The 5 Best Hotels in West Loop, Chicago

Dating back to 1909, this hotel lies inside the former Free Methodist Publishing House building. Despite a rigorous renovation in 2017, the structure has stayed true to its historical roots, retaining period features but modernizing interiors with hip design and eclectic vintage furnishings. The 11-bedroom hotel has the familiarity of a bed and breakfast, with hidden fireside corners where you can lose yourself in a book and a delicious breakfast spread each morning.

Ace Hotel Chicago is the chain’s first outpost in the Midwest. Its opening is a testament to the growing popularity of the West Loop, solidifying it as an up-and-coming area in the city. In-house restaurant City Mouse attracts as many Chicago residents as it does guests – a signifier of what to expect from your meal. On a fine evening, head up to rooftop spot Waydown to sip a cocktail as the sunset turns the surrounding buildings a fiery orange.

Crittall windows, brushed metal fixtures and exposed concrete are all key parts of the equation at Hoxton hotels, and the company has brought these elements to Chicago, where they are perfectly suited to West Loop’s post-industrial locale. If you’re visiting during summer, the rooftop pool is the perfect setting for cocktails. A short elevator ride will take you back to your cloudlike bed, which is hard to leave in the morning, especially when a breakfast bag of freshly baked goods can be delivered to your door.