The 31 Best Hotels in Chicago
With world-class museums, restaurants, and entertainment, there are endless things to do in Chicago (just part of the reason our readers vote it the Best Big City in America year after year). And with that kind of on-the-go itinerary, quality R&R is key—and all the better in beautiful spaces. Enter Chicago’s hotel scene, a vibrant, growing landscape ranging from downtown destinations to cozy neighborhood inns. Like good friends, each one boasts its own distinct personality, ready to welcome travelers from near and far for their own take on a memorable stay; be it through thoughtful design, dynamic dining, state-of-the-art wellness, or award-winning hospitality. From a quaint B&B in Logan Square to five-star hotels on the Mag Mile, here are Chicago’s best accommodations to book now.
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Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
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Mike SchwartzhotelSable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Readers' Choice Awards 2022Named for a ship stationed at Navy Pier during World War II, the Sable has the most enviable tourist location, anchored on the far end of the 3,300-foot-long pier looking back at the city skyline. The glass exterior brings the outside into the building, and cleverly quotes nautical design. Taking their cue from Lake Michigan, the hotel’s 223 rooms channel the Great Lake in a marine blue and whitecap color scheme with pale driftwood and sand tones in furniture and fixtures. Brass accents and curved lines channel classic ship design, and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the rooms with light. Navy Pier has not traditionally been a foodie destination, but the hotel upgrades your choices beginning with Lirica, the ground floor restaurant that spills out onto the pier, serving pan-Latin surf and turf in dishes like Mexican shrimp cocktail and Argentine beef empanadas. Spread over a whopping 20,000 square feet, the rooftop Offshore is a scenic spot for a cocktail—including frozen offerings—complimented by a covers-all-bases menu running from tuna tartare and raw oysters to burgers and ribs.
Christian HoranhotelPendry Chicago
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2023The office-centric stretch of Michigan Avenue south of the Chicago River got an instant upgrade in Pendry Chicago, both rejuvenating a 1929 architectural icon—purportedly designed in the shape of a champagne bottle in the heady pre-Crash era—and living up to its gilded interiors with social aspects that channel a sense of celebration, from the bustling ground-floor brasserie to the absinthe-inspired, botanical driven rooftop bar peer with skyline icons. On the edge of the Loop, Pendry Chicago’s locale is hard to beat, whether you’re doing business or seeing the sights. The Riverwalk and Millennium Park are both just a block or two away, and the Art Institute of Chicago just a bit farther. Explore the parks with one of the loaner bikes stabled at the hotel (just don’t try this in the traffic-jammed Loop itself).
Steve FreihonhotelGraduate Evanston
$What do Zooey Deschanel, Meghan Markle, and Eddie Vedder have in common? Besides fame, they all attended Northwestern University in Evanston and are enshrined in caricature among 16 well-known alumni in the gallery at the Graduate. Occupying the 1928 Colonial Revival apartment-hotel The Homestead, the 119-room newcomer nods to the Wildcats throughout in flashes of purple (purple and white are the school’s colors) but keeps the tone professorial-friendly, with tweedy couches, groupings of flea market art, Persian-inspired rugs, and chess tables. Expect mobs of families and well-heeled alums on Big Ten football days. The hotel is also home to The Graduate Homestead Room, a cozy lounge and restaurant offering seasonal dishes and hand-crafted cocktails inspired by Chicago’s beloved John Hughes.
Nobu Hotel ChicagohotelNobu Hotel Chicago
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2021From the oshibori ritual of handing guests a warm, scented hand towel upon arrival to the indoor tranquility pool, Nobu Chicago acts as a serene refuge from the city beyond its tinted-glass facade. Not that it’s entirely retiring; the signature restaurant packs in the city’s sushi cognoscenti as well as splurging celebrants. Part of a string of hotels from the namesake chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partners including actor Robert De Niro, Nobu has particular appeal to foodies who will find the surrounding Fulton Market area teeming with acclaimed restaurants, including Au Cheval, Momotaro, Girl & the Goat, and Monteverde. This is young creatives central, with employers such as Google in the ‘hood, and the CTA Green and Pink L lines offer easy access to downtown attractions just east of the area.
