The Langham, Chicago
A luxury hotel inside a Mies van der Rohe riverfront tower, known for design, spa, and afternoon tea.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Sleek, light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling river views inside an architectural landmark.
Our read - 02
Among the most polished design-luxury stays in the city.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Langham, Chicago earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Langham, Chicago works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Langham, Chicago works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Langham, Chicago delivers.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Chicago River & Riverwalk (at the door)
- The Loop (short walk)
- Magnificent Mile (~8 min walk)
- West Loop dining (~12 min car)
- Lakefront beaches (not immediate)
What you're paying for
Rooms are bright, modern, and generously sized with floor-to-ceiling windows; river-view rooms are worth the premium. The Chuan Spa and a strong service culture round out the stay.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $$$$ — top luxury tier
- Timing
- Year-round; river views shine in warmer months
- Booking
- Direct or advisor for spa and dining perks
- Getting there
- On the river, short walk to the Loop and Mag Mile
Sources and method (3)
- Occupies the lower 13 floors of Mies van der Rohe's 1971 IBM Building (a Chicago Landmark on the National Register); 316 rooms gpchicago.com ↗
- The 16,000-sq-ft Chuan Spa holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating — the only spa in Chicago to do so luxebeatmag.com ↗
- thepointsguy.com ↗