The Best Luxury Hotels in Chicago, Honestly Ranked

America's best-run hotel, a Mies van der Rohe tower, lake-view classics and West Loop newcomers: Chicago's top tier, decoded.

By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated October 28, 2026

The Best Luxury Hotels in Chicago, Honestly Ranked

Chicago is a Peninsula town: the Peninsula Chicago has been rated the best hotel in America so often it's practically incumbent, with rooms half again the size of its coastal rivals at two-thirds the price. Its only true rival is the Langham, in Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower by the river. Around them, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt and the Ritz-Carlton hold the lake-view floors above the Mile, the Waldorf does Gold Coast residential glamour, and a design bench (Nobu in the West Loop, the Viceroy, the Chicago Athletic Association) covers everything else: a compact, walkable, underpriced top tier.

The Short Answers

  • Best overall: The Peninsula Chicago, repeatedly America's best hotel; vast rooms, the sun-flooded pool deck.
  • The rival: The Langham, Chicago, in Mies van der Rohe's 1973 IBM Building, with a serene spa and some of the city's largest rooms.
  • Best views: Four Seasons Chicago, lake panoramas from the 30th floor up.
  • Best neighborhood feel: Waldorf Astoria in the Gold Coast, or Nobu for West Loop dining energy.
  • Summer (June–Sept) is peak; winter weekdays can halve rates at the same hotels.
  • Chicago's top tier runs $450–850: the best big-city luxury value in America.

The Top Tier, With Our Honest Take

  1. The Peninsula Chicago, Magnificent Mile

    The Peninsula Chicago

    Magnificent Mile

    9.6Exceptional · 436 guest reviews

    The American benchmark: enormous rooms, the glass-walled pool over Michigan Ave, PenClub-grade benefits apply

    Guests praiseFriendly staffGreat locationComfortable room

    from ~$600–800/night

    Rooms, rates and our take

    Hotel pageProperty guide

  2. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

    from ~$550–850/night

  3. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Above the 900 Shops, Mag Mile

    Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Above the 900 Shops, Mag Mile

    9.6Exceptional · 474 guest reviews

    Lake-and-skyline views from the tower floors: the classic full-service play

    Guests praiseAttentive staffLuxurious atmosphereGreat food

    from ~$500–750/night

    Rooms, rates and our take

    Hotel page

  4. Park Hyatt Chicago, Water Tower Square, Mag Mile

    Park Hyatt Chicago

    Water Tower Square, Mag Mile

    9.6Exceptional · 334 guest reviews

    Hyatt's hometown flagship facing the 1869 Water Tower: residential-scale rooms, big windows over Michigan Avenue and the lake, and a quieter mood than its Mile neighbors.

    Guests praiseExceptional ServiceStunning Location

    from ~$500–750/night

    Rooms, rates and our take

    Hotel page

  5. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, Above Water Tower Place, Mag Mile

    The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

    Above Water Tower Place, Mag Mile

    9.0Excellent · 203 guest reviews

    A 12th-floor sky lobby above Water Tower Place and thoroughly refreshed rooms: lake views from the upper floors, an indoor pool, and Ritz-Carlton service at gentler rates than the Peninsula.

    Guests praiseGreat old classy hotelVery clean roomsIncredibly professional staff

    from ~$450–650/night

    Rooms, rates and our take

    Hotel page

  6. Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Gold Coast

    Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Gold Coast

    9.4Excellent · 491 guest reviews

    Parisian-courtyard arrival, residential quiet two blocks off the Mile, and Hilton points apply

    Guests praiseExceptional customer serviceLuxurious amenities

    from ~$450–700/night

    Rooms, rates and our take

    Hotel page

The Top Tier at a Glance

HotelAreaBest forEntry rate
The Peninsula ChicagoMag MileService, space, the pool, families~$600+
The Langham, ChicagoRiver NorthArchitecture, the spa, big rooms, couples~$550+
Four Seasons Hotel ChicagoMag MileLake views, families, business~$500+
Park Hyatt ChicagoWater Tower SquareQuiet, residential calm, solo travelers~$500+
The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagoWater Tower PlaceLake views for less~$450+
Waldorf Astoria ChicagoGold CoastNeighborhood charm, points, couples~$450+

Design, Landmarks and Value

Chicago's second tier is where the character lives: a Gilded Age athletic club, an Art Deco office block, a Nobu and a rooftop pool, all well under Peninsula prices.

