Chicago Luxury Hotels

Located in the historic Palmer House, this hotel is one of the most emblematic of the city. A gigantic institution, 1640 rooms, a restaurant, several bars, bathing in an authentic and refined atmosphere.

The wonder begins in the glittering, richly decorated lobby. High ceilings, vaulted ceilings. You lose yourself somewhere in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century as you wander the lobby or sip a drink at the lobby bar.

Built in 1871, the Palmer House was rebuilt twice before becoming this giant of more than 1600 rooms.

From its earliest days, the Palmer House Hotel was the preferred residence of stars of the theater, cinema, politics and literature. Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain were among those who stayed here, and for a long time it was the largest hotel in the world from the top of its 25 floors.

In 1945, the Palmer House Hotel was purchased by the Hilton Hotel Group, which, while preserving the authenticity of the building, modernized and enhanced it with many additional services: spa, fitness, indoor swimming pool, hairdresser, bars and restaurants, souvenir shop, etc. Completely renovated, it established its reputation as an essential address in the heart of downtown Chicago and remains one of the two largest hotels in the city.

Steps away from Millennium Park and its many cultural offerings, and less than a quarter-hour's walk from the Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and the shores of Lake Michigan, the Palmer is one of Chicago's most centrally located hotels, right on the chic "Magnificent Mile," a shopping paradise.

• 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago
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The Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is located in Trump Tower, an iconic stainless steel and glass landmark that stands tall in the heart of Chicago. Built in 2009, billionaire Donald Trump originally wanted it to be the tallest skyscraper in the world, but had to scale back his ambitions after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Still. At 1,388 feet and 98 floors, Chicago's newest giant is one of the tallest buildings in the country and one of the ten tallest in the world.

From the 339 rooms of the luxurious hotel, the views - from the city or river side - are inevitably striking, revealed behind large bay windows. The decor is sophisticated, right down to the limestone bathrooms with large, deep soaking tubs.

The tower houses several restaurants, including Terrace 16, on the sixteenth floor of the building, which is one of the best in the city.

• 401 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago
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Located on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's most fashionable avenue, the 5-star Ritz Carlton Chicago is one of the city's most prestigious hotels. It sits atop Water Tower Place, home to Chicago's largest shopping mall.

Its 435 rooms are decorated in light tones and protected by large bay windows, behind which the city reveals some of its most beautiful skyscrapers and Lake Michigan in all its immensity, bordered by fine sandy beaches...

The hotel restaurant offers contemporary cuisine with both local and Italian inspiration.

• 160 E Pearson St, Chicago
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Ideally located in the heart of Chicago, the Four Seasons is seconds from the city's premier shopping district, the aptly named Magnificent Mile, with its luxurious boutiques, renowned restaurants and iconic skyscrapers. Each of the hotel's approximately 350 guest rooms is equipped with the finest amenities.

The hotel's restaurant serves New American cuisine under floor-to-ceiling windows that open to breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. The Seasons Lounge and Season Bar serve fine wines and a variety of cocktails.

Spa with 15-meter indoor pool.

• 120 East Delaware, Chicago
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Built in 1920, The Allerton is one of the most beautiful hotels on the Magnificent Mile, the "Champs Elysées" of Chicago, which includes the tallest skyscrapers in the city, and sometimes the world... It is located next to Niketown, the Apple Store and just 3 blocks from the largest shopping center in Chicago, Water Tower Place Shopping Mall.

The hotel's common areas are decorated with fine materials in muted colors, high ceilings and Art Deco pendant lights, creating a refined, airy atmosphere. Take a look at the beautiful lobby with its rounded black and white desks, as if stranded on a black and white checkerboard floor. The 450 flirtatious rooms are decorated in the same atmosphere, in relaxing pastel shades.

The contemporary restaurant "Avenue M" serves breakfast and lunch in a refined atmosphere. The restaurant bar offers cocktail specialties and live music.

Family-friendly rooms are available to accommodate several people, as well as a babysitting service. The entire establishment is non-smoking.

• 701 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
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Ideally located in downtown Chicago, the 10-story Millennium Knickerbocker is 200 yards from the shores of Lake Michigan and one block from the Magnificent Mile shopping and dining district.