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Daniel Kelleghan/SofitelhotelSofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017Centrally located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Gold Coast Historic District, the 415-room Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile draws inspiration from the French art de vivre to offer a memorable, sophisticated hotel experience. The property offers 63 suites, three stylish restaurants, ample meeting and event space, and a 24-hour fitness center.
The RobeyhotelThe Robey
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Gold List 2018, 2019 
Hot List 2017Taking up residence in Northwest Tower, The Robey jostles alongside artisanal coffee shops, independent boutiques, and pop-up restaurants in Chicago’s creative corner between the hipster neighborhoods of Bucktown and Wicker Park. Of the 89 rooms, the best are the corner suites, where wraparound windows shed natural light onto low-key, unfussy interiors by Belgium’s Nicolas Schuybroek and Marc Merckx. The real head-turners, though, are the collection of bars and restaurants, not least the curbside Café Robey, which hums from the first plate of eggs and hash browns in the morning. Clever Coyote, on the second floor, is a 90s-inspired hang (complete with vintage Nintendo consoles and grunge tracks) and the Up Room, the 13th-floor rooftop bar, serves as a sleek space with sprawling cityscape views. Come summer, the only place to be is on the sixth-floor outdoor pool terrace, the Cabana Club, with a basil gimlet in hand.
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hotelThe Peninsula Chicago
$$$ | Gold List 2018, 2019, 2022 Hot List 2017 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023This high-rise hotel might be home to the city’s best-kept secret: a sprawling, 80-foot pool some 19 floors up, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a view you can’t peel your eyes from. You could easily spend all day there in unperturbed bliss—block off a whole day to alternate between spa treatments and dips in the pool. Fortunately, there’s plenty of relaxing to be done in the guest rooms, many of which are more spacious than a Chicago apartment. You know a hotel is at the top of its game when the towels are so plush they feel as though they were woven on-site and there are neatly labeled amenity drawers so you don’t have to pry each one open to find what you’re looking for. Peninsula hotels are known for their intuitive technology (in-room tablets let you control the lights, request housekeeping, and check your flight status). If you’re in need of a good night’s sleep, spend a night at a Peninsula hotel.
Christian HoranhotelViceroy Chicago
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2022Set in the Gold Coast Historical District, the contemporary-chic Viceroy has a retro Chicago façade and mid-century furnishings within. Textures and patterns grab the eye, including an abstract headboard wall, a carpet that looks like a sand-hued topographic map, and—yes—quotes from Marcel Proust, reproduced on the lobby's 30-foot wall. You'll love the Southwestern–style throw pillows and the teal curtains, which inspire tranquility at night, while the Nespresso machine serves a valued purpose in the morning. Don’t skip their onsite restaurant, Somerset, which serves seasonal American fare and classic cocktails like the Gold Rush and State (aptly named for the hotel’s location, with bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, and honey.
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Courtesy Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants/Photo by Laura JoliethotelKimpton Gray Hotel
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019Part of the fun and funky Kimpton family, the Kimpton Gray Hotel in the Loop has great value for style and location. Sleek platform beds and pendant lamps suggest mid-century modern, but the dark wooden armoire with the floral interior speak to a wilder streak. Upgrade to a Spa room, if you can, where the shower room—complete with a freestanding tub—is glassed-in and tiled in abstract designs. Outstanding bars here for whatever mood you're in. The lobby bar Vol. 39 has the leathery look and bookshelves of a law office given a romantic makeover, with low seating and flickering votives. On the top floor, hit Boleo when feeling high-energy (it has a nightclub vibe, but the Latin food is very good).
Courtesy The HoxtonhotelThe Hoxton, Chicago
$$Opened in March 2019, The Hoxton, Chicago marks lucky number seven for the London-based hotel group. The building's gruff, brick warehouse–inspired exterior belies its warm and spacious living room–like lobby. Immediately upon entry, you're greeted by potted greenery, communal tables, and ample seating under a lofty, two-story ceiling. Rooms come in three sizes: Snug, Cosy, and Roomy. All feature design elements fashioned by local artists, including the whimsical bedspreads. Furnishings are minimal; a single padded chair sits beside an end table with a retro-styled iPhone speaker. Chef Stephanie Izard of local Girl & the Goat fame runs the rooftop Peruvian hotspot Cabra. Don’t miss the basement jazz den Lazy Bird.
