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L7 Chicago by LOTTE
“Korean-accented Loop retreat”
The Study at University of Chicago
“Scholarly campus retreat”
The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast
“Soulful literary loft”
Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Wrigleyville architectural clubhouse”
The Emily Hotel
“Modernist artist workshop”
Sophy Hyde Park
“Literary Hyde Park haven”
The Hoxton, Chicago
“Fulton Market social depot”
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The Guesthouse Hotel
“Andersonville residential bolthole”
Majestic Hotel
“Tudor residential den”
The Study at University of Chicago
“Scholarly campus retreat”
L7 Chicago by LOTTE
“Korean-accented Loop retreat”
Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Wrigleyville architectural clubhouse”
The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast
“Soulful literary loft”
Sophy Hyde Park
“Literary Hyde Park haven”
The Emily Hotel
“Modernist artist workshop”
Social Design
Soho House Chicago
“Industrial warehouse rendezvous”
Chicago Athletic Association
“Gilded-Age athletic playground”
The Hoxton, Chicago
“Fulton Market social depot”
The Robey
“Art Deco flatiron tower”
Viceroy Chicago
“Pleated glass perch”
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Cantilevered prism showcase”
Freehand Chicago
“Bohemian Art Deco waystation”
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
“Cubist roofscape haven”
Wellness
The Hotel at Midtown
“Urban athletic playground”
Soho House Chicago
“Industrial warehouse rendezvous”
The Peninsula Chicago
“Polished skyline beacon”
The St. Regis Chicago
“Sculptural riverfront landmark”
The Langham Chicago
“Modernist riverfront showpiece”
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
“Industrial concrete roost”
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
“Postmodern parkside retreat”
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
“Sculptural skyline landmark”
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The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare
“Boutique airport waystation”
The Robey
“Art Deco flatiron tower”
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
“Curated art depot”
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
“Art-and-science showcase”
Hotel Felix
“Eco-conscious boutique haven”
Arlo Chicago
“Glass-crowned Loop revival”
The Hollander
“Industrial warehouse lofts”
Staypineapple, an Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago
“Landmark skyscraper showcase”
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The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
“Gilded Age survivor”
Palmer House Hilton
“Gilded Beaux-Arts dowager”
The Drake Hotel
“Lakeside grand dame”
LondonHouse Chicago
“Beaux-Arts riverfront showpiece”
Pendry Chicago
“Gilded Deco showpiece”
The Hotel at Midtown
“Urban athletic playground”
Chicago Athletic Association
“Gilded-Age athletic playground”
Viceroy Chicago
“Pleated glass perch”
Lively
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
The Peninsula Chicago
“Polished skyline beacon”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
“Moody Gold Coast refuge”
The Talbott, Autograph Collection
“Gold Coast Georgian bolthole”
The Gwen
“Sculpted Deco revival”
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Skyline atrium haven”
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Gilded Jazz-Age monument”
Wellness Central or lively
Swissôtel Chicago
“Triangular glass outpost”
The St. Regis Chicago
“Sculptural riverfront landmark”
The Langham Chicago
“Modernist riverfront showpiece”
JW Marriott Chicago
“Burnham banking quarters”
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
“Gold Coast couture refuge”
Trump International Hotel & Tower
“Soaring riverfront flagship”
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
“Industrial concrete roost”
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
“Sculptural skyline landmark”
Classic
Hilton Chicago
“Beaux-Arts convention flagship”
The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
“Gilded Age survivor”
Palmer House Hilton
“Gilded Beaux-Arts dowager”
The Willows Hotel
“Prohibition-era residential hideaway”
The Drake Hotel
“Lakeside grand dame”
Swissôtel Chicago
“Triangular glass outpost”
Social Lively
ACME Hotel Chicago
“Rock-inspired social lair”
Moxy Chicago Downtown
“Playful River North crashpad”
The Wit Chicago
“Loop nightlife spectacle”
Nobu Hotel Chicago
“Industrial Japanese roost”
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
“Cubist roofscape haven”
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Cantilevered prism showcase”
The Gwen
“Sculpted Deco revival”
Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt
“Moody Gold Coast refuge”
Editorial mentions
Pendry Chicago
“Gilded Deco showpiece”
LondonHouse Chicago
“Beaux-Arts riverfront showpiece”
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
“Lakeside tower retreat”
