From the same Genie that brought you the best hotels in River North and the Mag Mile, we’re back again with the Loop edition of our ongoing series. The Loop is obviously a great location, so it’s also no surprise that all of these hotels are a short walk away from Grant Park, the Art Institute, Millennium Park, and State Street shopping. Here are our top choices:
Club Quarters Hotel
75 E. Wacker Drive
There are quite a few complimentary services available at the Club Quarters Hotel: WiFi, chilled bottled water, a fitness center, exercise equipment and yoga kits delivered to your room, and access to the Club Living Room. It’s also located on Wacker Drive, right in the middle of the city. It’s close to pretty much everything, but you don’t even need to leave the hotel to eat at Bella Bacinos, an Italian restaurant known for their heart healthy pizza.
Features
- Great location – one block south of the Magnificent Mile and a short walk to the theaters and Grant Park.
- $25 All Day Parking
- Bella Bacinos, an Italian Trattoria restaurant
- Free high-speed internet access
- LCD TVs
- Private Club Living Room with complimentary workstations, refreshments, and wireless printing
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
100 W. Monroe St
There aren’t many newer hotels in Chicago, but Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago is one of them. The lodge has a contemporary, cosmopolitan ambiance—and the rooftop bar offers great views of the city. As far as eating goes, Cochon Volant Bakery, Brasserie and Bar is located in the building, and it’s a great place to test out the food and wine scene in an eclectic French bistro environment. The hotel is within walking distance of the Theatre District, Grant Park, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and the City’s museums.
Features
- Located in the Financial District within walking distance to many of the city’s top attractions
- $25 All Day Parking
- Newest Hyatt in the Chicago Area
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Complimentary WiFi
- Rooftop Bar
- Cochon Volant Bakery, Brasserie and Bar
Palmer House: A Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe St
The Palmer House has an elegant, ageless look, and the hotel’s services are far from ordinary. You can expect top of the line customer service, a fantastic fitness center, and a breathtaking lobby. This is one of our favorite hotels in Chicago, and with its AAA four-diamond rating, we’re not alone.
Features
- AAA Four Diamond hotel offering Landmark historic Chicago hotel rooms
- $25 All Day Parking
- Walking distance to Chicago attractions, Millennium Park, the Art Institute and theaters
- Classes and treatments at Balance Spa & Health Club
- Seven stunning ballrooms, the largest accommodating 1,200 for banquets
- Memorable meals under the historic lobby mural at Lockwood
JW Marriott Chicago
151 W Adams St
Originally built by Daniel Burnham, the JW Marriott underwent a $396 million restoration not too long ago, and it now emanates contemporary decorative elements without sacrificing its historic background. While all of the hotels on this list are in great locations, the JW Marriott is one of the closest to the Willis Tower and the Skydeck.
Features
- Full service spa
- Fitness center
- $25 All Day Parking
- Pool
- Meeting event space
- The Florentine, an Italian restaurant
- The Lobby Lounge, a more casual place to grab a bite to eat
W Chicago City Center
172 W Adams St
The W Chicago City Center is an upscale, vividly designed hotel in heart of the Loop. Pick your favorite adjective to describe this place, and you’ll be assured that it meets the criteria. It’s cutting-edge, it’s unique, it’s aesthetically phenomenal, and you need check it out. End of story.
Features
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby
- 24/7 business center
- Home of the IPO restaurant
- Whatever/Whenever service. You want it? You get it.
- $25 All Day Parking
- Seasonal live music on the rooftop
- In-room spa services available
- 24/7 state of the art gym
- Pet friendly
Hotel Allegro, a Kimpton Boutique Hotel
171 W Randolph St
The Hotel Allegro is a luxury venue with a vibrant atmosphere neighboring the Cadillac Palace Theatre. They have huge beds, wonderful food, top-notch staff, and one of the best restaurants in Chicago, 312. It’s clean, quiet, and comfortable. You have arrived.
Features
- Complimentary high-speed WiFi on all devices throughout the hotel
- Exclusive offers
- $25 All Day Parking
- Hosted evening wine hour
- Acclaimed 312 Chicago restaurant
- Complimentary onsite fitness center
- Eco-friendly Chicago hotel
- Elegant downtown Chicago meeting and event space
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 W Upper Wacker Dr
Renaissance Chicago is a premiere, sophisticated hotel near the Theatre District. Here you’ll find marble accents and beautiful skyline views of the city. It’s a trendy, distinguished destination, and you can feel the luxurious vibe as soon as you walk in the doors. This hotel is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner, so you can be assured that it lives up to the hype.
Features
- Newly renovated
- $25 All Day Parking
- Chic lobby bar
- Luxury amenities
- Scenic river views
- Rejuvenation Center
- Fitness center
- Indoor pool
These are your premiere hotels in the Loop.