The Peninsula Chicago

When booking a couples' city break in Chicago there are a wide range of hotels to choose from. Whether you are looking for a downtown stay where you can easily immerse yourselves in the city's vibrant cultural and restaurant scene, or you want a cosy hideaway, there are properties to suit most tastes and budgets. Our hotel experts have scanned the city in search of the best romantic hotels in Chicago. Chosen on their design, service, location and amenities we've selected charming adult-only B&Bs, all-out luxury stays, grand historic properties, and hotels with stand-out restaurants. So why not browse through our collection to start planning that trip away for two?

For luxury

  • Viceroy Chicago is a magnificent hybrid of old and new; a perfectly preserved 1920's facade attached to a glistening glass tower in downtown Chicago. Inside you will find the same paradoxes; the rooms are spectacular and so are the views from their floor to ceiling windows. The sexy rooftop bar (with a pool) is perfect for romantic evenings as is The Somerset restaurant downstairs. Luxury defined.
  • The Peninsula Chicago stands out for its dignified grandeur. Expect luxury touches such as specially commissioned artworks and glorious soaking tubs (perfect for two) with epic city views. With three award-winning restaurants and a spa that offers treatments inspired by Ayurvedic and Asian philosophies — you'll want for nothing here.
  • The Hoxton Chicago is a high-end luxury hotel within easy reach of the city centre and Chicago’s best nightlife spots. Couples should choose one of the Cosy Up rooms with dual aspect city views from the bed. Complete with a rooftop pool and a range of restaurants — this is a good choice for the young and trendy.
  • The Langham, Chicago is well located on the river in downtown. Elegant rooms are classic in their design with views from picture windows stealing the show. Amenities include an exclusive members club, gym, restaurant, bar, award-winning spa and indoor pool. A 'has-it-all' option for a luxury couples' break.

For a boutique

The Gwen

  • The Gwen has undergone a divine transformation from a historic building to a luxury boutique hotel. Art Deco glamour reigns supreme in the rooms, restaurants and the chic wrap-around rooftop bar. Expect jewel tones, gold fittings, glossy marble & epic city views. A sexy and stylish stay.

For a historic stay

The Blackstone

  • The Talbott Hotel is a glamorous Great Gatsby style hotel and a perfect base for romance. Set in a beautifully refurbished 1920's building in downtown Chicago, comfortable and spacious rooms have been carefully crafted by local designers. The popular on-site restaurant draws crowds, as do the cocktails at the vintage bar. An elegant choice.
  • The tallest building in the city when it opened, The Blackstone is a historic grand dame updated to the 21st Century. Expect wood-panelling, chandeliers and double-height ceilings combining with buzzing restaurants, an extensive art collection and quirky modern furniture. Having hosted many Presidents and celebrities, you can be sure of a very luxurious stay. A real destination hotel for couples.

For a B&B

Bishops Hall

  • The Sono is a lovely boutique B&B in the Old Town. Immaculate light-filled rooms are serene yet homely. A dreamy country kitchen with relaxed benches, a roof-top with city views and fire-side sitting rooms seal the deal. The adults-only policy make this the perfect cosy love nest.
  • Villa d'Citta is an Italian-themed B&B in a leafy residential neighbourhood. Built in the 1880s, expect high ceilings, wooden pillars and Georgian windows. Spacious suites channel a Mediterranean feel with marble baths, Roman busts and antique beds. Relax by the fire or soak in the outdoor hot tub. Made for couples.
  • Bishops Hall is a grand Georgian-Revival B&B with glamorous period drama. Romantic rooms bring the past to life; expect four-poster beds, oriental rugs, gilded portraits and Chinese porcelain. Fire-side tea-time and musical evenings are the cherry on the cake.
  • Harvey House Bed and Breakfast is a small yet sophisticated B&B located in leafy Oak Park. Rooms and suites have been lovingly designed and decorated; you'll find antique beds, exotic patterned rugs, burning fires and atmospheric slanting ceilings. A cosy hideaway for two.

For foodies

Nobu Hotel Chicago

  • At Nobu Hotel Chicago, sexy city style meets world-class cuisine on Chicago's 'restaurant row'. Rooms are a masterclass in luxurious restraint; think 'wow' floor-to-ceiling views, Japanese tubs and Asian-inspired minimalist furniture. Enjoy Nobu culinary favourites, a slick indoor pool and skyline facing rooftop terrace. Perfect for a food-centric and luxurious couples' break.

