For those lucky enough to travel without the constraints of a budget, prepare to be impressed by Chicago’s luxury hotel scene. In recent years, Chicago has joined the ranks of powerhouses like New York and Los Angeles to become a major player in the upmarket hospitality space, with a suite of MICHELIN-Starred restaurants and MICHELIN Key hotels to suit even the most discerning tastes.
In a city as dynamic as Chicago, it’s important to have a comfortable home base. Whether you’re a regular visitor, are traveling for business or simply want to soak up Chicago’s legendary summer, there is a decadent property to satisfy your needs. Find your home away from home in the bustling Loop neighborhood, characterized by skyscrapers and iconic Millennium Park, or River North where you’ll find many of the city’s best restaurants and views of the glamorous cityscape and Chicago River. Or, stay in the heart of the action on the Magnificent Mile, where high-end shops and department stores bring a taste of luxury to the American heartland.
Each of the following hotels ranks among the most impressive in the city, earning a formidable Two MICHELIN Keys each. Whether you’re in the market for classic Midwestern hospitality or a property that caters to sophisticated Far East sensibilities, you’re sure to find it here – especially if money is no object.
The Langham Chicago
Style: Bright and modernAtmosphere: Stylish, trendy
Perfect for: Feeling like a local
Located in the cosmopolitan River North neighborhood, The Langham Chicago offers guests the opportunity to experience the city like a local. Situated within easy reach of many of the finest dining, shopping and entertainment destinations, including restaurants like MICHELIN-Starred Topolobampo and RPM Steak, you’ll get a sense for the city as if you lived here. Perfectly positioned for exploring charming neighborhoods like Old Town and Lincoln Park, you’re also never far from Lake Michigan, Chicago’s most emblematic point of interest.
The property itself has a bright and contemporary feel that features floor-to-ceiling windows which afford an abundance of natural light and immaculate views of the glittering lake and dramatic skyline. This is a hotel that truly embodies Chicago luxury, from modern interiors with clean lines and tasteful pops of color to its location inside one of the city’s hallmark skyscrapers.
Featuring spacious rooms and an impressive spa fit with a state-of-the-art fitness center and pool, The Langham Chicago is an excellent choice for those looking for an indulgent experience in the Windy City.
Restaurants Nearby: Topolobampo, RPM Steak, Frontera Grill, The Purple Pig
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Pendry Chicago
Style: Upscale Art DecoAtmosphere: Lively, see and be seen
Perfect for: Business and leisure
With an impressive address on renowned Michigan Avenue, this hotel feels quintessentially Chicago. Located in a historic Art Deco building, Pendry Chicago reimagines urban luxury in the heart of the Loop neighborhood. Head up to the swanky rooftop bar, Chateau Carbide, for unmatched views over Lake Michigan and the eminent Chicago cityscape.
This property offers a convenient base of operations for first-time visitors looking to explore top tourist sites like Millennium Park’s iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, go shopping on the Magnificent Mile and stroll along the lake. Alternatively, business travelers will find themselves within close proximity of the city’s most high-powered offices and highly-sought-after restaurants and bars, suited to wining and dining clients or closing major deals.
Restaurants Nearby: Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, The Gage, Chicago Cut
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The Peninsula Chicago
Style: Far East meets MidwestAtmosphere: Sophisticated, elegant
Perfect for: Uncompromising luxury
The third Peninsula property in the U.S., The Peninsula Chicago brings Far East style and hospitality to the heartland for a level of refinement previously unseen. With a coveted location on the Magnificent Mile, guests will find themselves flush with endless high-end shopping and entertainment opportunities to occupy the duration of their stay.
While staying at a property as premium as this one, you’ll want to save time in your schedule to simply enjoy the hotel itself. With unparalleled service defined by a warm, attentive staff with an immaculate attention to detail, visitors will be treated with the sophisticated hospitality synonymous with Peninsula’s brand.
Whether you’re relaxing at the world-class spa, hitting the cutting-edge gym or dining at Shanghai Terrace, a top Chicago restaurant in its own right, you’ll doubtlessly find this to be a comfortable stay.
Restaurants Nearby: Indienne, Maple & Ash, Les Nomades
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