Classic hotels in Chicago

Chicago Loop, Chicago From $150

Palmer House Hilton

A continuous Chicago institution hosting generations of civic galas across its gilded ballrooms.

Chicago Loop, Chicago From $250

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

A South Michigan Avenue fixture since 1893, hosting civic galas in grand ballrooms.

Streeterville, Chicago From $200

The Drake Hotel

Century-old afternoon tea at Palm Court, and unbroken galas in the Gold Coast Ballroom.

Chicago Loop, Chicago $$

Hilton Chicago

Nearly a century of hosting presidential banquets, society galas, and major civic gatherings.

New Eastside, Chicago From $200

Swissôtel Chicago

A 1988 riverfront fixture hosting banquets in the Zurich Ballroom and large downtown conventions across multi-level event spaces.

Lakeview East, Chicago From $100

The Willows Hotel

An original 1920s Otis elevator still carries guests between residential boutique floors.