The Best Spa Retreats in Chicago

The five-star Peninsula hotel is loved by celebs for its attentive service and exquisite spa. The menu showcases modern and ancient treatments influenced by Ayurvedic and other Asian philosophies. Enjoy a hot stone massage, body scrub or facial, then relax in the pool or sun terrace. Set near Michigan Avenue, the Peninsula’s decor is high elegance, with artwork, city views and dim sum on offer at the Shanghai Terrace.

The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa and Health Club is one of Chicago’s best. Therapists tailor treatments to your physical and mental needs, with highlights including the lava shell massage and Waldorf cleanse body treatment. There’s also a variety of waxing, nail and men’s services available. The Waldorf exudes 1920s glamour, with a crystal chandelier lobby, enormous fireplace suites and a Parisian-style dining room, the Margeaux Brasserie.

The Langham is a British-style hotel designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Its award-winning Chuan Spa offers Chinese medicine consults, therapies like acupuncture and cupping, as well as massages and treatments to balance body and mind. Combine a pamper session with a stint in the pool, sauna and steam room. As well as an extensive art collection and Bauhaus design, the hotel has views of the river and Lake Michigan and is just a few minutes from the Loop.

Treat yourself to a spa day at the JW Marriott, a hotel known for its decadent style with Corinthian columns, ballrooms and grand staircases. The high-end spa has 14 treatment rooms, a Hammam, pool and hot tub. Choose from treatments that include body wraps, facials and waxing. The couples massage is a favorite, followed by a foot bath and steam room session. Set in the South Loop, this early 1900s hotel also has a bar and restaurant.