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25 Listed places

4.5 average across 25 rated listings

At Water Tower Place

Paid overnight accommodation; rates vary by travel dates and suite selection, with current quotes available through the official website. – Paid accommodation and dining at variable rates; $25 daily destination fee; optional overnight valet $85

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At Water Tower Place

#1 4.6 (3,444) Hotels

Chicago Athletic Association – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Famous for: Historic Venetian Gothic club interiors, Cindy’s rooftop views, and sporting-inspired hotel rooms opposite Millennium Park.

Explore Chicago Athletic Association’s 1893 club interiors, Cindy’s rooftop, and sporting-inspired rooms across from Millennium Park in Chicago’s Loop.

Architecture enthusiasts Luxury city-break travelers Rooftop dining enthusiasts

#2 4.7 (1,483) Extended stay hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Famous for: Upper-floor Lake Michigan views, polished Gold Coast hospitality, Adorn dining, and a skylit indoor pool.

Stay above Chicago’s Gold Coast at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, with Lake Michigan views, Adorn dining, a skylit indoor pool, and Michigan…

Luxury-seeking couples Families wanting suites Business travelers

#3 4.1 (2,266) Coffee shop

Freehand Chicago

Famous for: A bohemian River North hotel combining a 1927 building, design-focused rooms, and Broken Shaker cocktails.

Explore Freehand Chicago at 19 E Ohio St: a 1927 River North hotel with a café, Broken Shaker cocktails, and convenient access…

Solo city explorers Cocktail enthusiasts Design-conscious travelers

#4 4.4 (10,559) Hotels

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Famous for: A two-tower riverfront hotel known for extensive meeting facilities, BIG Bar, and convenient downtown Chicago access.

Stay at Hyatt Regency Chicago on East Wacker Drive for river views, steak and sushi, BIG Bar, and easy walks to Millennium…

Convention delegates Downtown sightseers Business travelers

#5 4.6 (3,766) Conference center

Loews Chicago Hotel

Famous for: Luxury Streeterville stays with a seasonal rooftop lounge, an indoor lap pool, and extensive meeting facilities.

Stay at Loews Chicago Hotel in Streeterville for a seasonal rooftop lounge, a 75-foot indoor pool, and easy walks to Navy Pier…

Business travelers Luxury-seeking couples Families visiting Navy Pier

#6 4.5 (5,618) Hotels

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Famous for: Its landmark 1923 tower and three-level rooftop overlooking the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge.

Stay at LondonHouse Chicago for river-view rooms, a three-level rooftop, spa treatments, and 1923 architecture beside the Michigan Avenue Bridge.

Architecture enthusiasts Couples planning rooftop evenings Downtown business travelers

#7 4.4 (362) Hotels

Nobu Hotel Chicago

Famous for: Japanese-inspired luxury rooms, Nobu dining, and an eleventh-floor rooftop overlooking Chicago’s West Loop Restaurant Row.

Stay in Chicago’s West Loop at Nobu Hotel Chicago, with Japanese-inspired rooms, an indoor Tranquility Pool, Nobu dining and an 11th-floor rooftop.

Luxury weekend travelers Japanese cuisine enthusiasts Rooftop dining couples

#8 4.2 (11,853) Hotels

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Famous for: Its ornate painted lobby, historic ballrooms, and walnut-topped brownie associated with the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.

Explore Chicago’s Palmer House hotel: its painted lobby, historic brownie, upscale rooms, and easy Loop access to the Art Institute and Millennium…

Historic hotel enthusiasts Architecture lovers Downtown theatergoers

#9 4.6 (576) Hotels

Pendry Chicago

Famous for: Luxury stays in Chicago’s Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building, with French dining and rooftop cocktails.

Stay at Pendry Chicago in the 1929 Carbide & Carbon Building, with French dining, rooftop cocktails, and easy walks to Millennium Park…

Architecture enthusiasts Luxury-seeking couples Downtown business travelers

#10 4.5 (3,095) Hotels

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

Famous for: River-view accommodation and Raised rooftop bar overlooking the Chicago River from the downtown Loop.

Stay beside the Chicago River at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, with river-view rooms, Raised rooftop bar, an indoor pool, and nearby CTA…

Theatergoing couples Downtown business travelers Architecture enthusiasts

#11 4.4 (1,220) Hotels

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Famous for: Lake-facing guest rooms on Navy Pier, Latin-inspired waterfront dining, and access to Offshore Rooftop’s skyline views.

Stay on Chicago’s Navy Pier at Sable, with lake-facing rooms, Lirica dining, Offshore Rooftop, and easy access to theaters and waterfront attractions.

Waterfront-seeking couples Navy Pier event attendees Families visiting pier attractions

#12 4.6 (3,421) Hotels

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Famous for: Jean-Paul Viguier's angular glass tower, French hospitality, and a Gold Coast location near Michigan Avenue.

Stay at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile for Jean-Paul Viguier architecture, Gold Coast shopping, Le Bar cocktails, and easy Red Line access nearby.

Architecture enthusiasts Luxury-seeking couples Business travelers

#13 4.4 (893) Hotels

Talbott Hotel – Chicago Gold Coast

Famous for: Elegant Accommodations, Upscale Dining, Prime Gold Coast Location

A luxurious boutique hotel offering elegant rooms, fine dining, and a fitness center.

Romantics Luxury Travelers Business Travelers

#14 4.5 (2,254) Hotels

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Famous for: Historic Beaux-Arts architecture, presidential connections, Catalan-inspired dining, and a Michigan Avenue location opposite Grant Park.

Stay at Chicago’s historic Blackstone hotel for Beaux-Arts interiors, Spanish dining at Mercat, and easy walks to Grant Park and the Art…

Architecture enthusiasts Presidential history buffs Museum-going couples

#15 4.4 (4,176) Hotels

The Drake

Famous for: Historic Chicago hotel known for Palm Court afternoon tea, Coq d’Or cocktails, and Lake Michigan views.

Explore The Drake in Chicago’s Gold Coast: a 1920 landmark with lake-view rooms, Palm Court afternoon tea, and historic Coq d’Or cocktails…

Historic-hotel enthusiasts Afternoon-tea travelers Lakefront-loving couples

#16 4.8 (332) Extended stay hotel

The Guesthouse Hotel

Famous for: Apartment-style suites with granite kitchens, private balconies, and separate living spaces on Chicago's North Side.

Stay at The Guesthouse Hotel in Chicago: apartment-style suites with granite kitchens and private outdoor space at 4872 N Clark St in…

Families needing separate bedrooms Extended-stay visitors North Side business travelers

#17 4.5 (1,181) Hotels

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Famous for: Its preserved Art Deco façade, Gwen Lux sculptures, and fifth-floor cocktail terrace near Michigan Avenue.

Stay at The Gwen in Chicago for Art Deco history, spacious suites, and fifth-floor terrace cocktails near Michigan Avenue and the Chicago…

Architecture enthusiasts Luxury weekend travelers Downtown business travelers

#18 4.1 (1,016) Banquet hall

The Ivy Hotel

Famous for: Spacious contemporary suites, a rooftop bar, and a Streeterville location close to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Stay at The Ivy Hotel in Chicago’s Streeterville for spacious suites, Divine Lounge, and easy walks to Michigan Avenue and nearby art…

Couples on city breaks Business travelers Michigan Avenue shoppers

Planning guide

Hotels in Chicago: plan your visits

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top hotels to visit in Chicago?

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