One of the most romantic hotels in Chicago — Parisian Art Deco architecture in the Gold Coast, a residential atmosphere, and the kind of intimate luxury that the larger Magnificent Mile hotels cannot match.
Why We Chose It
One of the most romantic hotels in Chicago — the Waldorf Astoria in the Gold Coast, with Parisian Art Deco architecture, rooms featuring fireplaces and private terraces, and a spectacular spa with indoor lap pool and sundeck. The most intimate of Chicago's luxury hotels; feels like a private French apartment building rather than a hotel. The 2022 renovation elevated it significantly. From ~$525/night.
What Stands Out
- Parisian Art Deco design: feels more like a Haussmann-era Paris building than a Chicago hotel
- Fireplaces and private terraces in many rooms — extraordinary for a US hotel
- Spa and indoor lap pool: the best hotel pool experience in Chicago
- Gold Coast location: steps from Oak Street Beach, Magnificent Mile shopping
- 2022 renovation: elevated rooms, new Peacock Lounge, revived Bernard's Bar
- Most romantic hotel in Chicago — the consistent choice for anniversary and honeymoon stays