5 Cool Hotels in Chicago You Need to Visit
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Visiting Chicago is fantastic, but finding the ideal hotel can be challenging, especially if you’re looking for a unique or cool place to stay.
To make your search a little bit easier, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the coolest hotels in Chicago that will make your trip unforgettable. Each one has its own unique vibe, but they all offer incredible amenities like loaner bikes, city views, rooftop pools, and more!
So let’s get into it! Here’s our pick of the Coolest Hotels in Chicago.
The Hoxton
First on our list of Cool Hotels in Chicago is The Hoxton.
A 3-minute walk from Morgan station, this trendy hotel set among the bars and restaurants of the Fulton Market District, 1 mile from Willis Tower and 2 miles from Millennium Park.
Featuring mid-century style decor, leather paneled headboards and floor-to-ceiling windows, the chic rooms provide flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and tea and coffeemakers, as well as free Wi-Fi.
Amenities include a hip lounge/bar, 2 restaurants, including a rooftop eatery/bar with city views, plus a cozy cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool. Co-working and event space is also available.
Viceroy Chicago
Second on our list of Cool Hotels in Chicago is Viceroy Chicago.
In the upmarket Gold Coast Historic District, this sophisticated hotel in an art deco tower overlooking Lake Michigan is a 6-minute walk from the nearest metro station. It’s less than a mile from Lincoln Park and its surrounding beaches and museums.
Designer rooms offer city or lake views. All have free Wi-Fi and TVs, as well as sleek minibars, Nespresso machines and rainfall showers. Plush suites, some with terraces, come with sitting areas and separate soaking tubs. Room service is available here 24/7.
Amenities include a gym, a roof terrace with a bar, a pool, and lake and skyline views. There’s also a ballroom, and a high-end restaurant with a seasonal patio.
Nobu Hotel Chicago
Third on our list of Cool Hotels in Chicago is Nobu Hotel.
Amid restaurants and bars in the West Loop, this upscale, Japanese-inspired hotel is a 3-minute walk from an El station, a mile from Willis Tower and 2 miles from The Art Institute of Chicago.
Sleek, refined rooms feature Wi-Fi and smart TVs, as well as Nespresso machines and yoga mats. Upgraded rooms have living space and some come with dining areas and in-room soaking tubs.
Dining options include an upscale Japanese restaurant, a sushi bar, and a sophisticated rooftop eatery that has city views. There’s also a fitness center and an indoor pool.
Hotel EMC2
Next on our list of Cool Hotels in Chicago is Hotel EMC2.
Set in the famous Magnificent Mile shopping district, this chic hotel is an 8-minute walk from Grand El station, an 11-minute walk from the observation deck at the John Hancock Center and a mile from the landmark Navy Pier.
Modern, upscale rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, as well as coffeemakers, glass-enclosed showers and designer toiletries. Room service is available here 24/7.
There’s a contemporary restaurant with an industrial-chic dining room, along with a refined lounge, a fitness room and a business center.
The Robey
Last on our list of Cool Hotels in Chicago is The Robey.
In an art deco–style former office building dating from 1929, this upmarket hotel on an intersection with shops and eateries is a minute’s walk from an “L” station and 6 miles from Millennium Park.
Featuring hardwood floors and custom furniture, the streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi, smart TVs and Bluetooth speakers, plus designer toiletries and luxe linens. Some rooms and suites provide sitting areas and city views. Upgraded suites come with a separate living room and a bar.
Amenities include a polished French/American restaurant and a warm lounge, in addition to a rooftop terrace with a bar, an outdoor pool and sweeping city views.
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