  1. Nobu Hotel Chicago

    West Loop, by Fulton Market

    Nobu's 2020 West Loop hotel: minimalist, Japanese-inflected rooms above the Nobu restaurant, with Fulton Market's restaurant row at the door. The pick for food-first trips.

    from ~$400–600/night

  2. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

    from ~$250–400/night

  3. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

    from ~$300–450/night

  4. Viceroy Chicago

    Gold Coast

    The Gold Coast's 2017 design tower behind the preserved Cedar Hotel façade, with a rooftop pool and bar looking over the lake and skyline; the summer pick.

    from ~$300–450/night

  5. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, off the Mag Mile

    Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

    Gold Coast, off the Mag Mile

    9.2Excellent · 2,094 guest reviews

    Jean-Paul Viguier's white prism tower in the Gold Coast: French style, crisp modern rooms and dependable value two blocks from Michigan Avenue.

    Guests praiseClean and modernFriendly staffExcellent location

    from ~$250–400/night

    Rooms, rates and our take

    Hotel page

Rooftop pools in Chicago

The hotels we rank in Chicago whose pool is on the roof or on a high floor with an open view.

  1. The Peninsula Chicago

    Magnificent Mile

    Rooftop pool

    The American benchmark: enormous rooms, the glass-walled pool over Michigan Ave, PenClub-grade benefits apply

  2. Viceroy Chicago

    Gold Coast

    Rooftop pool

    The Gold Coast's 2017 design tower behind the preserved Cedar Hotel façade, with a rooftop pool and bar looking over the lake and skyline; the summer pick.

Chicago for couples

The hotels we book in Chicago for an anniversary, a honeymoon or a weekend for two.

  1. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    Spa

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

  2. Parisian-courtyard arrival, residential quiet two blocks off the Mile, and Hilton points apply

Chicago with children

The hotels we book in Chicago for a stay with children.

  1. The Peninsula Chicago

    Magnificent Mile

    Babysitting

    The American benchmark: enormous rooms, the glass-walled pool over Michigan Ave, PenClub-grade benefits apply

  2. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Above the 900 Shops, Mag Mile

    Babysitting

    Lake-and-skyline views from the tower floors: the classic full-service play

Chicago on your own

The hotels we recommend in Chicago to a traveler on their own.

  1. Park Hyatt Chicago

    Water Tower Square, Mag Mile

    Hyatt's hometown flagship facing the 1869 Water Tower: residential-scale rooms, big windows over Michigan Avenue and the lake, and a quieter mood than its Mile neighbors.

  2. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

Chicago on business

The hotels our business travelers book in Chicago.

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Above the 900 Shops, Mag Mile

    Business center

    Lake-and-skyline views from the tower floors: the classic full-service play

  2. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

    Gold Coast, off the Mag Mile

    Business center

    Jean-Paul Viguier's white prism tower in the Gold Coast: French style, crisp modern rooms and dependable value two blocks from Michigan Avenue.

Near Millennium Park

The hotels we rank within a twenty-minute walk of Millennium Park, with the walk from the door.

  1. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    12 min walk

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

  2. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    4 min walk

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

  3. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    15 min walk

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

Near the Art Institute of Chicago

The hotels we rank within a twenty-minute walk of the Art Institute of Chicago, with the walk from the door.

  1. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    16 min walk

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

  2. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    3 min walk

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

  3. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    20 min walk

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

Near the Magnificent Mile

The hotels we rank within a twenty-minute walk of the Magnificent Mile, with the walk from the door.

