Downtown Chicago has many hotels to choose from that are within walking distance of the local attractions. These hotels are close to shopping, restaurants, convention centers and landmarks that you can see around the Chicago Loop. Many hotels in downtown Chicago are rated four and five stars.
Westin Michigan Hotel
Westin Michigan Hotel is on the shores of Lake Michigan and on the Magnificent Mile. The hotel is within walking distance to Navy Pier, which has become a popular tourist attraction for leisurely strolls and shopping.
909 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 943-7200
thewestinmichiganavenue.com
Whitehall Hotel
Whitehall Hotel is close to the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Oak Creek Beach. Nearby is Water Tower Place and the fascinating Rush Street nightlife.
105 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 944-6300
thewhitehallhotel.com
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Ritz-Carlton Chicago is on top of Water Tower Place and close as you can be to Millennium Park. The Museum of Contemporary Art is close by the hotel and Navy Pier is a short walk away.
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-1000
fourseasons.com/chicagorc
Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel is close to the Adler Planetarium and the Magnificent Mile. The Willis Tower Skydeck a few minutes away allows you to view the city before you set out for a day of adventure.
140 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-2200
thedrakehotel.com
Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo is close to Wrigley Field, Sears Tower, John Hancock Center and Shedd Aquarium. Navy Pier is a few blocks away, but Millennium Park is just steps in the other direction.
1244 Dearborn Parkway
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 787-4980
goldcoastchicagohotel.com
Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel in the heart of downtown has a view of the Sears Tower and John Hancock Center. The hotel is within walking distance to the Shiny Bean and the shopping and restaurants of Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park.
230 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 345-1000
hardrockhotelchicago.com
Raphael Chicago
The Raphael Chicago is one block from the shores of Lake Michigan and The Hancock Observatory. Close by is the Navy Pier and the Lincoln Park Zoo. With restaurants and the nightlife close by, the Raphael is in a prime location.
201 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 943-5000
chicagoraffaello.com
Four Seasons Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel is just a few minutes from the financial and business districts of Chicago. It is close to the shops and restaurants on Michigan Avenue and has a view of Lake Michigan.
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 280-8800
fourseasons.com/chicagofs
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