If you are looking for great Chicago boutique hotels, head to the City Suites Hotel at 933 West Belmont. This Chicago boutique hotel is located a short distance from Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field Stadium. With rooms available from around $100 per night, the hotel is within an impressive historic building with a stylish Art Deco interior. The environment of a lot of Chicago hotels like this is laid back and relaxing; guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, a coffee, tea and cookie service in the lobby and super comfortable bath robes in their rooms. Other perks include free wireless internet access throughout the entire hotel and use of Ballys Total Fitness. The hotel has 45 rooms over four floors, all of which are finished in the hotel’s signature Art Deco style.
The Seneca Hotel at 200 East Chestnut is also priced at around $100 per night and is suitable for visitors looking for boutique hotels in Chicago on a slightly larger scale. The Seneca has 180 rooms, a deli, two restaurants, an outdoor sunroof and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel staff is extremely friendly and willing to go the extra mile for their guests. Nearby attractions include the Navy Pier children’s museum, ESPN Zone and the Water Tower. All rooms have cable TV, air conditioning and whirlpool bath tubs. Breakfast is included, and meeting rooms are available for business travelers.
Of the many other boutique hotels Chicago has to offer, The Willows Hotel is one of the most attractive. Located at 555 West Surf Street in the city’s Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhood is priced at around $105 per night and is decorated in a modern European style. With 55 rooms over four floors, the Willows is in one of the most exclusive areas of the city. Guests can take advantage of their proximity to Lincoln Park Zoo, the Art Institute and Magnificent Mile. Breakfast is complimentary and wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.
One of the more expensive Chicago boutique hotels is the Majestic Hotel at 528 West Brompton Place. There are 52 rooms, including family rooms, which are available from $124. This hotel is considered to be one of the most appealing Chicago boutique hotels and is within walking distance of Wrigley Field Stadium and Lincoln Park Zoo. The Majestic is decorated in an old fashioned European style; rooms have four poster beds and tapestry furnishings. All suites include butler pantries with microwave, refrigerator and wet bar.
If you are interested in boutique hotels downtown Chicago, you should consider the Burnham, a Kimpton Hotel at 1 West Washington, just one mile from the Magnificent Mile shopping district. Rooms are available from $116 per night and are decorated in an elegant style, with dark wood and stylish furnishings. Guests may take advantage of the fitness room and the Atwood Cafe, which is opposite the hotel. Morning coffee, a daily newspaper and shoeshine is complimentary and there is an evening wine reception. This hotel is perfect for pet owners; pets are welcome and dog walking and grooming services can be provided. Rooms have cable tv, cd players, game consoles and high speed internet access. The Burnham hotel is a good choice for environmentally aware visitors; it has been awarded the Green Seal Certification and uses eco-friendly products and energy efficient practices.
Whatever you are looking for in Chicago boutique hotels, these five are a good place to start.