Chicago hotels

For being in the heart of one of the city’s most bustling neighborhoods – the trendy Fulton Market near West Loop – Nobu offers a kind of repose that nearly makes you forget you’re in a major city. Inspired by streamlined Japanese aesthetics and culinary precision at its in-house sushi restaurants, this is one of the most unique hotels in Chicago. The oasis-like feel is carried into every room, and its reservation-required rooftop showcasing stunning skyline views.
I highly recommend a dip in the indoor tranquility pool, or enjoy a steam as part of other wellness amenities. With its proximity to West Loop and River North, you’re a short walk from incredible clubs, bars, and restaurants.
I recommend dancing at Nights & Weekends or Tribe, taking in a concert at Bottom Lounge or City Winery, or playing vintage arcade games at Emporium Fulton Market.

Nestled in Downtown Hyde Park, the Sophy Hotel, one of the luxury hotels in Chicago, offers modern sophistication with a nod to the creative pulse inspiring the next generation of the neighborhood.
With common spaces, standard rooms, and deluxe suites that almost double as art galleries, a stay at the Sophy is a feast for the senses. Speaking of feasting, the hotel houses Mesler Kitchen – a restaurant and lounge turning out redefined, elevated takes on classic American dishes from brunch to late-night bites. Visiting during fall? Get cozy around the firepit on outdoor terrace, The Sanctuary, where cocktails and mocktails are plenty.
Once rested and fed, you’re just blocks from favored nightlife haunts like The Promontory, as well as the landmark Frederick C. Robie House designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Museum of Science & Industry, the SMART Museum of Art, and loads of shopping.

A trip to Chicago could be spent exploring Chinatown alone, and the Jaslin Hotel is perfectly located for your venture. Situated just off Archer Avenue, the hotel is close enough to the action but far enough to get a proper rest after inevitably shutting down the nearby karaoke bars – or, my personal favorite, standout craft cocktail lounge Nine Bar – close at 2 a.m.
Offering standard amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, a work desk, and an iron and ironing board, the hotel encourages guests to become part of the neighborhood. Need a bit of guidance? The 24-hour reception staff is there, providing restaurant recommendations and regularly updating a running calendar of local events to partake in, something that makes Jaslin one of my top-rated hotels in Chicago.

Finding its home in what Chicagoans think of when they hear “Flat Iron Building,” formerly known as the Northwest Tower, The Robey has become more than a hotel – it’s a beloved, local hangout spot for its art deco vibes, stellar brunch, and bars Clever Coyote and The Up Room.
With an exclusive 89 rooms, the boutique accommodations are split between 69 tower rooms–inclusive of its top-floor Panorama Suite which boasts a 180-degree view of the city skyline – and 20 Annex Lofts that offer guests more distinctive, warehouse-style sleeping quarters.
All guests are invited to enjoy complimentary bikes and several discounts from local businesses to aid them in their self-guided tours around Wicker Park, Bucktown, and beyond. Still a little jet-lagged? Book an in-room massage for when you return.