Marble floors and crystal chandeliers share the spacious lobby, which is topped by a mezzanine with comfortable armchairs, while the 300 or so spacious guest rooms are decorated in pastels with a hint of raspberry. Each of the bathrooms is equipped with a rainfall showerhead whose flow reproduces the sensation of a pleasant summer rain...

The Nix Bistro and Café, open for breakfast and lunch, is a popular restaurant serving typical American pastries and sandwiches, while the on-site bar, the Martini Bar, serves light evening meals. Jazz piano on some evenings.

Honeymoon Suite for newlyweds. The entire establishment is non-smoking.

• 163 East Walton Place, Chicago
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With its feet in the Chicago River, the Swissôtel Tower dates back to 1980. Its 661 rooms are spread over 41 floors and offer breathtaking panoramic views (ask for an elevated room at the front desk, and remember: the longer you stay, the easier it is for the hotel staff to accommodate your request).

The location of this gigantic hotel is ideal: in the heart of the Loop shopping district, Millennium Park, with its giant art installations and outdoor classical music concerts, is just a few blocks away, equidistant from Chicago Harbor. Navy Pier, with its rides, bars, shops and restaurants, is a little further north.

The hotel was recently renovated. It offers a wide range of services and facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool and sauna, as well as two on-site restaurants and two bars.

Pets are welcome.

• 323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
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We've fallen in love with this small, luxurious hotel, built in 1927, whose rooms, with furnishings that seem to have escaped the last century, are bathed in refined decor (marble bathrooms, luxurious bedding) and the most modern comforts, from 42-inch flat-screen TVs to iPod docking stations and free WiFi Internet access throughout the property, including in every room. Admittedly, everything is a little dark, but the chiaroscuro adds to the delicious sense of intimacy and exclusivity. Ideal for a romantic weekend getaway.

Close to the main attractions, shops and restaurants, the Talbott is tucked away from the Magnificent Mile, on Delaware Place, where you can enjoy the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle.

The hotel's restaurant, Brice Ristorante, serves Italian cuisine and is available 24 hours a day with room service.

Parents will appreciate the babysitting service available upon request. All rooms are non-smoking.

• 20 East Delaware Place, Chicago
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Charm, elegance, sophistication and design surprise visitors in each of the 216 rooms - right down to the lobby toilet! - This four-star boutique hotel is ideally located between the main tourist attractions and shops. The hotel features a variety of bars and restaurants, including Aja Bar, serving specialty cocktails, wines and sake; Cafe Aja, serving Asian cuisine; and Vertigo Sky Lounge, located on the 26th floor of the tower and offering spectacular views of the city. A DJ entertains nightly, and the vertigo terrace extends outdoors.

All rooms are non-smoking. The Chicago-Red subway station is a 3-minute walk away.

• 660 N State St, Chicago
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Chicago's huge InterContinental Hotel has more than 800 rooms with elegant ambiance and opulent decor, including a Greek temple-style indoor pool.

Located on the Magnificent Mile, this address will delight shopping enthusiasts, who will find chic boutiques, sophisticated restaurants and huge malls. Architecture buffs will find some of the city's most iconic, historic and tallest buildings on the same avenue.

• 505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago
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The massive Hyatt Regency is one of the city's largest hotels with over 2,000 rooms. It's ideally located in downtown Chicago, a 10-minute walk from Millennium Park on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Chicago Theatre, and the Magnificent Mile, Chicago's "chic" avenue. The Art Institute of Chicago in Grant Park and Navy Pier are 1 mile away.

Rooms are spacious, decorated in muted cream tones with modern amenities: flat screen TV, iPod station, coffee maker, lounge. Bicycle rentals are a great way to explore Chicago in a different way.

The property offers exclusive services that only a hotel of this stature can provide, most notably the 24-hour "J's Express" snack bar. It offers sandwiches and breakfast as well as Starbucks coffee. Stetson's Chop House serves quality meats and fish along with a fine selection of wines. It has won numerous gastronomic awards. The Big Bar lounge offers house cocktails and spectacular views.

All rooms are non-smoking. Honeymooners won't forget to book the Honeymoon Suite.