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Alan ShortallhotelSophy Hyde Park
$$The University of Chicago, anchor of Hyde Park, serves as inspiration for the Sophy, a 98-room gem on the community’s lively commercial strip, walking distance to campus, the Museum of Science and Industry and, sometime in the next few years, the Obama Presidential Center, now being built in nearby Jackson Park. The 44th president was a community organizer and teacher in the university law school before ascending to the highest office, and his presence, along with the other renowned Nobel laureates and MacArthur geniuses nurtured at the UC, are celebrated at Sophy. The hotel is hugely popular with UC prospects and their families touring the campus. Sophy’s large, light-filled suites are there for them with generous bathrooms and separate living areas with sleeper sofas.
Courtesy Langham HotelshotelThe Langham, Chicago
$$$ | Gold List 2018, 2020 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023A highlight of any Chicago riverboat architecture tour is Mies van der Rohe’s last skyscraper—330 North Wabash, still commonly referred to as the IBM Building. It’s a paragon of the late International Style: a 52-story rectangle of anodized aluminum and bronze glass that is the perfect distillation of corporate might and urban promise. To check into the Langham Chicago, which has occupied the building’s first 13 floors since 2013, is to step into the story the building tells about the American city. You feel like you could be a character in a spy thriller as you pass through the note-perfect midcentury lobby and take the elevator to the elegant second-floor reception area. Everywhere you go, there are encounters to be had with the City of the Century: You’ll ponder the curious curlicues of Marina City, the iconic “corncob” apartment towers next door, over a bowl of scallop ceviche in Travelle, the handsomely brassy New American restaurant, and admire the bold way North Wabash slices diagonally through the urban jungle from the cream-and-taupe comfort of your vast guest room. For the traveler, it’s Chicago’s finest address.
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Courtesy Ritz-CarltonhotelThe Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022With a Magnificent Mile location, loads of amenities, and access to food and drink options that draw in the locals as much as guests, the Ritz-Carlton feels plugged in while still offering a welcoming home base. The lobby is energized by a glass-roofed café area that serves as a coffee shop by day and a special drinks spot by night—with views of the city lights. There's also an Italian restaurant with a handsome bar and, in summer, a rooftop lounge that looks up to 875 N. Michigan Avenue (formerly the John Hancock Building) next door. It's a great location for exploring the city and a cosseting base to retreat to when exhausted.
Courtesy MarriotthotelThe Blackstone, Autograph Collection
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone were once guests at this historic "Hotel of Presidents" facing Grant Park. Step inside, though, for a more contemporary story that starts in the color-punched lobby with its palatial, coffered ceilings. Book the shiny pop-up hutch bar for a private event in the lobby, or stroll over to the adjacent, Catalan-driven Mercat a la Planxa for tapas. Whatever you do, look up: The Blackstone also features more than 1,600 original artworks, largely by Chicago artists.
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Dave BurkhotelHotel Zachary Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
$$A roster complement to Wrigley Field across the street, Hotel Zachary manages to keep the baseball references in bounds and juice the fun with a buzzy reimagined bar and lounge experience with terrace seating. Though the hotel takes its name from Zachary Taylor Davis, the architect who designed Wrigley Field in 1914, its focus remains on vintage style rather than overt references to baseball. Nice touches include a mural of the original stadium done in tile and street lamps lighting the lobby. The hotel building is filled with bars and restaurants from popular local operators, making it a social hive even on non-game days. Nestled inside Hotel Zachary on the second floor, Alma, the newly reinvented bar and lounge, features a magnificent bar summoning guests from the open lobby area and welcoming them into a modern living room. The Alma Terrace offers prime access to balcony seating overlooking the stadium, while the more low-key Den area adjacent has a pool table next to the fireplace. Nearby neighborhoods including Boystown make the Zachary a good base for exploring the North Side of the city.
Bethany FritzhotelThe Publishing House Bed & Breakfast
$$A millennial B&B, with a personable team, contemporary loft setting, vintage décor, and a great location for exploring the West Loop dining scene. With clawfoot tubs, walk-in showers, and cozy bathrobes, the 11-room inn boasts many stylish amenities of a big hotel stay alongside comforts of an intimate retreat.