  1. The Peninsula Chicago

    Magnificent Mile

    1 min walk

    The American benchmark: enormous rooms, the glass-walled pool over Michigan Ave, PenClub-grade benefits apply

  2. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    4 min walk

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

  3. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Above the 900 Shops, Mag Mile

    1 min walk

    Lake-and-skyline views from the tower floors: the classic full-service play

  4. Park Hyatt Chicago

    Water Tower Square, Mag Mile

    1 min walk

    Hyatt's hometown flagship facing the 1869 Water Tower: residential-scale rooms, big windows over Michigan Avenue and the lake, and a quieter mood than its Mile neighbors.

  5. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

    Above Water Tower Place, Mag Mile

    2 min walk

    A 12th-floor sky lobby above Water Tower Place and thoroughly refreshed rooms: lake views from the upper floors, an indoor pool, and Ritz-Carlton service at gentler rates than the Peninsula.

  6. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Gold Coast

    5 min walk

    Parisian-courtyard arrival, residential quiet two blocks off the Mile, and Hilton points apply

  7. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    13 min walk

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

  8. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    1 min walk

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

  9. Viceroy Chicago

    Gold Coast

    7 min walk

    The Gold Coast's 2017 design tower behind the preserved Cedar Hotel façade, with a rooftop pool and bar looking over the lake and skyline; the summer pick.

  10. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

    Gold Coast, off the Mag Mile

    4 min walk

    Jean-Paul Viguier's white prism tower in the Gold Coast: French style, crisp modern rooms and dependable value two blocks from Michigan Avenue.

Near the Chicago Riverwalk

The hotels we rank within a twenty-minute walk of the Chicago Riverwalk, with the walk from the door.

  1. The Peninsula Chicago

    Magnificent Mile

    13 min walk

    The American benchmark: enormous rooms, the glass-walled pool over Michigan Ave, PenClub-grade benefits apply

  2. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    2 min walk

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

  3. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Above the 900 Shops, Mag Mile

    19 min walk

    Lake-and-skyline views from the tower floors: the classic full-service play

  4. Park Hyatt Chicago

    Water Tower Square, Mag Mile

    15 min walk

    Hyatt's hometown flagship facing the 1869 Water Tower: residential-scale rooms, big windows over Michigan Avenue and the lake, and a quieter mood than its Mile neighbors.

  5. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

    Above Water Tower Place, Mag Mile

    17 min walk

    A 12th-floor sky lobby above Water Tower Place and thoroughly refreshed rooms: lake views from the upper floors, an indoor pool, and Ritz-Carlton service at gentler rates than the Peninsula.

  6. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Gold Coast

    20 min walk

    Parisian-courtyard arrival, residential quiet two blocks off the Mile, and Hilton points apply

  7. Nobu Hotel Chicago

    West Loop, by Fulton Market

    17 min walk

    Nobu's 2020 West Loop hotel: minimalist, Japanese-inflected rooms above the Nobu restaurant, with Fulton Market's restaurant row at the door. The pick for food-first trips.

  8. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    10 min walk

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

  9. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    5 min walk

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

  10. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

    Gold Coast, off the Mag Mile

    18 min walk

    Jean-Paul Viguier's white prism tower in the Gold Coast: French style, crisp modern rooms and dependable value two blocks from Michigan Avenue.

Near Navy Pier

The hotels we rank within a twenty-minute walk of Navy Pier, with the walk from the door.

  1. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

    Above Water Tower Place, Mag Mile

    20 min walk

    A 12th-floor sky lobby above Water Tower Place and thoroughly refreshed rooms: lake views from the upper floors, an indoor pool, and Ritz-Carlton service at gentler rates than the Peninsula.

  2. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    20 min walk

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

Near the Chicago Theatre

The hotels we rank within a twenty-minute walk of the Chicago Theatre, with the walk from the door.

  1. The Peninsula Chicago

    Magnificent Mile

    18 min walk

    The American benchmark: enormous rooms, the glass-walled pool over Michigan Ave, PenClub-grade benefits apply

  2. The Langham, Chicago

    River North, on the Chicago River

    4 min walk

    Mies van der Rohe's last American office tower (the 1973 IBM Building), converted in 2013: some of the city's largest rooms, river-and-skyline views and the Chuan Spa with its indoor pool. The Peninsula's only true rival.

