Pros

  • Central location along the Magnificent Mile
  • Large rooms, some with great views
  • Luxury spa and wonderful four-lane lap pool with skylight
  • Large fitness center with modern machines and flat-screen TVs
  • Upscale shopping mall on-site
  • Twice daily housekeeping
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • No iPod docks (though available upon request)
  • Unexceptional restaurant (but with gorgeous city views)
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Bottom Line

This 434-room hotel sits atop an upscale shopping mall right off the Magnificent Mile. The luxurious spa, the wonderful four-lane lap pool, the great design, and the outstanding address could make it one of the nicest hotels in town -- but the rooms fall a tad short— with sophisticated but somewhat generic decor, some outdated amenities and shower/tub combos in many bathrooms (EDIT: Rooms are currently undergoing renovations expected to be completed Spring 2020). The cuisine at the on-site brasserie doesn't wow, but the beautiful city views through its floor-to-ceiling windows do.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Location

Atop Water Tower Place, half a block from the Magnificent Mile

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is set in a 74-story skyscraper it shares with Water Tower Place, one of Chicago's most popular shopping centers. The hotel entrance is located on a side street half a block from the iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue known as the Magnificent Mile, where some of Chicago's most elegant hotels stand side-by side with expensive stores. Art galleries, top-notch restaurants, and landmarks -- such as the historic Water Tower, John Hancock Observatory, the Pumping Station and Wrigley Building -- are within easy walking distance from the hotel.

  • 20-minute drive to Midway International Airport
  • 35-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
  • 4-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
  • 5-minute drive to the Loop
  • 25-minute walk to the Millennium Park
  • 5-minute drive to the downtown Theatre District
  • 5-minute drive or 15-minute subway ride to the Art Institute of Chicago
  • 5-minute drive or 15-minute subway ride to the Chicago City Hall
  • 5-minute drive or 20-minute subway ride to the Old Town
  • 12-minute drive or 25-minute subway ride to the Wrigley Field
  • 12-minute drive to Kenwood neighborhood
  • 13-minute drive to the Museum of Science and Industry
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Things You Should Know About The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Also Known As

  • Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel

Room Types

  • Anniversary Suite
  • Deluxe Four Seasons Executive Suite
  • Deluxe Lakeside One-Bedroom Suite
  • Deluxe Room
  • Four Seasons Executive Suite
  • Large Premier One-Bedroom Suite
  • Moderate Room
  • Premier Four Seasons Executive Suite
  • Premier One-Bedroom Suite
  • Premier One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
  • Premier Room
  • Presidential Suite
  • Superior Lakeside One-Bedroom Suite
  • Superior Room

Address

160 E Pearson St, at Water Tower Place, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2308, United States

Phone

(312) 266-1000

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Location

Atop Water Tower Place, half a block from the Magnificent Mile

The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is set in a 74-story skyscraper it shares with Water Tower Place, one of Chicago's most popular shopping centers. The hotel entrance is located on a side street half a block from the iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue known as the Magnificent Mile, where some of Chicago's most elegant hotels stand side-by side with expensive stores. Art galleries, top-notch restaurants, and landmarks -- such as the historic Water Tower, John Hancock Observatory, the Pumping Station and Wrigley Building -- are within easy walking distance from the hotel.

  • 20-minute drive to Midway International Airport
  • 35-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
  • 4-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
  • 5-minute drive to the Loop
  • 25-minute walk to the Millennium Park
  • 5-minute drive to the downtown Theatre District
  • 5-minute drive or 15-minute subway ride to the Art Institute of Chicago
  • 5-minute drive or 15-minute subway ride to the Chicago City Hall
  • 5-minute drive or 20-minute subway ride to the Old Town
  • 12-minute drive or 25-minute subway ride to the Wrigley Field
  • 12-minute drive to Kenwood neighborhood
  • 13-minute drive to the Museum of Science and Industry
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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

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