Top Hotels in Chicago
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Chicago is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located along the Magnificent Mile, this Chicago hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art. The hotel provides a full-service Asian-inspired spa, award-winning restaurants, and spacious luxury guest rooms with city views. A 42-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are featured in every room at the Chicago Peninsula. Each room includes a temperature and lighting control console and soaking tub in the private bathroom. The Peninsula Chicago features a half-Olympic indoor swimming pool enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the cityscape. The modern gym provides fitness classes, including yoga. The hotel also has an outdoor terrace with city views. The hotel has a renowned afternoon tea serving champagne and chocolate. The hotel's award-winning restaurants include The Lobby, which serves contemporary American cuisine surrounded by elegant decor. There is also an on-site bar. The historic Water Tower Place is across the street from the hotel. Navy Pier is just a 15-minute walk away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Extraordinary" - "loved the pool and massage" - "Brilliantly located luxury hotel." - "Quick relaxing get away" - "Cool, deluxe comfort in a prime location off of the Magnificent Mile." - "A genuine five-star welcome in the heart of Chicago—promise kept by The Peninsula." - "Amazing hotel in a great location!" - "Decent hotel with excellent service but otherwise not exceptional" - "The hotel manager is amazing"
Superb
248 reviews
Just steps away from the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, this downtown Chicago hotel features skyline city views, an on-site restaurant and lavish spa. Free WiFi is available. Featuring a stunning remodel and marble bathrooms with Le Labo toiletries, every room at Four Seasons Chicago offers panoramic views of the Chicago skyline or Lake Michigan, a flat-screen LCD TV and iHome clock radio. At Adorn Bar & Restaurant, located on the 7th floor of the hotel guests can enjoy views of Magnificent Mile and downtown skyline. Starring the bounty of the American Midwest, Adorn features globally inspired cuisine and cocktails with best-in-class service in an iconic location. The Spa at Four Seasons offers a 50-foot indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel offers also on-site business center, open 24-hours and a Kids' Clubroom, which offers video games, foosball, arts and crafts and a movie area. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo are all 1.5 miles away from the hotel. 900 North Michigan Shops is just floors below the Hotel. Navy Pier is a 10-minute drive away.
Fabulous
158 reviews
Just 2 blocks away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, this luxury hotel towers above the city in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe, offering upscale amenities and stylish comfort in the heart of downtown Chicago. Warm tones and dark woods accent every room at The Langham Chicago, which feature a private bathroom with marble Alaskan white granite, a deep soaking bath tub, rainfall showerhead and upscale bath amenities. Views of the city skyline, Chicago River or Lake Michigan can be enjoyed from floor-to-ceiling windows. The award-winning wellness retreat, Chuan Spa, features healing holistic treatments to relax, renew and pamper, including a range of treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, body rejuvenation and massage therapy. A state-of-the-art fitness studio is also available at the hotel. Travelle offers contemporary seasonal American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Traditional afternoon tea can be enjoyed at the hotel lounge, Pavilion. Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood includes signature Langham teas, along with an array of sweet and savory bites. In-room dining services are also available for guest convenience.
Guest Reviews:
- "A staycation with my husband" - "Chicago the Rolling Stones and the Langham what could be better" - "First visit. Will not be last. I’m in hospitality and I understand how hard the industry can be." - "Amazing weekend with friends in lovely accomodations." - "Always a wonderful stay!" - "Top w" - "The best hotel experience, I had so far across the globe." - "Everything exceeded our needs and expectations" - "Great Stay. Will be back."