  3. Park Hyatt Chicago

    Water Tower Square, Mag Mile

    20 min walk

    Hyatt's hometown flagship facing the 1869 Water Tower: residential-scale rooms, big windows over Michigan Avenue and the lake, and a quieter mood than its Mile neighbors.

  4. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    8 min walk

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

  5. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    10 min walk

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

Under $500 a night

The hotels we rank in Chicago whose entry rate was under $500 a night when we last checked, in US dollars at Oct 2026 exchange rates.

  1. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

    Above Water Tower Place, Mag Mile

    about $450 a night

    A 12th-floor sky lobby above Water Tower Place and thoroughly refreshed rooms: lake views from the upper floors, an indoor pool, and Ritz-Carlton service at gentler rates than the Peninsula.

  2. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    Gold Coast

    about $450 a night

    Parisian-courtyard arrival, residential quiet two blocks off the Mile, and Hilton points apply

  3. Nobu Hotel Chicago

    West Loop, by Fulton Market

    about $400 a night

    Nobu's 2020 West Loop hotel: minimalist, Japanese-inflected rooms above the Nobu restaurant, with Fulton Market's restaurant row at the door. The pick for food-first trips.

  4. Chicago Athletic Association

    Michigan Avenue, facing Millennium Park

    about $250 a night

    The 1893 Venetian Gothic athletic club turned hotel: a clubby game room, Cindy's rooftop bar over Millennium Park and the lake, and the most characterful lobby in the Loop.

  5. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

    Just off the Mag Mile

    about $300 a night

    Art Deco polish in the 1929 McGraw-Hill Building a few steps off Michigan Avenue, with a fifth-floor terrace and fire pits; Luxury Collection comfort at mid-market prices.

  6. Viceroy Chicago

    Gold Coast

    about $300 a night

    The Gold Coast's 2017 design tower behind the preserved Cedar Hotel façade, with a rooftop pool and bar looking over the lake and skyline; the summer pick.

  7. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

    Gold Coast, off the Mag Mile

    about $250 a night

    Jean-Paul Viguier's white prism tower in the Gold Coast: French style, crisp modern rooms and dependable value two blocks from Michigan Avenue.

Chicago by neighborhood

Where the hotels we rank in Chicago sit, neighborhood by neighborhood.

NeighborhoodHotels
The Magnificent MileThe Peninsula Chicago, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Park Hyatt Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
The Gold CoastWaldorf Astoria Chicago, Viceroy Chicago, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

How to Choose

The Peninsula is the answer unless you have a reason otherwise: the PenClub-grade benefits we attach make the math even cleaner. Reasons otherwise: architecture and spa (the Langham, in Mies's riverfront tower), lake-view devotion (Four Seasons' upper floors are genuinely spectacular; the Ritz-Carlton and Park Hyatt come close for less), or points balances (the Waldorf redeems well in winter when cash rates crater). Food-first trips belong at Nobu in the West Loop, summer travelers should weigh the Viceroy's rooftop pool, and the Chicago Athletic Association has the most fun lobby in town. For a couple, the Langham pairs the Chuan Spa with river-and-skyline views and some of the city's largest rooms, and the Waldorf adds its spa to the residential quiet of the Gold Coast. With children, Four Seasons has a Kids' Clubroom, babysitting and a 44-foot indoor pool above the 900 Shops, and the Peninsula offers babysitting, family rooms and its top-floor pool. On your own, the Chicago Athletic Association faces Millennium Park with its game room and Cindy's rooftop bar for company, and Park Hyatt, with 182 rooms and a quieter mood than its Mile neighbors, is the calm base at Water Tower Square. On business, Four Seasons runs a 24-hour business center, and the Sofitel, two blocks off Michigan Avenue, has more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space and a ballroom. Architecture pilgrims should time for the October Open House and book months ahead; summer festival weekends (Lolla, Air & Water Show) spike the whole Mile.

Chicago Hotel FAQs

What is the best hotel in Chicago?

