Design
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
“Art-and-science showcase”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
The Drake Hotel
“Lakeside grand dame”
Wellness Central or lively
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Gilded Jazz-Age monument”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
The whole area
The Drake Hotel
“Lakeside grand dame”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Gilded Jazz-Age monument”
Loews Chicago Hotel
“Modern Streeterville stage”
The Whitehall Hotel
“Discreet Streeterville stalwart”
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
“Art-and-science showcase”
Lively
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Gilded Jazz-Age monument”
The Whitehall Hotel
“Discreet Streeterville stalwart”
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
“Glass-ledge skyline spectacle”
Neighborhood spotlight
The Drake Hotel
“Lakeside grand dame”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Gilded Jazz-Age monument”
Loews Chicago Hotel
“Modern Streeterville stage”
The Whitehall Hotel
“Discreet Streeterville stalwart”
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
“Art-and-science showcase”
Editorial mentions
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
The Drake Hotel
“Lakeside grand dame”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
“Art-and-science showcase”
Loews Chicago Hotel
“Modern Streeterville stage”
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago
“Lakefront pier perch”
The Whitehall Hotel
“Discreet Streeterville stalwart”
Luxe Lively
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
Wellness
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Gilded Jazz-Age monument”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent MileGilded Jazz-Age monumentHeritageWellnessDesign$$$L
Loews Chicago HotelModern Streeterville stageLuxeSocialDesign$$$P
Park Hyatt ChicagoWater Tower art hideawayLuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sable at Navy Pier ChicagoLakefront pier perchDesignSocialLocal$$ Sheraton Grand Chicago RiverwalkRiverfront convention stalwartWellnessSocialClassic$$T
The Drake HotelLakeside grand dameHeritageClassicDesign$$ The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagoSkyline atrium havenDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ The Whitehall HotelDiscreet Streeterville stalwartHeritageLuxeClassic$$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.