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Four SeasonshotelFour Seasons Hotel Chicago
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023Tranquil and refined, the Four Seasons towers over Lake Michigan. The residential-style rooms make you feel like the most luxe of locals, as does the concierge, who are so skilled and accommodating that they may even be able to score those coveted Bears tickets. On floors 30 to 46, rooms have stellar skyline views and suites have doors that separate living from sleeping quarters, but even the smallest rooms have a residential feel with armchairs, matching ottomans, and circular dining tables. Dinner at Adorn is a must, and come summer, the hotel has a private 52-ft yacht experience for guests to experience the beauty of Lake Michigan and the buzz of the Chicago River by boat.
Clayton HauckhotelLongman & Eagle
$$A hipster crash pad above one of Logan Square's buzziest restaurants, Longman & Eagle is full of rough-hewn elements like exposed brick and wood-plank walls. Many of the six rooms come with vintage tape decks and homemade mixed tapes. There's a great selection of dog-eared books to peruse, often by local authors or about local subjects. Organic touches like hanging terrariums make it feel like your starter apartment in the city. Guests get wooden chips to trade in for liquor at the whiskey-centric bar. The restaurant below, Longman & Eagle, is a dining must in a neighborhood filled with excellent competitors. But make a reservation; it's not easy to get in.
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Anthony Tahlier/Courtesy Virgin Hotels ChicagohotelVirgin Hotels Chicago
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Virgin Hotels' Chicago outpost is all about contrasts: It's buzzy in public and serene in private, and cheeky accents and a cherry-red color scheme contrast with the stately old bank building it calls home. At once clubby and retreat-like, there are loads of dining and drinking options: the ground-level Italian scratch kitchen Miss Ricky's, the rooftop bar and lounge, Cerise, which has great views of the city from its seasonal patio, the coffee shop, Two Zero Three, perfect for grabbing a flaky pastry or caffeinated beverage, and Upstairs, the hotel’s swanky speakeasy which is open on select nights for curated events and entertainment. Their rooms, affectionately referred to as chambers, included so many small and charming surprises: a wool-upholstered wall with pockets for things like the TV remote, the cherry-red Smeg fridge, yoga mat, and minibar selections that, thankfully, don't come with exorbitant price tags. Pet-friendly rooms, meanwhile, come with a porcelain dog stationed in the hallway at the front door.
Courtesy Chicago Athletic Association HotelhotelChicago Athletic Association
$$ | Hot List 2016 Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023They don't build them like this anymore. The Venetian Gothic exterior gives way to 19th-century interiors, complete with carved stone fireplaces, terrazzo floors, and leaded glass—all freshly restored. Rooms vary in dimension widely, with the most spacious overlooking Millennium Park. Brass-bed-inspired headboards and Faribault Woolen Mill Company blankets make even the bed a bit retro, though still cozy by modern sleep standards. The Chicago Athletic Association has a strong local following for its historic lobby, indoor entertaining with Topgolf Swing Suites, foosball in its game room, historic basketball court, the gem-like Milk Room bar, and the clubby Cherry Circle Room restaurant. On the rooftop, and mostly enclosed by an atrium, Cindy's cranks it up with stunning cocktails, seasonal dishes and fresh seafood, and a year-round terrace with some of the best views over Millennium Park. Come for the design, and stay for the location and amenities.
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Eric Kleinberg/Courtesy Hotel LincolnhotelHotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt
$$The funky Hotel Lincoln has a relaxed vibe befitting its locale next to Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Zoo, it's also within walking distance to Second City improv shows and North Avenue Beach. The designers went mad at flea markets, and festoon the walls with mismatched art, and the desk is made up of dresser drawers. Come here with an appetite: The hotel houses multiple restaurants, including Sushi Suite 202, an in-suite omakase experience featuring 17+ courses of choice nigiri, and Sushi by Bou, a popular spot for omakase, Japanese beers, and thoughtful selections in their Whiskey Library.