The Peninsula, with the Langham its only true rival; service, room size and the pool deck have kept the Peninsula atop American rankings for two decades. Four Seasons wins on lake views, the Waldorf on neighborhood charm, Nobu on West Loop energy.

How much do Chicago's best hotels cost?

Entry rooms ~$250–850: remarkable for the quality. The Peninsula and the Langham top the market; the Chicago Athletic Association, the Gwen and the Sofitel open it. Summer and marathon weekend peak; January–February weekdays are the deep-value window.

Which Chicago hotels have lake views?

Four Seasons' east-facing tower rooms lead; the upper floors at the Ritz-Carlton and the Peninsula catch the lake over the Mile, and Cindy's rooftop at the Chicago Athletic Association has the best public view. True full-lake panoramas are a Four Seasons specialty; specify east-high at booking.

Which Chicago hotels have the best pools?

The Peninsula's top-floor, glass-walled pool is the city's finest; the Langham's spa pool and the indoor pools at Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton are the calm alternatives, and the Viceroy has the summer rooftop pool.

Which hotels in Chicago have a rooftop pool?

The Peninsula Chicago and Viceroy Chicago have a pool on the roof or on a high floor with an open view.

Which hotels in Chicago are best for couples?

For a couple we book The Langham, Chicago and Waldorf Astoria Chicago.

Where should a family stay in Chicago?

With children we book The Peninsula Chicago and Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. The Peninsula Chicago and Four Seasons Hotel Chicago offer babysitting.

Which hotels in Chicago suit a solo traveler?

On your own, we book Park Hyatt Chicago and Chicago Athletic Association.

Which hotels in Chicago are best for a business trip?

On business we book Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile. For a working stay: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (business center) and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile (business center).

Which hotels are near Millennium Park?

The Langham, Chicago (12 min walk), Chicago Athletic Association (4 min walk) and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago (15 min walk) are within a twenty-minute walk of Millennium Park.

Which hotels are near the Art Institute of Chicago?

The Langham, Chicago (16 min walk), Chicago Athletic Association (3 min walk) and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago (20 min walk) are within a twenty-minute walk of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Which hotels are near the Magnificent Mile?

The Peninsula Chicago (1 min walk), The Langham, Chicago (4 min walk), Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (1 min walk), Park Hyatt Chicago (1 min walk), The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago (2 min walk), Waldorf Astoria Chicago (5 min walk), Chicago Athletic Association (13 min walk), The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago (1 min walk), Viceroy Chicago (7 min walk) and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile (4 min walk) are within a twenty-minute walk of the Magnificent Mile.

Which hotels are near the Chicago Riverwalk?

The Peninsula Chicago (13 min walk), The Langham, Chicago (2 min walk), Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (19 min walk), Park Hyatt Chicago (15 min walk), The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago (17 min walk), Waldorf Astoria Chicago (20 min walk), Nobu Hotel Chicago (17 min walk), Chicago Athletic Association (10 min walk), The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago (5 min walk) and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile (18 min walk) are within a twenty-minute walk of the Chicago Riverwalk.

Which hotels are near Navy Pier?

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago (20 min walk) and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago (20 min walk) are within a twenty-minute walk of Navy Pier.

Which hotels are near the Chicago Theatre?

The Peninsula Chicago (18 min walk), The Langham, Chicago (4 min walk), Park Hyatt Chicago (20 min walk), Chicago Athletic Association (8 min walk) and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago (10 min walk) are within a twenty-minute walk of the Chicago Theatre.

What does a luxury hotel in Chicago cost a night?

Seven of the hotels we rank in Chicago start under $500 a night: The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago from about $450, Waldorf Astoria Chicago from about $450, Nobu Hotel Chicago from about $400, Chicago Athletic Association from about $250, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago from about $300, Viceroy Chicago from about $300 and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile from about $250 (US dollars at Oct 2026 exchange rates).

Which neighborhood in Chicago should I stay in?

Of the hotels we rank in Chicago, the Magnificent Mile has The Peninsula Chicago, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Park Hyatt Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago. The Gold Coast has Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Viceroy Chicago and Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.

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