The fountain reaches heights of 23 feet. The fountain consists of 3-layered basins which has 8 seahorses made of bronze, at its vicinity. It denotes the Lake Michigan whereas the sea horses represent the States that are bordering the lake i.e. Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

The Buckingham fountain has a total of 134 jets out of which the central jet gushes out water at a height of 43 meters. There are 3pumps to power the fountain. Visitors will get to see a 20-minutes fountain display which looks out of the world with computerized color choreography.

How to select a Chicago hotel which is nearest to the Buckingham Fountain?

If you have a list of hotels from where you can choose a hotel close to the Fountain, then do a comparative study of your options. Give prime importance to cost consideration and the range/distance from the Fountain, soon you will find your required hotel. You can even consider the following hotels:

- Chicago's Essex Inn: This hotel is blocks away from both the Loop and the Grant Park making it the perfect hotel for both business travelers and other tourists.

http://www.essexinn.com/

- Hotel Blake Chicago: Along with the best amenities, this hotel also has a beautiful decor.

http://www.hotelblake.com/

- The Palmer House Hilton: Think of luxury, think of Palmer House Hilton. What more can one say?

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHIPHHH-The-Palmer-House-Hilton-Illinois/index.do

- Congress Plaza Hotel: Try out the American-European restaurant, Continental restaurant out here and relax at the hotel lounge. Have a blissful stay here.

http://www.congressplazahotel.com/