Happy Monday, loves! Beyond excited to be sharing with you a little glimpse into the daily life of Areta's Style Secrets and a part of my weekend getaway from last week in Chicago! Now, when it comes to hotels and travel, I'm a seasoned veteran. From studying abroad to weekend travels, I've definitely had my fair share of travel experiences. 

One of the most frustrating things while traveling, and I know many of you will agree, are the annoying hotel rules and fees! Check-in rules, check-out rules, rules on pets, outrageous mini bar and room service fees and of course, those hidden fees that just get you in the end! It's not exactly the most pleasant travel experience all the time. That's why in the end, we chose to stay with Virgin Hotels--a super new concept of hotel accommodation that is innovating the norms of travel! Gone are the restrictions on check in and check out times, gone are the ridiculous surcharges on room service and those hidden fees! Not to mention, each floor in the hotel has two room designated as "pet friendly!" Plus, it's located right at the heart of downtown Chicago...so pretty much everything we're looking for in a quick weekend trip out of town.