Best Hotels in The Loop, Chicago for 2026

I stayed at a Chicago hotel that was once a Gilded Age men's club. The history drew me in, but playful details won me over.

I stayed at the Chicago Athletic Association, a historic gentlemen's club turned luxury hotel with Gilded Age charm and whimsical designs.

Best Hotels in The Loop, Chicago for 2026

Hotels ranked on industry awards, guest reviews and hotel class ratings Unbiased content created by U.S. News editors Photo tours of select hotels by local experts Our AI model can make mistakes.

14 best hotels in Chicago, from serene hideaways to architectural treasures

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Chicago’s best budget hotels

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The Best Luxury Hotels for Your Chicago Getaway

Cloud Gate, known as The Bean, is seen at AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in Chicago. Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Welcome to the Windy City, where you’ll wander through streets ...

Ketu Amin continues downtown Chicago hotel shopping spree with Wade Hotel deal

The Wade at 644 North Lake Shore Drive and Komal Patel of Vinayaka Hospitality (Google Maps, Facebook)Chicago-based investor Ketu Amin is snagging the Wade Hotel overlooking Lake Michigan at a ...

Chicago Investor Ketu Amin Targets Lakeshore Wade Hotel

The Wade Hotel on Lake Shore Drive is about to change hands for pennies on the dollar. Meet the investor buying up downtown ...

Delivery robots swarm Chicago sidewalk in viral video

A viral video shows roughly a dozen Coco Robotics delivery robots swarming a Chicago sidewalk near Lincoln Park, raising wheelchair access concerns.

Chicago neighborhood named among the ‘coolest in the world' for 2026

Avondale and Logan Square in Chicago have been hailed by TimeOut magazine as among the “coolest” in the world — but this year, a different one made the list. TimeOut released their “40 coolest neighborhoods in the world” list for 2026 Wednesday.

Brandon Johnson to Seek Second Term as Mayor of Chicago

Despite low popularity ratings, Mr. Johnson said he wanted to double down on his progressive agenda and focus on improving life for working-class residents.

Should Chicago close more schools? Candidates for school board president diverge on key issue

The candidate backed by the Chicago Teachers Union opposes school closures. Two are open to closing schools, but only after hearing from communities. And one pointed to how consolidations can benefit students.

Chicago ranked No. 1 city in the world for resiliency to climate change. What that means

Chicago was just ranked the number one city in the world for resiliency to climate change. However, that doesn’t mean Chicago is immune to climate change, nor does it mean the city has put the most effort and resources into preventing impacts from climate change.

Chicago mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 9 injured Saturday night

Chicago police are investigating a mass shooting on the city’s South Side, with one person dead and at least nine others injured.

Connor Bedard named the 37th captain in Chicago Blackhawks history

Connor Bedard — the No. 1 draft pick in 2023 — is now the youngest captain in the NHL, as well as the second-youngest captain in Chicago Blackhawks history.

Chicago And Styx Return Home As ‘The Windy Cities’ Tour Hits Chicago

Amidst their 'The Windy Cities' tour, 70s and 80s rock hitmakers Styx and Chicago arrived home in the city of Chicago for a terrific homecoming concert at Allstate Arena.

Rainy conditions expected to persist in Chicago Bears gameday forecast

The Chicago area remains under a flood watch, and rainy conditions are expected for the Chicago Bears’ game Sunday