Accommodation in Chicago for the Savvy Traveler
The boutiques and gourmet restaurants of the Magnificent Mile, the neoclassical trio of Museum Campus, the decadent jazz scene that inspired a musical – Chicago is packed with things to see and do. To avoid burnout, you’ll need a good night’s rest, nourishing food and perhaps a massage or two, courtesy of the Illinois city’s luxurious hotels.
1. The Langham, Chicago
Suite Hotel, Luxury
2. Conrad Chicago
Chain Hotel, Luxury
Celebrated French firm Pierre-Yves Rochon designed the sweeping lobby of this five-star hotel, which transports you back to the 1950s the minute you step inside. The interiors are a masterclass of mid-century modern with tufted sienna sofas, flowing chrome and pill-shaped bathtubs. Elsewhere, the Baptiste & Bottle restaurant is an explosion of bourbon-based creative cocktails and elevated pub classics.
3. The Robey
Boutique Hotel
This art deco-inspired option is owned by Mexico’s Grupo Habita, known for setting star designers on historic buildings with outstanding results. There are 89 rooms ranging from light-filled corner suites to queen-and-twin lofts for families and groups of friends. It’s a great entry point to the bohemian Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods – browse vintage boutiques and independent cafes nearby.
4. Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Suite Hotel, Luxury
5. The Peninsula
Independent Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
6. The Hoxton, Chicago
Hotel
A little piece of California in the Windy City, The Hoxton brings bohemian vibes to Chicago’s West Loop. Rooms are stylish, if a little snug, but it’s the three drinking and dining options that draw visitors. Lazy Bird offers cocktails and jazz in Prohibition-era interiors; Cira serves vibrant Mediterranean brunches; and you’ll find ceviche and pisco sours at Cabra Cevicheria, the teal-hued Peruvian restaurant.
7. Kimpton Palomar Chicago
Chain Hotel
Decked out in ruby, ochre and chartreuse by turns, the Palomar doesn’t take itself seriously and asks that its guests do the same, supplying animal-print robes in the bathroom and the option to have a goldfish delivered to your room as a temporary pet. The Sable Kitchen and Bar is just as popular with locals as with visitors, specializing in North American bar bites and bourbon-fueled cocktails.
8. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Hotel
For more unique accommodation options, read our guide to the best historic hotels in Chicago – bookable on Culture Trip.
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