• 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
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Each of the beautifully decorated rooms at this sophisticated property opens to large windows. You'll appreciate the hotel's many ancillary services and amenities, including two restaurants (including the award-winning C-House), a rooftop bar and terrace, a sensual interlude in the heart of the skyline, a fitness center and spa...

The hotel is located just off Chicago's most fashionable street, the Magnificent Mile, and a 5-minute walk from Navy Pier, with its many shops, restaurants, cruises, and rides.

Pets are welcome. All public areas and guest rooms are non-smoking.

• 166 East Superior Street, Chicago
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The luxurious 21c Museum Hotel Chicago offers a truly sumptuous experience. The furnishings are elegant, the color palette serene and light, the amenities complete, even surprising. VIP guests will appreciate the beautiful private dining room, the warm atmosphere of the library, and the well-equipped fitness center.

This boutique hotel is ideally located: one block from the Magnificent Mile, a shopper's paradise of luxury boutiques and prestigious restaurants, and close to lively Rush Street, with its Irish pubs tucked away in the basements of beautiful brick buildings and outdoor patios on wide sidewalks.

The hotel features a 75,000-square-foot, open-access art gallery.

• 55 East Ontario, Chicago
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Shopping enthusiasts will love the ideal location of this magnificent glass tower, less than 50 meters from the Magnificent Mile and its many shops and restaurants. This chic avenue is also home to one of the two largest shopping malls in the U.S. and the city's largest, Water Tower Place, as well as some of Chicago's tallest, most iconic and historic skyscrapers. Navy Pier Park, with its carousels, boutiques and cruises - the city's most popular tourist attraction - is just a few yards to the east.

At the end of the day, relax in the hotel's indoor pool, whirlpool, or sauna. The hotel's restaurant, Caliterra Bar and Grill, has a Tuscan atmosphere and serves refined Italian cuisine. There's also a bar and 24-hour room service.

• 633 North Saint Clair Street
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The Silversmith, built in 1897, offers a refined atmosphere and historic charm. The 143 rooms are spacious and warm, with natural colors and wood furnishings. Executive King Suites sleep up to 4.

The hotel is just one block from Millennium Park and its monumental outdoor artwork, and within walking distance to the shores of Lake Michigan and its sandy beaches, Grant Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Symphony Center, and the Willis Tower.

The 14 Karat Lounge bar in the lobby serves soups, sandwiches and homemade desserts.

• 10 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago
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Exceptionally located in downtown Chicago, just 1 mile from Navy Pier Park, the city's most visited attraction with its multitude of restaurants, boutiques, cruises and carousels, the Fairmont Chicago offers nearly 700 rooms with modern amenities such as iPod docking stations and video game consoles. We especially like the large marble bathrooms with "rain showers" that mimic the feel of a gentle summer rain... Fairmont rooms can accommodate up to 4 people.

The Magnificent Mile, with its luxurious boutiques and prestigious restaurants, stretches 1 mile from the hotel, while the Museum of Contemporary Art is less than 5 minutes away.

The hotel's Aria Restaurant serves Asian specialties, while the Eno Wine Room offers a wide selection of domestic and international wines, cheeses, and chocolates. Guests in a hurry can enjoy a quick meal at the Bar and Sushi.

• 200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago
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Ideally located on the Magnificent Mile, a haven for shopping, fine dining, and the birthplace of modern architecture, the Westin Michigan is across the street from the John Hancock Center and its unique 360° Observatory, and steps away from the luxurious Water Tower Place mall, the city's largest shopping center and one of the two largest in the country. Within walking distance is the endless Michigan Lake, the largest lake entirely on U.S. soil, and Oak Street Beach.

The hotel is completely non-smoking. Babysitting service available. Pets welcome (no extra charge).

• 909 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
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The Felix Boutique Hotel is located in downtown Chicago, in an intimate setting between Navy Pier Park and Millennium Park, both within walking distance. This charming property boasts a decidedly designer decor and defines itself as an "eco-friendly" establishment.

Each of the 220 guest rooms is luxuriously appointed with premium bedding, flat-screen televisions, comfortable designer bath amenities and ample work space.

The hotel's restaurant, The Elate Restaurant, offers inventive new American cuisine.

• 111 West Huron Street, Chicago
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