Best Boutique Hotels in Downtown Chicago

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Find the best boutique hotels in downtown Chicago by area - click on an area below to see the corresponding hotels:

  • River North - this area is known for its restaurants and nightlife and is located right next to the Magnificent Mile, the world-famous shopping district along Michigan Avenue.

  • Loop - Here you can visit Millennium and Grant Parks as well as the Art Institute.  The Loop is also home to State Street shopping and the theater district. 

  • South Loop - Here you'll find the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and the Field Museum, which collectively make up Museum Campus.  Soldier Field, home to the Chicago bears, is also located here.

(Alternatively, if you are interested in the best hotels outside Downtown, you can go to: Best Concert Hotels in Chicago.)

Information Provided for each hotel:

For each of the Best Boutique Hotels in Downtown Chicago, a brief summary is provided which lists out the following information:

  • Price Rating - A relative rating for these hotels is provided on a scale from 1 $ to 5 $s which compares room price across hotels. Use the price rating as an approximate guide, rather than a strict cut-off, since a hotel’s room prices will fluctuate based on season, promotions, etc. It may be helpful to consider hotels across multiple price ratings.

  • Nearby Attractions - Local attractions, along with their proximity to the hotel.

  • Guestroom - Description of amenities provided in the guestrooms (Wi-Fi and TVs are not mentioned since those are provided in most hotel rooms). A high-level description of the room types are also included.

  • On-Site Dining - Food and drink options in the hotel, including restaurants and coffee shops.

  • Facilities - Amenities provided by the hotel, outside of the guestrooms.  Examples include gym, business center, meeting/event space, concierge services, etc. 

  • Parking - Valet parking and/or self-parking available near the hotels, usually for a fee.  The indicated fees are effective ATTOW* so be sure to reach out to hotel for latest parking policies and rates prior to booking.

  • Pets - Indicates whether pets are allowed, and whether there's an associated fee.  Each hotel’s policies can vary slightly, so reach out to the hotel for their full pet policy. The indicated fees are effective ATTOW* so be sure to reach out to hotel for latest rates prior to booking.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Best Boutique Hotels in River North

Acme Hotel Company $

The Acme Hotel Company is a hip, classic rock-themed, industrial-style hotel with modern touches. As you’re traveling up to your room, you’ll be able to take in the rock album covers displayed in the elevators.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 2 blocks to Magnificent Mile (+ another ½ mile to Hancock Tower)

  • ½ mile to Riverwalk

  • 1 mile to Navy Pier

  • 1 mile to Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

  • 1 ½ miles to Willis Tower

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridge, bluetooth sound system, and Alexa. The 2 queen and Suite rooms also have wet bar/microwave. Room types include:

  • King or Queen Room – sleeps up to 2 (200-208 sq ft)

  • 2 Queen Room - sleeps up to 4 (320 sq ft)

  • King Suite w/sofabed – sleeps up to 4 (520 sq ft)

  • 2 Queen Suite w/sofabed - sleeps up to 6 (520 sq ft)

On-site Dining:

  • West Town Bakery - Bakery/coffee shop

  • Berkshire Room - Craft cocktail lounge

Facilities: Fitness center, small business center

Parking:

  • Self-parking ($40/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $50 ATTOW*.  Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

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Acme Boutique Hotel in River North Downtown Chicago

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Moxy Chicago Downtown $$

The Moxy Chicago Downtown Hotel has a fun, trendy vibe. The lobby has cozy activity areas with various games, books, records and record player you can enjoy during your stay.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 5 blocks to Riverwalk

  • ½ mile to Magnificent Mile (+ another ½ mile to Hancock Tower)

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

  • 1 ¼ mile to Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

  • 1 ¼ mile to Navy Pier

Guestrooms: Rooms have a compact and minimalist room design (pegs with hangers in lieu of closet and drawers, walk-in shower stall in the room). Room types include:

  • Queen Room - sleeps up to 2 (150 sq ft)

  • Queen w/ Twin Bed loft – sleeps up to 3 (150 sq ft)

  • 2 Queen Room - sleeps up to 4 (200 sq ft)

On-Site Dining:

  • Zombie Taco (Mexican) – also serves coffee

  • Bar Moxy – lobby bar

Facilities: 24-hour Fitness center, small business center

Parking:

  • Self-parking ($49/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $50 ATTOW*.  Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Hotel EMC2 $$$

Hotel EMC2 is a chic boutique hotel with a combined art and science theme.  One such aspect of this hotel is the use of robot “butlers” which can deliver housekeeping items to your room.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 1 ½ blocks to Magnificent Mile