For great value

Claridge House

  • Claridge House offers boutique luxury for those on a budget. Muted rooms are designed to feel like home with cosy throws, Netflix, spa showers and eclectic artwork. A spa and beautiful French bistro-style bar make this ideal for a romantic and affordable getaway.

Still not sure where to book?

The 13 Best Romantic Hotels in Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago

Chicago (Near North Side)

The Peninsula exudes dignified grandeur. Rooms feature touches of high-class elegance such as Bernaudaud china, soaking tubs in bathrooms and specially commissioned art. Impeccable views of glittering downtown Chicago from most rooms and suites. Pool, gym, spa, three award-winning restaurants.

  • Spa - The Peninsula Spa is inspired by Ayurvedic and Asian philosophies, wih massages and therapy treatments to soothe any ailment.
  • Sights nearby - The Museum of Contemporary Art, Driehaus Museum and beloved Chicago Water Tower are all a 5 minute stroll from the Peninsula.
  • Lively area - Located in the Near North area of Downtown Chicago, along the electric Magnificent Mile.
  • Restaurant - The Lobby is an elegant location serving contemporary American cuisine.
from £394 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Langham, Chicago

Chicago (Near North Side)

Overlooking the Chicago River and surrounded by downtown Chi-town skyscrapers, this hotel is a glamorous choice for the discerning traveller. Rooms feature a cream canvas, dark polished woods and royal purple throws. Gym, spa, pool. Exclusive private members' club with city views. Restaurant, bar.

  • Sights nearby - Located right next to the ostentatious and famous Trump Tower and less than a mile from the Museum of Contemporary Art.
  • Spa - The award winning Chuan Spa offers a range of holistic treatments to relax, renew and pamper
  • Swimming Pool - 67 foot heated indoor pool
  • Views
from £434 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Talbott Hotel

Chicago (Near North Side)

A glamorous great Gatsby style hotel, in a beautifully refurbished 1920's building in downtown Chicago. The comfortable and spacious rooms have been carefully crafted by local designers. The popular on site restaurant draws crowds, as do the cocktails at the vintage bar. An elegant spot.

  • City Style - This hotel harks back to glory days of Chicago in the 1920's- a masterpeice of gleaming marble and vintage fixtures
  • Designer Shopping - Just down the road you will find the Magnificent Mile of Michigan Avenue, famed for its designer shopping
  • Hotel Entertainment - 20 East the hotel's restaurant is somewhat of a local hotspot and tends to become lively on the weekends
  • Sights nearby - The renowned House of Blues music venue is less than a mile away and well worth a visit
from £133 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Viceroy Chicago

Chicago (Near North Side)

A magnificent hybrid of old and new, a perfectly preserved 1920's facade attached to a glistening glass tower. Inside you will find the same paradoxes, the rooms are spectacular and so are the views from their floor to ceiling windows. The rooftop bar draws a crowd, as does The Somerset downstairs.

  • City Style - A historic 1920's facade married to a glorious waved glass tower, with interiors by TAL Studio- the result will not disappoint
  • Sights nearby - Just down the road is the Oak Street Beach, a sandy shore of Lake Michigan where one can swim and lounge in the sun
  • Views
  • Designer
from £169 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Hoxton Chicago

Chicago (Fulton Market)

A high-end luxury hotel in easy reach of the city centre and Chicago’s best nightlife spots, ideally designed and equipped for business or pleasure. Public spaces and rooms are bright and elegant, making excellent use of space, and the rooftop pool and range of restaurants won't fail to impress.

  • City Style - Offering a sophisticated and stylish air in an exciting, gourmet neighbourhood a short journey from the city centre
  • Business meetings - The hotel boasts excellent meeting facilities and rooms perfectly suited for the travelling businessperson
  • Local markets - Fulton Market takes its name from the world class food markets and dining in the area
  • Sights nearby - The Oprah Winfrey show is filmed at the nearby Harpo Studios, a popular attraction
from £141 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Harvey House Bed and Breakfast

Chicago (Oak Park)

A small yet sophisticated and stylish B&B located in Oak Park, a leafy village within the Chicago municipality. 5 rooms and suites have been lovingly designed and decorated; expect antique beds, exotic patterned rugs, burning fires and atmospheric slanting ceilings. Many dining options are nearby.

