With world-class museums, restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities, there are endless things to do in Chicago (just part of the reason our readers vote it the Best Big City in America year after year). With such adventurous itineraries, quality R&R is key—and all the better in beautiful spaces. Enter Chicago’s hotel scene, a vibrant, growing landscape ranging from downtown destinations to neighborhood gems. Like good friends, each one boasts its own distinct personality, ready to welcome travelers from near and far for their own take on a memorable stay; be it through award-winning design, dynamic dining, holistic wellness, or globally recognized hospitality. From brand-new lifestyle lodging to a reimagined fixture, here are Chicago’s best hotels to book now.
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How we choose the best hotels in Chicago
Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