  • ½ mile to Hancock Tower

  • ½ mile to Riverwalk

  • ¾ mile to Navy Pier

  • ¾ mile to Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

Guestrooms: Rooms have coffee maker, mini-fridge, Alexa, and "gramophone" amplifier. Glass enclosed shower stall with curtain separates bed and bathroom. Room types include:

  • Queen room – sleeps up to 2 (285 - 290 sq ft)

  • King room – sleeps up to 2 (285 – 320 sq ft)

  • 2 Queens - sleeps up to 4 (395 sq ft)

  On-Site Dining:

  • The Albert (Italian)

  • Archive Lounge (Sicilian pizza and wine bar)

  • Room Service

Facilities: 24-hour Fitness center, small business center, event/meeting space

Parking:

  • Self-parking ($43/night ATTOW*)

  • Valet ($65/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $125/stay ATTOW*. Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

EMC2 Boutique Hotel in River North Downtown Chicago

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Kinzie Hotel $$

The Kinzie Hotel has a modern and stylish vibe with clean lines. You’ll get to see Chicago-themed artwork displayed throughout the hotel.

Kinzie Boutique Hotel in River North Downtown Chicago

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Nearby Attractions:

  • 3 ½ blocks to Magnificent Mile (+ another ¾ mile to Hancock Tower)

  • 2 blocks to Riverwalk

  • ¾ mile to Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

  • 1 mile to Navy Pier

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridge and coffee maker. Room types include:

  • King Room - sleeps up to 2 (324-350 sq ft). Some rooms include sofabed.

  • 2 Queen Room – sleeps up to 4 (324 sq ft)

  • King Bedroom w/ sofabed - sleeps up to 5 (650 sq ft)

On-Site Dining:  

  • Continental breakfast

  • Happy hour with beer and wine

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, business center, meeting space

Parking:

  • Valet ($71/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $50/stay ATTOW*.  Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Langham Hotel $$$$$

The Langham Hotel is located inside a skyscraper originally designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, the legendary modernist architect. The high ceilings and glass walls allow plenty of light through, literally highlighting the elegant interior. In addition, artwork from various artists is on display throughout the hotel.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 1 block to Riverwalk

  • 3 blocks to Magnificent Mile (+ another ¾ mile to Hancock Tower)

  • ¾ mile to Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

  • 1 mile to Navy Pier

Guestrooms: Rooms have coffeemaker. Room types include:

  • King or Double Bedroom – sleeps up to 3 (516 sq ft)

  • Junior King Suite w/sofabed - sleeps up to 4 (720 sq ft)

  • King Bedroom Suite w/ sofabed (960/1230 sq ft) - sleeps up to 4

  • 2 Bedroom Suite w/ sofabed (2700 sq ft) - sleeps up to 4.  Each bedroom has a king bed.

  • Club Rooms - higher floor rooms which come with exclusive amenities, including concierge services, breakfast buffet, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, along with light refreshments throughout the day.

On-Site Dining:

  • Travelle Restaurant and Lounge - American cuisine

  • Pavilion - Serves tea on weekend afternoons

  • Room service

Facilities:  Spa (hot tub, steam room, sauna, treatment/massage services), indoor pool, fitness center, meeting and event space, cinema suite

Parking:

  • Valet ($82 ATTOW*)

Pets: $150/stay ATTOW* (for up to 6 day stay). Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Langham Boutique Hotel in River North Downtown Chicago

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Pendry $$$$

Nearby Attractions:

  • 1 block to Riverwalk (+ another 2 blocks to Magnificent Mile)

  • 3 blocks to Millennium Park

    • Maggie Daley Park - behind Millennium Park

    • Art Institute - up to an additional 3 blocks

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

Guestrooms: Rooms have coffeemaker. Room types include:

  • King (261-405 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • King Studio with sofabed (369-605 sq ft) – sleeps up to 3

  • 2 Queen (298-326 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

  • King Suite w/ sofabed (525-1033 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

On-Site Dining:

  • Bar Pendry

  • Château Carbide -  Rooftop bar (seasonally open)

  • Venteux - French restaurant

  • Room Service

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, meeting/event space

Parking:  

  • Valet parking ($79/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $125/pet ATTOW*. Contact hotel for pet policy details.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

The Pendry, originally the Carbide and Carbon Building built in the late 1920s, stands out with its sleek granite exterior, along with black marble and bronze accents at the entrance.

Pendry Boutique Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

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L7 Chicago $$$

The L7 building was originally built as a hat factory, D.B. Fisk & Company, which was instrumental in establishing Chicago as the women’s hat making capital of the world.

