The best hotels to stay in Chicago • The Blonde Abroad

Whether you’re into sports, art, nightlife or food, Chicago has it all. Sports enthusiasts can catch a game at the famous Wrigley Field, while art enthusiasts can enjoy a stroll through the Art Institute of Chicago.

The Windy City has great award winning restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. No matter who’s in your group, there’s something for everyone in Chicago, Illinois.

While there are countless hotels to choose from in the big city, I’ve put together a list of Chicago hotels that fit every budget.

From luxury venues to budget-friendly lodgings, here are the best hotels to stay in Chicago!

Chicago luxury hotels

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a five-star hotel located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Here at the Waldorf Astoria, guests can enjoy a swim in the pool, relax in the spa, or burn calories in the gym.

The Brasserie is the hotel’s own restaurant and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves the best dishes. The rooms and suites at Waldorf Astoria are modern and spacious, and some rooms have a fireplace or terrace.

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is the perfect hotel for couples and families who want to stay in luxury and visit Chicago.

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Nobu Hotel Chicago combines modern amenities with Japanese culture and decor. This luxury hotel is located in downtown Chicago, making it easy for guests to walk to many of the city’s attractions. Guests can enjoy time in the hotel’s tranquil pool or modern fitness center.

The Chicago skyline can be admired from The Rooftop, one of the Nobu Hotel’s two restaurants and lounges.

Nobu Restaurant is located on the ground floor and serves delicious Japanese-inspired dishes. The rooms are comfortable and modern with simple furnishings.

Nobu Hotel Chicago is the perfect hotel for those who want superior amenities with a divine dining experience.

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Mid-range hotels in Chicago

Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue offers luxury apartments for short stays. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with a fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a washing machine.

Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue also has an indoor pool and gym for guests to use. The properties are close to Grant Park and other Chicago attractions.

Sentral Chicago Michigan Avenue is a great place for business travelers or those with large groups.

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Pendry Chicago is housed in Carbide and Carbon’s 1929 Art Deco building in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood. The recently renovated 364-room hotel is both modern and classic. The hotel is home to four restaurants and bars.

Venteux offers French-inspired dishes with signature cocktails. Bar Pendry is the hotel’s signature bar with a central fireplace and a moody atmosphere serving small snacks, cocktails and other drinks.

Chateau Carbide is located on the front of the hotel^e floor and offers fantastic rooftop views of the Chicago skyline. Finally, The Billiard Gallery is located off the lobby and offers guests specialty drinks and billiards games along with rotating artwork from local artists.

Pendry Chicago is the perfect hotel for business travelers or couples looking for a more sophisticated yet fun Chicago adventure.

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The Guesthouse Hotel offers a home away from home. Guests can choose between one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts.

Each suite features a fully equipped kitchen, sitting area, balcony with gas BBQ and a separate bedroom and bathroom. The hotel also has a Clubroom, where guests can cozy up by the fireplace with a good book from the hotel library.

The Guesthouse Hotel is a perfect hotel in Chicago for bachelor parties, large groups and families.

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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is a Marriott Hotel in the Theater District of the Windy City. Guests at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown can relax in the hotel’s indoor pool or enjoy a drink at Raised Bar, the rooftop bar with fantastic views of the city.

There is also Staytion Market and Bar, offering breakfast, pastries and food all day. The rooms are modern and spacious with luxurious bedding and great views of the Chicago skyline.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is a perfect stay for families and couples who want to be in the heart of Chicago.

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Budget hotels in Chicago

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel is a budget-friendly hotel in Chicago. Guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch at NiX Restaurant or an evening drink at the 1920s-style Martini Bar.

Millennium Knickerbocker’s guestrooms are contemporary and spacious, accommodating two to four guests.

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago is the perfect hotel for couples and small families who want to stay on a budget while enjoying modern amenities.

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Talbott Hotel is a boutique hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Guests can enjoy great amenities like fitness center access, a 24-hour front desk and in-room dining.

Dine at Talbott Cucina, which serves American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, or Al Fresco Dining, which serves seasonal dishes on the hotel’s outdoor patio. Talbott Hotel has both rooms and suites for two to four guests.

Talbott Hotel is the perfect hotel for couples and small families who want to stay in style and save some money at the same time.

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