Do you believe in the Italian bella figura, the practice of always putting your best foot forward? You can always look and feel your best while living at The Bernardin since it is located in the fashion center of downtown Chicago.

Just steps away are the American Girl Place, Chicago's top tourist destination, and one of the finest shopping districts in the world—North Michigan Avenue, also known as Chicago's “Magnificent Mile”. Here you can find perennial favorites such as Banana Republic, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn and Victoria's Secret, as well as haute couture and luxury brands from around the globe.

In addition to the fine shops along the Avenue, the area near The Bernardin also includes four shopping malls which contain department and specialty stores: 900 N. Michigan, Water Tower Place, Chicago Place Mall and North Bridge.

Nearby Oak Street is lined with intimate boutiques and famous spas such as Kate Spade, Hermes, Marilyn Miglin, Prada, St.
John, and Tod's.

The Bernardin offers luxury apartments with luxury shopping that comes with downtown living.