L7 Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

Nearby Attractions:

  • ½ block to Riverwalk (+ another 3 blocks to Magnificent Mile)

  • 4 blocks to Millennium Park

    • Maggie Daley Park - behind Millennium Park

    • Art Institute - up to an additional 3 blocks

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridge. Room Types include:

  • King (320-330 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • 2 Queens (380 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

  • King Bedroom Suite (575 sq ft) w/ queen sleeper sofa – sleeps up to 4

On-Site Dining: Continental breakfast provided

  • Perilla – Korean American Steakhouse

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, meeting/event space

Parking:

  • Valet ($64/night)

Pets: Pets allowed (no charge). Contact hotel for full pet policy.

**NOTE: L7 Chicago just opened in June so amenities above may change.

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Chicago Athletic Association Hotel $$$$

Built in preparation for the 1893 World’s Fair, the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel takes you back in time with its gorgeous dark wood detailing and vintage furnishings.

Athletic Association Boutique Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

Nearby Attractions:

  • Across the street from Millennium Park

    • Maggie Daley Park - behind Millennium Park

  • 2 blocks to Art Institute

  • ½ mile to Riverwalk (+ another ¼ mile to Magnificent Mile)

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridge and hot water kettle for coffee/tea.  Bicycle available on loan – season dependent. Room types include:

  • 1 Queen (220-250 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • 1 King (220-360 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • 2 Double beds (285-305 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

Suites:

  • Junior Suite with 1 King (425-550 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • Junior Suite w/ 2 double beds (610 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

  • 1 King Suite (867 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • Bi-level Suite w/ 2 bedrooms - one w/ King bed, second w/ 2 double beds (1,100 sq ft) – sleeps up to 6

  • Suite w/ 2 bedrooms – 1 King bed per room (1,005 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

On-Site Dining:

  • Cindy’s - Rooftop restaurant/bar

  • Cherry Circle Room – Fine dining restaurant

  • Gameroom – Billiards/gameroom and bar

  • Milkroom - Vintage spirit/whiskey bar

  • Drawing Room - Lobby lounge/restaurant

  • Shake Shack - Casual burger restaurant

  • Fairgrounds - Coffee shop

  • Room Service

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, meeting/event space, Topgolf Swing Suite

Parking:

  • Valet ($79/night ATTOW*)

Pets: Pets allowed (no charge ATTOW*). Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Kimpton Gray $$$

The Kimpton Gray, located in the former New York Life Insurance Company Building built in the 1890s, is known for beautiful gray marble which is still visible, alongside the hotel’s modern design.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 4 blocks to Willis Tower

  • ½ mile to Art Institute / Millennium Park

    • Maggie Daley Park - behind Millennium Park

  • ½ mile to Riverwalk

  • 1 mile to Magnificent Mile

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridges.  Bicycles available on loan. Room types include:

  • King (275 – 360 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • Tall King Bed (390 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • Queen bed (320 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • 2 Queens (285 – 365 sq ft) - sleeps up to 4

Suites (come w/ coffee machines):

  • King Studio Suite w/sofabed (345-495 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • King Bedroom Suite w/sofabed (505-620 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • King Bedroom Suite (910 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • 2 Queen Studio Suite (495 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

On-Site Dining:  coffee/tea provided in the mornings

  • The Fillmore – American/Italian restaurant

  • Boleo - Roftop bar/restaurant

  • Vol 39 - Cocktail bar

  • Happy hour (or free drink voucher)

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, meeting/event space, spa services provided onsite

Parking:

  • Valet ($78/night ATTOW*)

Pets: Pets allowed (no charge ATTOW*). Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

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Kimpton Gray Boutique Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

Virgin Hotel $$$$

The Virgin Hotel is housed in the 1920s Art deco style Dearborn Bank building and has the hotel’s original features such as the elevator doors made of brass and cigar bar as the front desk.

Virgin Boutique Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

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Nearby Attractions:

  • 1 block to Riverwalk (+ another 3 blocks to Magnificent Mile)

  • 3 blocks to Millennium Park

    • 1 additional block to Maggie Daley Park

    • Up to an additional 3 blocks to Art Institute

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridge, hot water kettle for coffee/tea, and a sliding door which separates sleeping/dressing areas. Room types include:

  • 2 double (320 - 450 sq ft) – sleeps up to 4

  • King (300 - 400 sq ft) - sleeps up to 2

  • King Suites (501 - 770 sq ft) – sleep up to 2

On-Site Dining:

  • Cerise  - Rooftop bar

  • Miss Ricky’s - Italian restaurant (offers room service)

  • Two Zero Three café – Coffee bar

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, meeting/event space

Parking:

  • Valet ($79/night ATTOW*)

  • Self-park ($30/night ATTOW*)

