Design
The Langham Chicago
“Modernist riverfront showpiece”
Hotel Felix
“Eco-conscious boutique haven”
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
“Curated art depot”
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
“Cubist roofscape haven”
Freehand Chicago
“Bohemian Art Deco waystation”
The Gwen
“Sculpted Deco revival”
Trump International Hotel & Tower
“Soaring riverfront flagship”
The Peninsula Chicago
“Polished skyline beacon”
Social Lively
ACME Hotel Chicago
“Rock-inspired social lair”
Moxy Chicago Downtown
“Playful River North crashpad”
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
“Cubist roofscape haven”
The Gwen
“Sculpted Deco revival”
Wellness
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
“Industrial concrete roost”
The Peninsula Chicago
“Polished skyline beacon”
The Langham Chicago
“Modernist riverfront showpiece”
Trump International Hotel & Tower
“Soaring riverfront flagship”
Design $–$$
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
“Curated art depot”
Hotel Felix
“Eco-conscious boutique haven”
Freehand Chicago
“Bohemian Art Deco waystation”
Editorial mentions
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
“River North glass outpost”
ACME Hotel Chicago
“Rock-inspired social lair”
Moxy Chicago Downtown
“Playful River North crashpad”
The Westin Chicago River North
“Riverfront terrace perch”
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
“Industrial concrete roost”
Neighborhood spotlight
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
“Modernist riverfront lodgings”
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
“High-rise residential hangout”
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
“River North glass outpost”
The Westin Chicago River North
“Riverfront terrace perch”
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ACME Hotel ChicagoRock-inspired social lairSocialDesignLocal$$E
Eurostars Magnificent MileIndustrial concrete roostWellnessDesignSocial$$F
Freehand ChicagoBohemian Art Deco waystationDesignSocialHeritage$$H
Hotel 55 Chicago DowntownCurated art depotDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph CollectionModernist riverfront lodgingsHeritageDesignSocial$$$ Hotel FelixEco-conscious boutique havenDesignHeritageLocal$$M
Moxy Chicago DowntownPlayful River North crashpadSocialDesignLocal$R
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent MileHigh-rise residential hangoutDesignLuxeSocial$$T
The Godfrey Hotel ChicagoCubist roofscape havenDesignSocialLuxe$$ The GwenSculpted Deco revivalDesignHeritageSocial$$$ The Langham ChicagoModernist riverfront showpieceLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The Peninsula ChicagoPolished skyline beaconLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ The Royal Sonesta Chicago River NorthRiver North glass outpostDesignWellnessSocial$$ The Westin Chicago River NorthRiverfront terrace perchWellnessSocialClassic$$ Trump International Hotel & TowerSoaring riverfront flagshipLuxeDesignWellness$$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.