Recommended Hotels Near the Magnificent Mile

For tourists visiting Chicago, there’s no better place to stay than downtown on the Magnificent Mile. Though these hotels can be more costly than hotels further away from the Loop, they are worth the extra expense as they are located closest to all the sights most visitors want to see.

When you stay at a hotel on or near Michigan Avenue, you’re steps away from the designer shops of the Magnificent Mile. Some of Chicago’s best-known buildings - like 875 North Michigan Avenue (the old John Hancock Building) and the Wrigley Building - are just a few minutes away on foot. And Grant Park, the Lakefront, the beaches, and Museum Campus are all within walking distance.

Here are some of my tops picks for great hotels near the Magnificent Mile:

The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile
The boutique hotel at 166 E. Superior St. that opened as the Affinia Chicago has changed names several times and is now The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile, with 216 rooms and suites a block off Michigan Avenue. Its optional Private Guest Club package adds a nightly charge that covers breakfast and drink credits, so check what your rate includes.

AC Hotel Chicago Downtown
The former Four Points by Sheraton at 630 N. Rush St. is now the AC Hotel Chicago Downtown, a Marriott hotel, located just off Michigan Avenue in the nightlife area of Rush and Ontario.

Park Hyatt Chicago
The Park Hyatt, a Forbes Four-Star hotel at 800 N. Michigan Ave., offers luxuriously appointed rooms with soaking tubs and walk-in rain showers, plus an indoor pool and the NoMI Spa.

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Located along the Chicago River, the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk (formerly the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers) offers beautiful views of the River and Lake Michigan and proximity to Navy Pier.

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Rooms at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, formerly the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, are sleek and stylish, and the glass tower at 20 E. Chestnut St. looks out over the lake and the skyline, including the old John Hancock Building.

Warwick Allerton - Chicago
The Allerton Hotel, now run by Warwick Hotels, is located in one of Chicago’s original highrise buildings, opened in 1924. It’s known for its Northern Italian Renaissance architecture.

Four Seasons Chicago
The Four Seasons Chicago isn’t exactly a budget hotel, but like others in the luxury chain, it’s worth every dollar of the considerable nightly room rate. Rooms are lavishly-designed, the views are spectacular and the service is top-notch.

Swissotel Chicago
Located where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, the Swissotel is a luxury hotel that still has a fun side. A special kid-friendly Kids Suite is set up for families, and the upper floors have spectacular views of Navy Pier and the Lake.