The Peninsula Chicago
A consistently top-rated luxury hotel just off the Magnificent Mile on Superior Street.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Polished, formal five-star service with large rooms, a renowned spa, and an elegant afternoon-tea lobby.
Our read - 02
Quintessential luxury — and priced like it.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Peninsula Chicago earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Peninsula Chicago works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Peninsula Chicago works.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, The Peninsula Chicago delivers.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Magnificent Mile shopping (steps away)
- Chicago River & downtown (short walk)
- Museum of Contemporary Art (~5 min)
- West Loop dining scene (~15 min by car)
- Lakefront beaches (not immediate)
What you're paying for
Rooms are notably spacious for a city hotel, with bedside tech panels and marble baths. Suites and the rooftop spa/pool are the splurge; expect formal, high-touch service throughout and resort-style pricing on extras.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $$$$ — top luxury tier
- Timing
- Year-round; rates ease in deep winter
- Booking
- Direct or luxury-travel advisor for perks
- Getting there
- Walking distance to the Mag Mile and river
Sources and method (2)
- At 108 E Superior St off the Mag Mile; has held Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond ratings every year since opening in 2001 peninsula.com ↗
- Named the #1 Hotel in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report in 2025; spa includes a half-Olympic pool on the 19th floor overlooking the skyline fivestaralliance.com ↗