Courtesy Joie de Vivre HotelshotelThe Talbott
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018Hidden in plain sight, the Talbott is discretion embodied, just steps off Michigan Avenue's bustling Magnificent Mile. Rooms are unfussy but inviting, and the intimate lobby lounge makes for a great escape from the crowds. Notable luxuries include plush bathrobes and amenities by C.O. Bigelow. The intimate lobby lounge is a great place for that first cocktail of the evening. Its restaurant Talbott Cucina is open all day long, with a crowd-pleasing American-meets-Mediterranean menu and specialty cocktails—best savored on the popular curbside patio.
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Courtesy Hilton/Nicholas James FochtmanhotelLondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023Set in a landmark building where the Magnificent Mile meets the Chicago River, LondonHouse embodies the definition of a luxury lifestyle hotel. The gold coffered ceiling of the ground floor lobby makes a stunning first impression, but the best rooms—the Vista rooms—are in a glass addition featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river and the bridges that vault over it. Dark wood paneling and framed black-and-white photos lend a slightly masculine tone. There's a restaurant on the 21st floor, and a rooftop bar just one more story up—its crown jewel being the Cupola and its 360 degree views (a favorite property site for photos).
Courtesy Hyatt/Photo by Anthony TahlierhotelPark Hyatt Chicago
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018Overlooking the historic Water Tower in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, this luxury hotel has gained a loyal following of celebrities, A-lister locals, and well-heeled travelers over the years for its luxe design and detailed, warm hospitality. The hotel unveiled a $60 million renovation last year, adding 23 new suites, refreshing their dining spaces, and debuting their own art gallery. The hotel’s newly designed suites feature details like an open-air terrace, oversized living space, spa-inspired rain showers, and epic views (book the Dusable or Lake Michigan Suite for lake vistas). Reimagined guest rooms, replete in layered textures and camel tones, carry updated elements throughout, as well. Guests can use the integrated media hub and its advanced tablet system for requests and in-room dining—all a preamble to some evening R&R (complete with Le Labo bath products and an oversized soaking tub). On the wellness front, book the Wellbeing or Mindfulness Suite, which are outfitted with sound machines and (in the Wellbeing Suite) fitness equipment.
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Courtesy Hilton Hotels & ResortshotelWaldorf Astoria Chicago
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023You'll feel instantly transported to a French chateau upon arrival to this Gold Coast retreat with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel with a personalized, boutique feel. A sleek charm and upscale amenities (most of the rooms have fireplaces and terraces) evoke a fairytale kind of feel year-round. Dedicated service, alongside a notable spa, restaurant, and cocktail lounge, all draw an array of travelers checking in for an elevated escape, from families to couples seeking romantic retreat. For sunset views over Chicago neighborhoods, opt for a West-facing room, while those jonesing for Lake Michigan views will do well with a room facing North or East. And if you’re looking to experience the property in big ways, consider one of their six residential suites, each boasting a fireplace, marble bathroom, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Marcin Cymmer/Courtesy theWithoteltheWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2019Playful, modern design, fun programming, and great proximity to some of the Loop’s best sites and entertainment; this hotel underwent a total renovation in June 2023, complete with a new design concept and high-end amenities. Step into the lobby and take in the bright, towering space, with floor-to-ceiling windows, 38-foot-tall columns, and a 12-foot live floral installation. Discover other high-design accents and thoughtful touches throughout the property, from the fitness center and spa to its dining venues and event spaces. Guest rooms are outfitted with plenty of upscale comforts, including Centium Satin bed linens, Lynova terry towels, and premium bath amenities. Those looking for a particularly luxe stay can book the Paramount Suite, encompassing two full bathrooms, a roomy corner bedroom, and a separate living area with views of State Street and The Chicago Theater.
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Courtesy St. Regis ChicagohotelSt. Regis Chicago
$$$Chicago (and, let’s be honest, the world) has been waiting for this undulating tower by Jeanne Gang—the tallest building in the world by a female architect—to open for years, and the wait was worth it: Glorious city, lake, and river views, a stellar hotel gym, two restaurants, a world-class spa with an indoor pool and outdoor terrace, and a butler for every room (even in the entry-level category), all set in an easily accessible corner of downtown conspire to truly raise the bar on what a city boutique hotel can be. Bring your workout clothes. The roughly 12,000-square-foot Athletic Club is free to guests and has every brand and type of machine you love. There are also three group fitness rooms and a set schedule of classes, from yoga to mat Pilates. Sweat it out, then jump in the pool.