Superb
359 reviews
Located within 2.1 miles of United Center and 2.6 miles of Water Tower Chicago, Ruby Room has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chicago. Offering a garden, the property is located within 2.7 miles of Union Station. 360 Chicago is 2.8 miles from the inn and Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art is 2.8 miles away. At the inn, rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Ruby Room also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms have a balcony. Shops at Northbridge is 3.1 miles from the accommodation, while Willis Tower is 3.1 miles from the property. Midway International Airport is 11 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "A good memory" - "Gigantic room that was absolutely comfortable." - "It was only a place to sleep" - "Super great location" - "Ended up using a different hotel" - "The hotel contact was helpful. I do still like the Ruby Room for overnight stays when visiting town"
Very Good
53 reviews
Overlooking the Chicago River, this hotel in central Chicago's Theater District offers a spa and on-site dining options, including a rooftop lounge. Guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV. theWit, a Hilton Hotel Chicago features a state-of-the-art gym. After a workout, guests can relax in the lounge or with a massage at the hotel's full-service spa. Modern rooms boast contemporary amenities such as a 49-inch flat-screen cable TV and iPod docking station at theWit Doubletree. They also include small refrigerators and coffee facilities. State/Lake subway station is steps from the hotel. Millennium Park is a 10-minute walk away and shopping on the Magnificent Mile is a 13-minute walk from the hotel. Roof, the rooftop lounge, offers stunning views of the city as well as wood-burning oven pizza. For a more casual dining experience, State and Lake Restaurant serves American cuisine. Modern rooms boast contemporary amenities such as a 49-inch flat-screen cable TV and iPod docking station at theWit Doubletree. They also include small refrigerators and coffee facilities. *** We are no longer a Doubletree, We are now a Hilton Hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Very good" - "Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Close to everything" - "Great Location for the Theater" - "I enjoyed it like a mini vacation" - "New Year Eve Celebration" - "Great facility located perfectly." - "The Expected Excellence of theWit!" - "It was an amazing experience." - "I had an amazing experience, I’ll most definitely book again in the near future." - "Stayed for my birthday will be back" - "This was a great vacation."
Fabulous
467 reviews
Located atop the famous Water Tower Place in Chicago’s Gold Coast district, this hotel offers artfully decorated guest rooms that feature city of lake views from large picture windows. The luxury shops and restaurants of the Magnificent Mile are just steps from this hotel. A flat-screen TV is included in every room at Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Wifi in the room is provided for a fee of USD 14.95. Each room also includes a spacious marble bathroom with free deluxe toiletries. Guests can enjoy an aquatic workout in the temperature-controlled, four-lane lap pool or relax in the on-site spa. The hotel features 24-hour concierge services and 2 restaurants, cafe and bar on site: Torali Italian-Steak, Rooftop at Torali, The Cafe, Torali Bar. Guests can also use the modern fitness center or the 24-hour business center at the Chicago Ritz Carlton. This hotel is less than 1 mile from the Navy Pier entertainment area. The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art is adjacent to the hotel.
Guest Reviews:
- "My was very good from the mall, restaurant, bar, and the room was very nice" - "It was wonderful the staff were pleasant and very helpful especially the valet attendants bellman and waiters" - "We had a wonderful time. We will come back again." - "Helpful staff, comfortable environment" - "Excellent stay." - "Thx! Enjoyed our stay!" - "Won’t be back" - "Not the Ritz I used to know"
Fabulous
54 reviews
Just a short walk away from Oak Street Beach, Magnificent Mile, John Hancock, Water Tower Place, Lakeshore lake front, luxury shopping, and dining on Michigan Avenue. This Boutique hotel is located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood and offers on-site dining and chic guest rooms with modern amenities Every residential-styled room at Claridge Hotel features a spa-inspired bathroom with a rainfall shower head and plush bathrobes. A small refrigerator and mini-bar are also included. Cocktails and light appetizers are served on-site at Juniper. The restaurant offers Breakfast and Dinner, along with bar services in the evening. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness center or relax and rejuvinate at the hotel spa, which offers an array of beauty and massage services. Meeting faciliteis, including a boardroom, are available on-site. The Bean, Willis Tower, Navy Pier and Millennium Park are both 3 miles away from the hotel. Lincoln Park Zoo is an 8-minute drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Perfect girls get away" - "Lovely hotel, would definitely stay again" - "Intriguing boutique hotel located within walking distance of the famed Gold Coast, Old Town and River North" - "Great value in a great location" - "Friendly staff and great location" - "good" - "Great value!" - "A great location in Chicago" - "Great location, comfortable bed , good price, highly recommend" - "This hotel meets all our needs-well located, clean, fairly priced."
Very Good
582 reviews
Located in Chicago, a 11-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach, The St. Regis Chicago has accommodations with a restaurant, private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel provides an indoor pool, fitness center, evening entertainment and room service. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms include a desk. An American breakfast is available at The St. Regis Chicago. The accommodation offers a sauna. Popular points of interest near The St. Regis Chicago include Shops at Northbridge, Millennium Station and Millennium Park. Midway International Airport is 12 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "We were treated like celebrities by everyone associated with the property!" - "Exceptional and will be back. All time favorite!" - "We stayed for an engagement celebration." - "Great location, spacious rooms, great pool" - "Awesome over the top customer service!"
Fabulous
36 reviews