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
“Gold Coast couture refuge”
Park Hyatt Chicago
“Water Tower art hideaway”
Opened 2024+
Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare
“Polished airport quarters”
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
“Glass-ledge skyline spectacle”
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
“High-rise residential hangout”
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ACME Hotel ChicagoRock-inspired social lairSocialDesignLocal$$ Ambassador Gold CoastStoried Gold Coast holdoutHeritageSocialClassic$$ Arlo ChicagoA faceted glass addition tops restored masonry, framing loft-style rooms with hardwood floors. 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, TRX suspension training system, Nautilus strength machines, and cardio equipment, plus in-room Alo Moves on-demand yoga and fitness programmingDesignHeritageSocial$$C
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central LoopRestored railway quartersHeritageDesignSocial$$ Chicago Athletic AssociationPommel-horse benches and tennis-racket black-lacquer armoires evoke vintage athletic club culture. 24-hour fitness center with personal training and group sessions on request, plus historic Stagg Court gymnasium for fitness sessionsDesignHeritageSocial$$$ citizenM Chicago DowntownModular Loop design outpostDesignSocialLocal$$ City Suites HotelVintage Deco lodgingsDesignHeritageLocal$$E
Eurostars Magnificent MileIndustrial concrete roostWellnessDesignSocial$$F
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium ParkA postmodern skyscraper topped by an oxidized copper turret, featuring bronze-accented interiors. Fairmont Fitness Studio with Star Trac cardio equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, Peloton bikes, and free weights.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$ Four Seasons Hotel ChicagoRottet Studio shaped open interiors with botanical art installations and dropped glass chandeliers. 8th-floor fitness center designed with Harley Pasternak featuring cardio gear and free weights overlooking Michigan Avenue, plus on-demand in-room FYSIK fitness cartsLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Freehand ChicagoInteriors feature rich sapele woodwork alongside glazed green bathroom tiles. 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment and free weightsDesignSocialHeritage$$H
Hilton ChicagoBeaux-Arts convention flagshipHeritageClassicSocial$$ Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake ChicagoHistoric Printer's Row showpieceHeritageDesignLocal$$ Hotel 55 Chicago DowntownMulti-floor public galleries and clean-lined guest rooms showcase original contemporary art alongside subtle industrial metal tones. 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio machines and free weightsDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph CollectionModernist riverfront lodgingsHeritageDesignSocial$$$ Hotel EMC2, Autograph CollectionRockwell Group interiors pairing 1920s laboratory details with custom gramophone amplifier speakers and reception zoetrope art. 4th-floor fitness center accessible 24/7 with cardio machines, treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, and yoga ballsDesignLuxeSocial$$ Hotel FelixEco-conscious interiors featuring a floor-to-ceiling birch log wall and tranquil indoor pond. 24-hour StayFit fitness center with treadmills, chest and shoulder presses, resistance bands, exercise balls, and mats.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHGSuburban boutique innDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Lincoln - JDV by HyattEclectic parkside throwbackSocialDesignLocal$$ Hotel Riu Plaza ChicagoGlass-ledge skyline spectacleDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio HotelInteriors by Studio K feature exposed steelwork, mosaic tiles, and framed original blueprints of the neighboring ballpark. On-site fitness center equipped with cardio and strength-training machinesDesignSocialLocal$$$ Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent MilePolished Streeterville perchDesignWellnessSocial$$ Hyatt Centric Chicago O’HarePolished airport quartersDesignLuxeSocial$$ Hyatt Centric The Loop ChicagoArt Deco strongholdHeritageDesignSocial$$ Hyatt Regency ChicagoRiverfront convention commonsDesignSocialClassic$$ Hyatt Regency McCormick Place ChicagoConvention campus exchangeWellnessSocialLocal$$I
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent MileGilded Jazz-Age monumentHeritageWellnessDesign$$$J
JW Marriott ChicagoBurnham banking quartersHeritageWellnessLuxe$$$K
Kimpton Gray HotelInteriors blending mid-century lines with bespoke tailored suiting motifs and restored historic stone. 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio and strength equipment, plus complimentary loaner bicyclesDesignHeritageSocial$$$L
