The #1 hotel in Chicago in CNT's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards — and the most locally-beloved lifestyle property in the city. The Godfrey occupies a sleek River North tower with 221 spacious rooms, a boutique spa, and I|O Godfrey, the largest hotel rooftop dining and event space in Chicago. The rooftop is a genuine destination for locals, not just a hotel amenity, which gives the property an energy that the more formal Mag Mile hotels lack. A strong pick for travelers who want to feel like they're in the city rather than insulated from it.
Why We Chose It
A 221-room design hotel in River North with the I|O rooftop bar and lounge as its defining feature — one of Chicago’s best rooftop scenes with skyline views. Modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a location in the heart of Chicago’s gallery and nightlife district.
What Stands Out
- I|O rooftop bar
- River North location
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Skyline views
- Gallery district access