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The 3 best hotels in Chicago.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 20 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Chicago, United States: Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago (budget), Riu Plaza Chicago (best value) and Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 14, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetClub Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago8.2/10 · €244 / nightBest ValueRiu Plaza Chicago9.1/10 · €217 / nightLuxuryTrump International Hotel & Tower Chicago9.4/10 · €554 / night
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Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, Chicago
Budget
8.2€244 / night

Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago

★★★★Chicago Loop

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.2/10 from 5,335 guest reviews
  • ≈ 6 min walk to Willis Tower
  • Chosen from 20 hotels
5,335 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central Loop setting near Millennium Park, restaurants, and public transport links.
  • Room Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though stained carpets and inconsistent housekeeping schedules occur.
  • Pets allowed
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 5,335 guest reviews; joint review-score position 16 of 20 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €244.33 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Location: Chicago Loop, Chicago. Address: 111 West Adams Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
  • Useful facilities listed by the property: Gym, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Riu Plaza Chicago, Chicago
Best Value★ Our pick
9.1€217 / night

Riu Plaza Chicago

★★★★Magnificent Mile

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.1/10 from 8,463 guest reviews
  • ≈ 14 min walk to Two Prudential Plaza
  • Chosen from 20 hotels
8,463 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near Michigan Avenue, walkable to major attractions, restaurants, and public transport.
  • Pricing: Reasonable room rates, but guests dislike high extra charges for parking.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 8,463 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 20 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Location: Magnificent Mile, Chicago. Address: 150 East Ontario Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
  • Useful facilities listed by the property: Gym, Family rooms, Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Terrace. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Chicago
Luxury
9.4€554 / night

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

★★★★★Near North Side

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Pool days

  • 9.4/10 from 1,145 guest reviews
  • ≈ 8 min walk to Two Prudential Plaza
  • Chosen from 20 hotels
1,145 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting on the river near shopping, dining, and major attractions.
  • Value: High quality experience, though parking and minibar items are expensive.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.4/10 from 1,145 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 20 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Location: Near North Side, Chicago. Address: 401 North Wabash Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
  • Useful facilities listed by the property: Gym, Spa, Pool, Restaurant, Family rooms, Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Terrace. Availability, opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Two Prudential Plaza

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Chicago

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Chicago Loop

Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago · ≈ 6 min walk to Willis Tower

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Magnificent Mile

Riu Plaza Chicago · ≈ 14 min walk to Two Prudential Plaza

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Near North Side

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago · ≈ 8 min walk to Two Prudential Plaza

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Pool days

Map

BudgetBest ValueLuxuryWillis Tower · Millennium Park · Two Prudential Plaza

Chicago hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetClub Quarters Hotel Central Loop, ChicagoChicago Loop48.2 (5,335)€244
Best ValueRiu Plaza ChicagoMagnificent Mile49.1 (8,463)€217
LuxuryTrump International Hotel & Tower ChicagoNear North Side59.4 (1,145)€554

Questions about hotels in Chicago

What is the best budget hotel in Chicago?
Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago (Chicago Loop): 8.2/10 · 5,335 reviews · €244 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central Loop setting near Millennium Park, restaurants, and public transport links.”
What is the best value hotel in Chicago?
Riu Plaza Chicago (Magnificent Mile): 9.1/10 · 8,463 reviews · €217 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near Michigan Avenue, walkable to major attractions, restaurants, and public transport.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Chicago?
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago (Near North Side): 9.4/10 · 1,145 reviews · €554 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting on the river near shopping, dining, and major attractions.”
Where should I stay in Chicago?
Our three picks are in Chicago Loop, Magnificent Mile, Near North Side. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 14, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026.

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