Chicago, IllinoisGold Coast
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Cantilevered prism showcase
Gold Coast Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LuxeOutside the door
The house
AccorCantilevered prism showcase
Modern Parisian hospitality meets bold architectural geometry in the Gold Coast, framing expansive city views through dramatic, angled glass walls.
“This stylish Gold Coast property seamlessly melds contemporary design with timeless French sophistication.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Jean-Paul Viguier's glass wedge pairs radical Parisian geometry with refined modern interiors.
Listed
Dedicated concierge service paired with marble bathrooms and separate deep soaking tubs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
a dramatic bright white wedge-shaped building that looks for all the world like a giant ice breaking ship cutting its way across Chicago.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in the Gold Coast one block off Michigan Avenue, high-end shopping, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Lake Michigan are steps away.
The rooms
Beechwood walls and Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs frame street views, complemented by marble bathrooms with separate deep soaking tubs.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines, ARKE core training stations, and a Batak Lite reaction board line the fitness center.
Spa treatments
In-room massages, facials, and bodywork treatments can be scheduled directly to your guest room with Windy City Massage.
Dogs stay too.
Le Bar
Guests gather around the central fireplace and illuminated mirror bar for French spritzes and craft cocktails.
Rooms and public spaces capitalize on the hotel’s unusual shape by allowing natural light — and stellar Magnificent Mile views — to flood through oblong windows.
At the table
CDA serves French-inspired breakfast and weekend Champagne apéro, and La Terrace opens for outdoor corner dining in summer.
How it began
The prism-shaped white glass wedge was engineered to cantilever 33 feet over the sidewalk, contrasting the dark form of the nearby Hancock building.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.