Luxury hotels in Illinois

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Illinois. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Langham Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Just 2 blocks away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, this luxury hotel towers above the city in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe, offering upscale amenities and stylish comfort in the heart of downtown Chicago. Warm tones and dark woods accent every room at The Langham Chicago, which feature a private bathroom with marble Alaskan white granite, a deep soaking bath tub, rainfall showerhead and upscale bath amenities. Views of the city skyline, Chicago River or Lake Michigan can be enjoyed from floor-to-ceiling windows. The award-winning wellness retreat, Chuan Spa, features healing holistic treatments to relax, renew and pamper, including a range of treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, body rejuvenation and massage therapy. A state-of-the-art fitness studio is also available at the hotel. Travelle offers contemporary seasonal American cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Traditional afternoon tea can be enjoyed at the hotel lounge, Pavilion. Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood includes signature Langham teas, along with an array of sweet and savory bites. In-room dining services are also available for guest convenience. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $440.

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• 2 Waldorf Astoria Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighbourhood, this luxury hotel boasts an on-site spa & wellness centre, as well as a restaurant. Shopping along The Magnificent Mile is within 5 minutes’ walk. Each room at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago features a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. They are styled with contemporary designs and rich fabrics. Select rooms have a terrace or sofa bed. Relax at the spa and health club with a massage or a dip in the indoor pool. A modern fitness centre is also available at the Chicago Waldorf Astoria. With a lively, upscale setting, The Brasserie is an American brasserie with fashionable cocktails and tasteful dishes. The Navy Pier is 2 miles away. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $475.

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• 3 The Peninsula Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Located along the Magnificent Mile, this Chicago hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art. The hotel offers a full-service Asian-inspired spa, award-winning restaurants, and spacious luxury guest rooms with city views. A 42-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are featured in every room at the Chicago Peninsula. Each room includes a temperature and lighting control console and soaking tub in the en suite bathroom. The Peninsula Chicago features a half-Olympic indoor swimming pool enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the cityscape. The modern gym offers fitness classes, including yoga. The hotel also has an outdoor sun terrace with city views. The hotel offers a renowned afternoon tea serving champagne and chocolate. The hotel's award-winning restaurants include The Lobby, which serves contemporary American cuisine surrounded by elegant decor. There is also an on-site bar. The historic Water Tower Place is across the street from the hotel. Navy Pier is just 15 minutes' walk away. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $525.

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• 4 Four Seasons Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Just steps away from the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, this downtown Chicago hotel features skyline city views, an on-site restaurant and lavish spa. Free WiFi is available. Featuring a stunning remodel and marble bathrooms with Le Labo toiletries, every room at Four Seasons Chicago offers panoramic views of the Chicago skyline or Lake Michigan, a flat-screen LCD TV and iHome clock radio. At Adorn Bar & Restaurant, located on the 7th floor of the hotel guests can enjoy views of Magnificent Mile and downtown skyline. Starring the bounty of the American Midwest, Adorn features globally inspired cuisine and cocktails with best-in-class service in an iconic location. The Spa at Four Seasons offers a 50-foot indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel offers also on-site business centre, open 24-hours and a Kids' Clubroom, which offers video games, foosball, arts and crafts and a movie area. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo are all 1.5 miles away from the hotel. 900 North Michigan Shops is just floors below the Hotel. Navy Pier is a 10-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $370.

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• 5 Nobu Hotel Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated in Chicago, 1.5 km from Union Station, Nobu Hotel Chicago provides accommodation with a bar and private parking. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. Willis Tower is 1.7 km from Nobu Hotel Chicago, while United Center is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Midway International Airport, 17 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $265.

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• 6 Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Featuring stunning views from every area of the hotel, this landmark building of stainless steel and tinted glass stands 92-stories above the Loop and North Michigan Avenue along the Chicago River. Luxury spa services, fine dining and upscale amenities are among the unique services offered to guests at the hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase iconic views of Lake Michigan, Chicago River or city skyline in every spacious room at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. Guests can indulge in the limestone bathroom’s deep soaking bath tub or relax with a movie on the 65-inch flat-screen cable TV. Renowned chef Nick Dostal curates a menu of classic American flavors at the on-site restaurant, Terrace 16, which features a bustling indoor dining room and bar, along with a seasonal outdoor terrace with views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and several of the city's iconic landmarks. Guests can enjoy a swim in the 75-foot heated indoor swimming pool or relax on the plush lounge chairs surrounding the pool. A state-of-the-art fitness centre and full-service business centre are available on-site. The Trump Hotel is a 2-minute walk away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile. Navy Pier is less than 2 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $318.

