What are the best hotels in Chicago?

Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States. As a result, finding a suitable hotel to stay in seems to be more than easy. But there are so many to choose from, with no fewer than 3,000 hotels on offer in 2024! That’s why Navaway, your faithful travel companion, has compiled a list of the five most interesting hotels to stay in: cheap, affordable, luxurious, good value for money, unique… All that matters is your comfort. You won’t have to do the housework, and you won’t have to walk too far to get to the city’s best attractions and sights. Let yourself be tempted by a whole range of establishments that will live up to your expectations!

Where to stay in Chicago?

1. River Hotel Chicago

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Location: 75A East Wacker Drive, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Fitness Centre/Gym
• Bar/Lounge
• Free high-speed internet
• Taxi service
• Free instant coffee
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• Paid public car park
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : If you’re looking for a family-run hotel, then this is it! The River Hotel Chicago is a softly decorated establishment with particularly large and spacious rooms – it’s almost as if you can do yoga next to your bed! The lounge is beautifully appointed to allow you to relax after a busy day visiting the great city of Chicago. This is a pleasant hotel that is just waiting for its guests to reach true perfection!

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

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Location: 40 East Grand Avenue, River North, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Category: Favourite/Abordable

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Free high-speed internet
• Pets allowed
• Fitness centre/gym
• Rooftop, indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• Breakfast included
• Convenience store
• Valet parking
• Restaurant
• Located in the city centre

Weak points :

• Its location can make the place noisy, especially in the evenings
• Private pay parking

Hotel Description: The flats are absolutely stunning, offering stunning views of downtown Chicago and much more. You’ll love exploring the city during the day, and coming home in the evening to a delicious hot meal in the on-site restaurant. A dream life…The decor has been meticulously thought out, so that each room has its own “identity”: pleasing colours; sophisticated furniture; soothing armchairs; incredible upholstery…What more could you ask for?

3. Warwick Allerton Chicago

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Location: 701 North Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Category: Favourite/Good value for money

Highlights:

• Valet parking
• Free high-speed internet
• Pets allowed
• Breakfast available
• Bar/ Lounge
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• Private car park for a fee
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description: For all you couples reading this, the Warwick Allerton Chicago is for you! This historic hotel is like no other. Every room, every object, every corner of this immense building will give you the impression of travelling to another era. It’s a romantic hotel, just the sort of place you’d want to spend your honeymoon. What a joy to wake up next to your other half, in your king-size bed, with a magnificent ceiling adorned with harmonious designs above your heads. The Warwick Allerton, we approve!

4. Viceroy Chicago

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Location: 1118 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Category: Prestige (luxury)

Highlights:

• Valet parking
• Free high-speed internet
• Car rental
• Valet parking
• Pets allowed
• Fitness centre/gym
• Rooftop and outdoor swimming pool
• Bar/Lounge
• Located in the city centre

Weak points:

• Its location can make it noisy, especially in the evenings
• Private pay car park
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : This is a five-star hotel served up on a silver platter. The “Viceroy Chicago” has a very pleasant design, very classy, with a fine touch of fantasy. It’s easy to feel like a king when you emerge from your soft bed with its silky blankets and go to the window to admire the beautiful view over the city. Everything has been designed to make you feel as comfortable as possible, so you won’t want for anything. You may even fall so in love with the place that you decide to make it your home for life!

5. Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago

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Location: 111 West Adams Street, The Loop, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free high-speed internet
• Breakfast available
• Valet parking
• Bar/Lounge
• Restaurant
• Free instant coffee
• Taxi service
• Pets allowed

Point.s faible.s :

• Non-smoking hotel
• Private pay car park

Hotel description : We finish this classification with the “Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop”. A little gem located just seven minutes’ walk from the Quincy/Wells underground station, perfect if you want to explore the city! The rooms are large and the colour white reigns supreme, giving the place a soothing air. Many of our guests say they’ve had the most peaceful nights of their lives here. As well as being close to the various attractions, you can enjoy the hotel’s breakfast, which offers a variety of fresh produce, each as hearty and delicious as the next.