Chicago · United States
Where to Stay in The Loop, Chicago
Central business district and cultural core, bounded by the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Skyscrapers, theatres, and major institutions dominate.
✦ The vibe
Bustling, professional, historic – a mix of suits and tourists by day, quieter at night.
👤 Best for
First-time visitors who want to be near the Art Institute, Millennium Park, and public transport.
🏨 Where to stay
Business-oriented hotels and a few luxury properties. Mid-range to high-end, expect $200-$400 a night.
🚇 Getting around
Very walkable. CTA 'L' trains connect to O'Hare (Blue Line) and Midway (Orange Line). Union Station for Metra.
📍 Nearby
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate), Art Institute of Chicago.
Best hotels in The Loop
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to The Loop
University Club of Chicago
305 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →The Palmer House Hilton
310 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →HI Chicago
320 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Congress Plaza Hotel
360 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
378 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →The Standard Club
388 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
417 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Sonder Plymouth
437 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District
452 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Travelodge Chicago
459 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Union League Club
468 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Wyndham Blake Hotel
546 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →The Blackstone, Autograph Collection
550 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel
573 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Ewing Annex Hotel
584 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop
616 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Hilton Chicago
671 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →The Kimpton Gray Hotel
674 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Manilow Suites at Millennium Park Plaza
717 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →JW Marriott Chicago
722 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop
730 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Le Méridien Essex
734 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →The Buckingham Hotel
737 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →The Marquee at Block 37
757 m from The Loop
View intelligence briefing →Other areas in Chicago
Found your hotel? Get the full briefing.
Best rooms to request, the 14-day forecast for your dates, dining, transport and budget — free for any Chicago hotel.