  • Local exploring - Exploring nearby Chicago is easy as a nearby train leaves for the centre every 8 minutes. Oak Park has restaurants & galleries
  • City Style - A cosy home-away-from-home from which to explore Chicago if you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle
  • Sights nearby - The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is worth exploring, as well as Chicago's Architecture Center
  • Restrictions on children - Children over 12 years of age are welcome
from £162 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Blackstone

Chicago (The Loop)

Historic grand-dame updated for the 21st-century. Built in the Beaux-Art era, this city-centre luxury hotel is the epitome of boutique glamour. Wood-panelling, chandeliers & double-height ceilings combine with buzzing restaurants, extensive art collection & quirky modern furniture to great effect.

  • City Style - A Chicago institution dripping in history which feels cool, chic and on the pulse
  • Great walks - Grant Park is literally on the doorstep. Explore Millenium Park, world-famous Cloud Atlas and Buckingham Fountain
  • Views - Many rooms have views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park
  • Restaurant -
from £147 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Gwen

Chicago (Near North Side)

Divine transformation from a historic building to a luxury boutique hotel. 1920s sculptor Gwen Lux is behind the façade; Art Deco glamour reigns supreme in the rooms, restaurants & a wrap-around rooftop bar. Expect jewel tones, gold fittings, glossy marble & epic city views. A sexy & stylish stay.

  • City Style - Will suit those after a brilliant location, understated luxury, beautiful interiors and excellent dining experiences
  • Sights nearby - Chicago is an architectural heaven. In the area look out for the Wrigley Building, neo-Gothic Tribune Tower & Time Life Building
  • Great walks - The property is just 2 blocks from the Chicago River; easily get onto the city's scenic River Walk
  • Views - All the suites come with spectacular city views
from £121 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Claridge House

Chicago (Near North Side)

Boutique luxury for those on a budget. Inviting public areas are a stylish mishmash of textures, textiles and tones with mid-century funiture. Muted rooms are designed to feel like home with cosy throws, Netflix, spa showers and eclectic artwork. There's a spa & beautiful French bistro-style bar.

  • Local exploring - While Gold Coast is known as a residential area, it's surprisingly close to many of the city's top sites
  • Spa - Spa at the Gold Coast offers a range of treatments and massages using quality products designed to rejuvenate all skin types
  • Great walks - Start your day with a stroll to the lakefront or a jog in Lincoln Park
  • Designer
from £109 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Nobu Hotel Chicago

Chicago (West Loop)

Sexy city style meets world-class cuisine on Chicago's 'restaurant row'. Rooms are a masterclass in luxurious restraint; think 'wow' floor-to-ceiling views, Japanese tubs and Asian-inspired minimalist furniture. Enjoy Nobu culinary favourites, slick indoor pool and skyline-facing rooftop terrace.

  • Foodies - Nobu's black cod & iconic Bento Boxes are famous the world over. Enjoy Japanese culinary delights without the need to head home
  • Romantic Break - Spend afternoons by the indoor pool before a special evening of dinner and cocktails with incredible Chicago skyline views
  • Great walks - Walk off delicious meals with a wander down West Randolph Street, the city's foodie hotspot
  • Local markets - Walk to nearby Chicago French Market, the city’s only year-round indoor marketplace
from £166 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa d'Citta

Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Italian-themed B&B in a leafy residential neighbourhood. Built in the 1880s, expect high ceilings, wooden pillars and Georgian windows. Spacious suites channel a Mediterranean feel with marble baths, Roman busts and antique beds. Relax by the fire or soak in the outdoor hot tub. Made for couples.

  • Romantic Break - Enjoy laid-back luxury, a strong sense of privacy and the feel of staying at a home-away-from-home
  • Sights nearby - It's just over 20 minutes by public transport into downtown Chicago to explore the Magnificent Mile
  • Romantic
  • Full of character
from £126 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Sono

Chicago (Old Town)

Boutique B&B in the Old Town. Immaculate light-filled rooms are serene yet homely with soft monochrome colour schemes, fluffy carpets and walk-in showers. A dreamy country-kitchen with relaxed benches, roof-top with city views and fire-side sitting rooms seal the deal. Cosy contemporary love nest.

  • Romantic Break - Adult-only, this property excels in grown-up peace and quiet. Check-in to spend uniterrupted quality time together
  • Local exploring - Explore Chicago's charming Old Town neighbourhood with its shops, parks and restaurants
  • Views - There are great city views from the rooftop deck
  • Adult Only -
from £125 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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