Pets: Pets allowed (no charge ATTOW*). Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Staypineapple $$$

The Staypineapple Hotel, located in the 1890s Reliance building, is cozy and modern, yet you still feel the history with elements such as the classic dark wood in the hallways and intricate wrought iron details of the staircase.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 2 blocks to Millennium Park (+ another block to Maggie Daley Park)

  • 3 blocks to Riverwalk

  • ½ mile to Art Institute

  • ¾ mile to Willis Tower

  • ¾ mile to Magnificent Mile

Guestrooms: Rooms have coffee machine and mini-fridge, bicycles are available on loan. Room types include:

  • Queen (175 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • King (180 sq ft) – sleeps up to 2

  • 2 Queen/2 double - (175 sq ft) - sleeps up to 4

  • King Suite w/ pullout sofa (395 sq ft) - sleeps up to 4

Dining: coffee/snacks offered in the afternoons

  • Atwood Restaurant

Facilities: Fitness center, meeting space, event space

Parking:

  • Valet ($75/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $30/night ATTOW*. Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Staypineapple Boutique Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

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Hampton Inn Majestic $

The Hampton Inn is located inside the historic Majestic building, which is also home to the CIBC Broadway theater. You’ll recognize the building from the imprint of the original name as well as the beautiful, intricate stonework on the building’s facade.

Hampton Inn Majestic Boutique Hotel in Loop Downtown Chicago

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Nearby Attractions:

  • 2 blocks to Millennium Park (+ another block to Maggie Daley Park)

  • 3 blocks to Art Institute

  • 5 blocks to Riverwalk

  • ½ mile to Willis Tower

  • 1 mile to Magnificent Mile

Guestrooms: Rooms have a coffee maker and mini-fridge.  Some rooms come with microwaves. Room types include:

  • King – sleeps up to 2 (285-350 sq ft)

  • King w/ sofabed - sleeps up to 4 (350 sq ft)

  • Queen – sleeps up to 2 (330 sq ft)

  • 2 Queens – sleeps up to 4 (330 sq ft)

On-Site Dining: Free hot breakfast, coffee/tea available in lobby

Facilities: Fitness center, business center

Parking:

  • Valet ($65/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $75/stay ATTOW*. Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

The Blackstone $$$

The design of the Blackstone Hotel was influenced by the architect’s trip to Paris. The hotel became known as the “Hotel of the Presidents” since numerous US Presidents have stayed here over the years. The Blackstone also has an art gallery, which is largely made up of the works of local artists.

Blackstone Hotel in South Loop Downtown Chicago

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Nearby Attractions:

  • Across the street from Grant Park

  • ½ mile to Art Institute

    • within 2 blocks of Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

  • 1 mile to Museum Campus

  • 1 mile to Willis Tower

Guestrooms: Rooms have mini-fridge and coffeemaker. Room types include:

  • King - sleeps up to 3 (395 sq ft)

  • King w/sofabed – sleeps up to 3 (430 sq ft)

  • Queen – sleeps up to 3 (365 sq ft)

  • 2 Queen - sleeps up to 4 (395 sq ft)

  • 2 Queen w/sofabed -  Sleeps up to 5 (510 sq ft)

  • Club Rooms/Presidential-style suites also available

On-Site Dining:

  • Mercat a la Planxa – Spanish cuisine (serving daily dinner and weekend brunch)

Facilities: 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, small business center, meeting/event space

Parking:

  • Self-parking ($70/night ATTOW*)

  • Valet parking ($79/night ATTOW*)

Pets: $75/stay ATTOW*.  Contact hotel for full pet policy.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

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Hotel Blake $$

Hotel Blake was built in 1896 in the South Loop, in a neighborhood called Printer’s Row. This historical neighborhood once considered the Midwest's center of the publishing and printing industry.

Nearby Attractions:

  • 4 blocks to Grant Park

  • ½ mile to Art Institute

  • ½ mile to Willis Tower

  • ¾ mile to Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

  • 1 ½ miles to Museum Campus

Guestrooms: Rooms have coffeemaker, mini-fridge, and microwave. Room types include:

  • 1 King Bed -sleeps 2 (approx. 250-300 sq ft)

  • 2 Queen Bed – sleeps 4 (approx. 250-300 sq ft)

  • 1 King Bedroom Suite – sleeps 2

On-Site Dining: coffee available downstairs in the mornings

  • Meli Café – Brunch/lunch restaurant and juice bar

Facilities: 24-hour Fitness center, small business center

Parking:

  • Valet parking ($60/night ATTOW*)

Pets: Not permitted.

*ATTOW=At the time of writing

Blake Boutique Hotel in South Loop Downtown Chicago

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