L7 Chicago by LOTTEAvroKO interiors integrating Korean jogakbo patchwork motifs and cushioned bay window reading nooks. 24-hour on-site fitness center, plus in-room fitness kits including yoga mats, stretch resistance bands, and light weightsDesignLocalHeritage$$ Le Méridien Essex ChicagoMid-century parkside addressHeritageDesignSocial$$ Loews Chicago HotelModern Streeterville stageLuxeSocialDesign$$$ LondonHouse ChicagoA modern Goettsch Partners glass tower synchronised with the historic 1923 limestone facade. 24-hour fitness center equipped with TechnoGym cardio machines, strength training equipment, and Peloton bikes.HeritageDesignSocial$$$M
Majestic HotelTudor residential denHeritageLocalClassic$$ Marriott Marquis ChicagoTowering convention showpieceDesignSocialLocal$$ Moxy Chicago DowntownPlayful River North crashpadSocialDesignLocal$N
Nobu Hotel ChicagoInteriors blend Japanese minimalism with industrial brick, featuring mango wood millwork, Crittall-style windows, and freestanding teak soaking tubs. 24-hour fitness centre with cardio and strength equipmentDesignLuxeSocial$$$$P
Palmer House HiltonGilded Beaux-Arts dowagerHeritageClassicSocial$$ Park Hyatt ChicagoInteriors feature custom cushioned window daybeds, Mies van der Rohe Brno desks, and curated local contemporary artwork. 24-hour fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, Technogym and Life Fitness machines, Tonal digital resistance systems, and free weightsLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Pendry ChicagoBlack oak millwork, Belgian marble, and custom lighting by artist Arnout Meijer. 24-hour fitness center on level L2 with Technogym machines, Peloton bikes, and free weights, plus in-room Tonal strength systems in select rooms.HeritageDesignLuxe$$$R
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, ChicagoUndulating concrete balconies wrap the exterior, framing interiors with a fifty-foot fireplace. 8,000-square-foot fitness center with spinning studio, indoor basketball court, and 1/5-mile outdoor running trackDesignWellnessSocial$$ Renaissance Chicago Downtown HotelRiverside rooftop perchSocialDesignLocal$$ Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent MileHigh-rise residential hangoutDesignLuxeSocial$$S
Sable at Navy Pier ChicagoLakefront pier perchDesignSocialLocal$$ Sheraton Grand Chicago RiverwalkRiverfront convention stalwartWellnessSocialClassic$$ Silversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownHistoric Jewelers Row landmarkHeritageDesignLocal$$ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent MileJean-Paul Viguier's glass wedge pairs radical Parisian geometry with refined modern interiors. SoFIT 24-hour fitness center with 12 Technogym cardio machines, ARKE core training stations, Batak Lite board, and free weightsDesignSocialLuxe$$$ Soho House ChicagoSoaring timber ceilings, exposed brickwork, salvaged concrete, and eclectic vintage furnishings across a 1907 warehouse. 17,000 sq ft Soho Health Club with cardio and strength equipment, fitness studios for daily classes, and a regulation boxing ring trimmed in Horween leatherDesignWellnessSocial$$$ Sophy Hyde ParkInteriors feature custom Joey Korom fabric art, horn chandeliers, and circular sofas alongside 1893 World's Fair motifs. On-site fitness center equipped for guest workouts, with complimentary bicycles available for exploring the neighborhood and lakefront.DesignSocialLocal$$ Sports Illustrated Resorts ChicagoHistoric bank outpostHeritageDesignSocial$$ Staypineapple, an Iconic Hotel, The Loop ChicagoPioneering Chicago School architecture features large bay windows and historic office transoms alongside bright yellow decor. 24-hour on-site fitness room with cardio equipment and light strength machines; complimentary yellow city cruiser bicycles available for guest use.HeritageDesignLocal$$ Swissôtel ChicagoTriangular glass outpostWellnessClassicDesign$$T
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago LoopArt Deco throwbackHeritageSocialDesign$$ The Blackstone Autograph CollectionPresidential Beaux-Arts showpieceHeritageDesignClassic$$$ The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention CenterRenaissance-style vaulted ceilings and gilded plasterwork define the historic 1902 Gold Room. On-site fitness centerHeritageClassicDesign$$ The Drake HotelMultilevel Italian Renaissance lobby spaces, with traditional woodwork and marble baths in rooms. Dedicated 3,000 sq. ft. health club equipped with cardiovascular machines, strength training, and endurance equipment.HeritageClassicDesign$$ The Emily HotelBauhaus-inspired guest rooms pair raw plywood desks and black steel frames with custom ceramic pottery. 24/7 fitness centerDesignSocialLocal$$ The Godfrey Hotel ChicagoExposed steel trusses create an offset cubist glass facade and elliptical lobby. 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio gear including ellipticals and treadmills, plus strength-training equipment and free weightsDesignSocialLuxe$$ The Guesthouse HotelAndersonville residential boltholeLocalDesignSocial$$ The GwenArt Deco interiors feature velvet seating, brass metalwork, and zodiac headboard murals. 