Julianne’s travelogue

Rebar

Rebar

You may come here for the sushi and sashimi, the sake, or the extensive cocktail list. You may come for the swank interior. You may come to see and be seen. But know that the real scene-stealer is the view out the windows of Rebar. The glittering city and the boats along the river lead to a clear view of the lake beyond.

Rebar

Rebar

You may come here for the sushi and sashimi, the sake, or the extensive cocktail list. You may come for the swank interior. You may come to see and be seen. But know that the real scene-stealer is the view out the windows of Rebar. The glittering city and the boats along the river lead to a clear view of the lake beyond.

Rebar

Rebar

Rebar

Rebar

VIPs can reserve this space for their “people” while working the room at Rebar, the Trump Hotel’s lounge.

Lobby

Lobby

You never have to touch a door at the Trump Hotel, inside or out. Smiling faces and white gloves handle that dirty work for you. One drawback: The ladies' room off the lobby failed the white-glove test, leading one visitor to remark as she exited: “You don’t want to go in there.”

Lobby

Lobby

Even the staircase leading from the hotel lobby to the lounge, Rebar, imparts a sense of excitement—exceptional, yet cool and sophisticated.

Lobby

Lobby

Even the staircase leading from the hotel lobby to the lounge, Rebar, imparts a sense of excitement—exceptional, yet cool and sophisticated.

Lobby

Lobby

Orchids again make an appearance in the lobby. Lilies or tulips might be too easy, too ordinary for the Trump experience.

Gaudi goes outside in Barcelona

Gaudi goes outside in Barcelona

Julianne Will

Julianne Will has been a member since 14 April 2008 and goes by JulianneWill2.

Currently in a freefall..

I am a geek for travel. A foodie who will eat anything once. A mom to a really cool kid. A freelance writer and editor. A great singer with the Dave Matthews Band alone in my car. A friend to some really cool people. A gym rat. An introductory sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. Related to a bunch of people in the Midwest. A published author of children's books. A fan and collector of art. A decent baker. Seeing the best of Chicago. Happy summer is here at last.

You can also find Julianne at www.juliannewill.com.