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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Chicago, USA

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Less than a mile away from Grant Park and Millennium Park, this historic boutique hotel is located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood and features an on-site restaurant and state-of-the-art 24-hour business centre. Free WiFi is available.

Complimentary tea, coffee and water in the lobby. Location was great, right beside the blue line that connects to the airport and walking distance to most attractions downtown. Room size was good, bathroom looks like it was freshly renovated.

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9
Superb
1,698 reviews
Price from
£157
per night

At The Guesthouse Hotel you will find boutique shopping that features local artists and designers, a 24-hour front desk, and a mini-market. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities and a shared lounge.

Wow! The Guesthouse is such a lovely place to stay. The staff are friendly and helpful and the apartment we stayed in was spacious, comfortable and stylish. It had everything we could possibly need for our 4 day stay with a well equipped kitchen, lots of white fluffy towels, lovely bathroom products and super comfy beds. It is really easy to get downtown from the hotel - just hop on the 22 bus that stops outside or take a short walk to the nearest ‘El’ train station Argyle. We absolutely loved it and will definitely stay here again if we come back to Chicago.

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9.6
Exceptional
183 reviews
Price from
£294
per night

Steps away from the iconic shopping, dining and entertainment of Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, this downtown Chicago boutique hotel puts a spin on modern luxury and comfort, offering 3 on-site restaurants, a rooftop bar and nightclub and expansive meeting and social spaces.

Superb city centre location. The rooms were perfect. Very spacious, spotlessly clean and very well appointed. Wonderful breakfast in the diner at the entrance. Very unusual to get such a spacious rooms in a busy city centre. Enjoyed the stay more than I had anticipated.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,193 reviews
Price from
£244
per night

Situated in Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, this luxury hotel is located in the modern Aqua building. Free WiFi access is offered in every room, and Millennium Park can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk.

great location, excellent staff, very comfortable rooms (with comfortable beds and pillows)

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8.1
Very good
1,898 reviews
Price from
£200
per night

Located in the heart of the Chicago city centre, this hotel is within 5 minutes’ walk from the luxury shops of Michigan Avenue and the banks of the Chicago River. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel.

the position was great !!! the bed is very comfy and the room spacious! the people were very nice !! always !!

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8.5
Very good
1,426 reviews
Price from
£141
per night

The Washington/Wells transportation rail stop is just 3 blocks away, offering easy access to the city’s famed attractions. The hotel is 1 mile away from the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile. United Center and Lincoln Park Zoo are both 2 miles away.

The best location and quality/price ratio. Good breakfast, clean and comfortable room.

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8
Very good
4,309 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

Just 2 blocks away from the shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, this boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago and offers spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and upscale amenities.

I love the bathroom, the bed and the decor.

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8.5
Very good
2,216 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Just 2 blocks away from the shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, this alternative boutique is located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood and offers upscale amenities, on-site dining and free WiFi with complimentary to-go hotspot services.

Great location, main sights are close by at a walkable distance. Hotel right next to the metro station. Great interior design, doesn't feel like a typical hotel room, not too quirky either. Bed was very comfortable and the shower had a great water pressure. Staff was friendly and helpful. We only stayed for a night but were able to check in early as well as leave our luggage there on the following day after having checked out of the room, prior to taking a train in the evening.

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8.3
Very good
1,831 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

Featuring designs and décor inspired by the Chicago World’s Fair, every room at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers a 37-inch flat-screen TV with in-room fitness channels. Rooms also include large bathrooms with designer bathrobes and designer bath amenities.

Nice clean hotel. Comfortable bed! Friendly and helpful staff

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8.5
Very good
1,018 reviews
Price from
£202
per night

This Chicago hostel is located in Lincoln Park and is a few blocks from the Fullerton subway station. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout this hostel.

Guest rooms at the Chicago Getaway Hostel include access to free lockers; locks are not provided but are available for purchase. Bed linens are provided. Select rooms include a private bathroom or a shared bathroom.

Excellent place! I’ll return here in my next visit

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8.3
Very good
3,991 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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