Photo by Dave Burk of Hedrich BlessinghotelSoho House Chicago
$$ | Hot List 2015You wish your apartment looked like these rooms: exposed-brick-walled loft spaces with high ceilings, wood floors, oriental rugs, armchairs you can sink into, and big windows with views. This buzzy destination is as popular with locals as with travelers, thanks to its status as part of the Soho House social club. While the general public can visit the ground floor restaurants and bars, the entire "House" includes a vast private lounge; the circular Club Bar, a tricked-out gym with a full boxing ring; and a rooftop pool with an attached restaurant accessible to members and hotel guests only. But entry-level rooms are super reasonable, given the access to resort-style amenities.
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citizenM Chicago Downtown hotelhotelcitizenM Chicago Downtown
$Hotels under the citizenM name have acquired a global fanbase for their commitment to affordable, elevated hotel stays incorporating joyfully offbeat touches—all situated in bustling neighborhoods that showcase a city’s best. The team’s recently opened Chicago location is no exception. Vibrant colors, high-tech features, and eye-catching, retro art capture the playful vibe of this property, which draws an international, discerning, and well-traveled crowd. Rooms may be small, but they’re mighty, carefully outfitted with guests in mind who are seeking the discovery of travel alongside the comforts of home; find it in these spaces with European cotton sheets, supremely fluffy pillows, sound-proof windows, blackout blinds, and colored mood lights. All of this just short walk to some of the Loop’s best attractions, including Millennium Park and the Bean, Lake Michigan, and the Art Institute, and the entertainment found throughout the Theatre District.
Eric Benjamin Kleinberg/The Emily HotelhotelThe Emily Hotel
$$Formerly the Ace Hotel, this property continues to beckon cool kids and travelers in the know with its artist-driven, chic design and variety of sleek spaces to hang and socialize. A sprawling lobby-level restaurant welcomes guests for cocktails and dinner, and folks can explore other floors of the hotel for Latin American-inspired drams, curling courts, and a cinema club. The property focuses on comfortable, minimalist design across its 159 guest rooms, each one featuring a flat screen TV, fully-stocked minibar, custom Bluetooth radio, and organic cotton sheets. Elevated suites, such as the Emily Suite, Executive Loft Suite, and Loft Suite, offer all of those amenities, plus a private kitchenette and terrace (perfect, we might add, for a creative retreat). When it comes to dining here, guests have options—Fora (a globally-inspired restaurant featuring all-day menus), Selva (a rooftop cocktail bar serving Latin American-inspired sips and sounds), and Sushi by Bou (an elevated omakase experience set to hip-hop beats). Come morning, visit the café for locally roasted Sparrow Coffee and just-baked items from pastry whiz Dan the Baker.
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Anthony Tahlier/The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph CollectionhotelThe LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
$This 2022-opened FiDi hotel features touches of luxury and a clubhouse feel throughout, thanks to intimate environs, detailed design, and welcoming hospitality. Comprising three floors of a historically notable building (the last one designed by acclaimed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham), it serves as a tranquil escape from downtown Chicago. On weekends you’ll see couples and creatives checking in for the hotel’s elevated amenities and Art-Deco allure. Designed by DiLeonardo International and Chipman Design Architecture, the hotel’s 232 luxury suites and rooms take inspiration from the building’s historic past, while reflecting sophisticated, modern-day touches; gold finishes, jewel-toned furnishings, and classic stone elements meet to create a sleek, lounge-worthy space. Grill on 21 serves as the hotel’s main gathering spot, offering contemporary steakhouse fare in a welcoming space that’s one of the busiest rooms in the neighborhood during lunch hours when the executives and attorneys descend for mid-day wedge salads and steak frites. Come evening, start with a drink at the bar (popular in its own right for an impressive libations list) and settle in at a booth for creative, comforting plates like hearth-roasted carrot wellington and lobster pot pie, plus views of the open kitchen.
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