24/7 fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, Life Fitness and Tonal cardio and strength machines, free weights, and yoga gearDesignHeritageSocial$$$ The HollanderIndustrial warehouse loftsDesignHeritageSocial$$ The Hotel at MidtownClean lines, concrete, and walnut millwork, plus a signature suite designed by Venus Williams. Midtown Athletic Club access with 16 indoor tennis courts, pickleball courts, two PGA Tour golf simulators, indoor basketball court, dedicated cardio and weight training floors totaling over 20,000 square feet, and specialized studios for boxing (EverybodyFights), cycling, Samadhi yoga, and Reformer Pilates offering 150+ weekly group fitness classesWellnessResortDesign$$$ The Hoxton, ChicagoFulton Market social depotSocialDesignLocal$$ The Langham ChicagoMid-century modernist architecture framing riverfront window walls and custom blown-glass ceiling installations. Health Club fitness studio with cardio and strength equipment, group fitness sessions, and personal trainingLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph CollectionSkyline private club sanctumLuxeHeritageSocial$$$ THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio HotelBeaux-Arts Loop hallHeritageDesignSocial$$ The Peninsula ChicagoFrench Deco aesthetics meet rich Macassar wood and hand-embroidered chrysanthemum silk panels. Fitness center across the 19th and 20th floors featuring cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training under the Life Lived Best platform.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ The Publishing House Bed and BreakfastSoulful literary loftDesignHeritageLocal$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagoA 12th-floor atrium centered on the Flying Wave hand-blown blue glass sculpture. 24/7 fitness facility with cardio equipment, free weights, strength machines, group fitness classes, and rooftop yoga sessions.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ The RobeyArt Deco flatiron towerDesignHeritageSocial$$ The Rose Hotel Chicago O’HareA 44-foot zebra-pattern wall anchors the lobby alongside abstract Chicago skyline wall art. 24-hour fifth-floor fitness center with cardio treadmills, ellipticals, Peloton bikes, free weights up to 80 lbs, and strength equipment, plus in-room Peloton bikes in select King Corner roomsDesignWellnessSocial$$ The Royal Sonesta Chicago DowntownModernist riverfront towerDesignSocialLocal$$ The Royal Sonesta Chicago River NorthRiver North glass outpostDesignWellnessSocial$$ The St. Regis ChicagoJeanne Gang stacked glass frustums that undulate above the river, paired with copper accents and lakeside tones. 24-hour athletic club with cardio and strength equipment, alongside three private movement studios hosting mat Pilates, sound meditation, yoga, TRX, and barre classesDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ The Study at University of ChicagoHolabird and Root architecture framing Midway views, paired with leather reading chairs, writing desks, and curated bookshelves. Third-floor 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio machines, stationary bikes, free weights, and fitness accessoriesDesignLocalSocial$$ The Talbott, Autograph CollectionRefreshed interiors feature floral headboards, warm caramel leather, and custom ceiling murals by Lou Verne.DesignHeritageSocial$$ The Westin Chicago River NorthRiverfront terrace perchWellnessSocialClassic$$ The Whitehall HotelDiscreet Streeterville stalwartHeritageLuxeClassic$$ The Willows HotelProhibition-era residential hideawayHeritageClassicDesign$$ The Wit ChicagoLoop nightlife spectacleSocialDesignWellness$$ Thompson Chicago, by HyattInteriors by Tara Bernerd combining dark American wood paneling, exposed brick, jewel-toned velvet, and curated contemporary artwork. 24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes, rowing machines, cardio equipment, and free weights.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ Trump International Hotel & TowerReflective glass, polished steel, and slate-gray interiors framing expansive Chicago River views. Fitness club with group fitness studios hosting over 40 weekly classes, Technogym equipment, Peloton bikes, and free-weight training zonesLuxeDesignWellness$$$$V
Viceroy ChicagoA pleated glass tower rises above a reconstructed 1920s facade, framing a soaring Marcel Proust lobby tableau. 24/7 fitness center on the 5th floor equipped with Peloton bikes, cardio machines, strength training equipment, free weights, and yoga mats. Seasonal complimentary loaner bicycles available for riding along Lake Michigan paths.DesignLuxeSocial$$$W
Waldorf Astoria ChicagoParisian chateau styling with a cobblestone courtyard and a starburst crystal chandelier. Fitness center with cardio equipment, cable machines, free weights, and dedicated Pilates and yoga studio spacesLuxeDesignWellness$$$$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.