
Chicago Luxury Hotels
Chicago has many upscale hotels to choose from. Here's our guide to the best of the best in Chicago
Chicago Luxury Hotels
InterContinental Chicago, Magnificent Mile
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505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Gorgeous interiors and perfectly located to explore Chicago.
In a city celebrated for its stunning architecture, lively jazz scene, and world-class cuisine, the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile stands out as a true gem. Just steps from Chicago’s top shopping and dining, including the acclaimed Michael Jordan’s Steak House and Casa Chi—a cocktail-focused Nikkei concept by Richard Sandoval—this historic luxury hotel perfectly blends contemporary style with timeless elegance.
With a nod to the hotel’s majestic history and offering un-rivalled views over downtown Chicago, the stylish guest rooms are the perfect place to relax. Unwind in the spacious bathrooms, adorned with marble vanities. Rest easy with plush goose-down bedding and premium linens. Snuggle up with your furry travel companion in pet-friendly guest rooms, with both King and Queen bed options.
They also offer year-round onsite activations from Thursday’s Live Jazz Nights in our lobby to Pour Decisions Boozy Tea at Casa Chi as have a plethora of happenings steps from your guestroom door. Learn more about their seasonal activations here.
The hotel also has a Stay with Pride rates for over Chicago Pride season, check it out here.
The hotel is also hosting a Dive Into Pride: Gods & Goddesses Pool Party, get your tickets here.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Riverside rooftop views and immediate access to the heart of Chicago.
Make The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel your home away from home in the Chicago Loop. From the moment you step into this Chicago hotel's modern lobby, they provide everything you need for a first-class stay in the Theatre District.
Delight in contemporary hotel rooms and suites near the Riverwalk, each of which offers a host of fantastic amenities. Enjoy panoramic views of the downtown Chicago skyline from your hotel room. Take a refreshing swim in the hotel's heated indoor pool or unwind with a cocktail and creative American cuisine at Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, offering a sensational rooftop setting and a unique, modern ambiance with a rotating seasonal cocktail menu that uses only the freshest ingredients.
Plan your wedding or business event in the Loop in the hotel's 40,000 square feet of trendy, light-filled event spaces. This upscale Chicago Theater District hotel also features professional planning and catering services. Popular attractions like the Chicago Theatre are just steps away. Style and substance blend seamlessly at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
The hotel also offers year-round onsite activities from Friday’s Live Music Nights in the lobby to Evenings at Renaissance, featuring rotating events on mixology, culinary demos and fun pop ups from local Chicago vendors and businesses.
Just in time for Pride, check out their Out and About package, which features breakfast for two and two cocktail vouchers, perfect for enjoying brunch before stepping into the Windy City.
The Peninsula Chicago
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108 EAST SUPERIOR STREET (NORTH MICHIGAN AVE) Chicago 60611 IL.,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Rooftop Terrace. Luxury Amenities.
This hotel is located half a block from Michigan Avenue and a 25-minute walk to Millennium Park, art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier.
The walls are decorated with framed art and floor-to-ceiling windows making the rooms are large and airy. The hotel has features like the half Olympic pool as well as a temporary ice rink in the winter. You have the option to have brunch at the Lobby, where they serve high tea and weekend chocolate buffets.
It is located a 10-minute drive away from the gay hotspots Boystown, where popular bars like The Elixir Lounge can be found.
Viceroy Hotel
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1118 N State St, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Luxury. Near Michigan Avenue & Oak Street Beach.
The hotel combines modern and classic, with a completely glass building that has features such as fireplaces, velvet couches and walls of poetry. There is an outdoor rooftop pool that is open on a seasonal basis. There is also a rooftop lounge, the Devereaux, where you can enjoy drinks in the evening.
The Viceroy offers an upscale dining option in the form of Somerset, which serves seasonal American dishes. Alternative options are plenty and closeby. Gay nightlife hotspot Boystown is where you'll find popular bars such as Sidetrack and Scarlet Bar which are both around a 10-minute drive away.
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