Finding the best hotels in Chicago starts with your interests. Located along the aptly named Chicago River, the largest city in Illinois is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper. The bustling metropolis, punctuated by lush green boulevards, is a shopper’s paradise that takes hospitality up a notch, as well as a destination with iconic buildings, world-class museums, legendary music venues, and a glistening lakefront. Whether it’s a historic hotel near Millennium Park, a luxury escape near the beach, or an Art Deco remnant of the Roaring Twenties that you’re looking to experience, you can find it in Chicago. Here, we’ve rounded up 13 of the best hotels in this Midwestern capital of architecture.


Chicago Motor Club Hampton Inn

This is no ordinary Hampton Inn. This property is located inside the 17-story Chicago Motor Club, an Art Deco building that once housed the offices of the automobile association. The property offers the comforts of a Hampton Inn inside a building sure to make you hear the call of the open road. Inside you’ll find a map of the United States and a classic car. The stay is a great option for travelers looking to spend time at Navy Pier.