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• 7 Viceroy Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Just steps away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, this historic hotel is located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood and features a rooftop bar and lounge with panoramic city views, on-site dining and a seasonal rooftop pool. Every modern guest room at Viceroy Chicago provides a flat-screen cable TV, plush lounge seating and complimentary WiFi. A fully-stocked minibar and coffee machine are also included. Somerset offers dishes inspired by modern, Midwest flavors for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy crafted cocktails and small plates amidst sweeping skyline views at Devereaux, the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge. In-room dining services are also offered for guest convenience. The hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness centre, along with 14012 square feet of meeting and event space. Oak Street Beach is a 10-minute walk away. The hotel is less than 2 miles away from Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $196.

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• 8 Park Hyatt Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Quintessentially Chicago with a landmark address just steps from historic Water Tower Park and the famed Michigan Avenue, is where you’ll find the reimagined Park Hyatt Chicago - a residential oasis for discerning global travelers seeking a uniquely authentic, downtown experience. A luxurious home away from home with sprawling views of Lake Michigan, Park Hyatt Chicago embraces the elements of the surrounding city while offering a serene escape through thoughtfully calming design. Experience Chicago, the Park Hyatt way. Room features: All 182 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditions. Other perks and extra amenities include: - An indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center. - Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and an elevator. - Express checkout, a 24-hour front desk. - Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs. - 65-inch HDTVs with streaming services and premium channels. - Free infant beds and coffee/tea makers. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $382.

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• 9 Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Just 2 blocks away from the famed shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, this luxury Chicago Gold Coast hotel is housed in a 32-floor prism glass building featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. Adorned in French art de vivre furnishings and décor, each room at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile features luxury feathertop duvet bedding and a spacious marble bathroom. A minibar and free WiFi are also included. Café des Architectes offers locally-sourced French-inspired cuisine, a seasonal outdoor terrace and a full bar. Guests can enjoy crafted cocktails and spirits while taking in iconic city views from Le Bar’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Room service is available. The hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, a ballroom and a fitness centre. Navy Pier and the Art Institute of Chicago are both less than 2 miles away from the hotel. Millennium Park is a 10-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $143.

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• 10 The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Located atop the famous Water Tower Place in Chicago’s Gold Coast district, this hotel offers artfully decorated guest rooms that feature city of lake views from large picture windows. The luxury shops and restaurants of the Magnificent Mile are just steps from this hotel. A 37-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included in every room at Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Each room also includes a spacious marble bathroom with free deluxe toiletries. Guests can enjoy an aquatic workout in the temperature-controlled, four-lane lap pool or relax in the on-site spa. The hotel features 24-hour concierge services and a casual Cafe restaurant. Guests can also use the modern fitness centre or the 24-hour business centre at the Chicago Ritz Carlton. This hotel is less than 1 mile from the Navy Pier entertainment area. The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art is adjacent to the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $341.

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• 11 JW Marriott Chicago Chicago, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Chicago. Just 1 mile away from Millennium Park and the Art Institute Museum, this historic Chicago Loop hotel features renowned architectural designs, a luxury spa and indoor pool in the heart of the city’s financial district. Every room at JW Marriott Chicago features a 42-inch flat-screen LCD TV with Netflix streaming and satellite cable channels. The marble bathroom offers a double vanity, separate bath tub and shower and plush bath robes. Guests can enjoy fine-dining at the on-site restaurant, The Florentine, which features seasonal Italian cuisine. The Lobby Lounge offers a more casual setting, where guests can grab an appetizer during happy hour or gather for drinks after work. In-room dining services are available 24 hours for guest convenience. Navy Pier is 2 miles away from Marriott Chicago JW. The Monroe Public Transit stop is 3 blocks away and offers easy access to several of Chicago’s most popular attractions. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $224.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!