Historic Hotels in Downtown Chicago

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Historic Hotels in Downtown Chicago

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Downtown Chicago on Hotels.com. These Downtown Chicago Historic Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on .

A modern hotel lobby with a curved white sofa, two side tables with lamps, a black coffee table, and a large chandelier.

1. Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago
4.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,428 reviews)
$191 nightly
The price is $227
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Chicago
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Top landmarks in Downtown Chicago

A Ferris wheel and a carousel at a fairground.

Navy Pier

9.0/10 (24,140 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Navy Pier, a popular place for shoppers in Downtown Chicago. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here?
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Find out more about Downtown Chicago

What's Downtown Chicago Like?

Visitors really like Downtown Chicago, especially its architecture and riverfront access. Travelers like this scenic neighborhood for its museums. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue. Other popular sights worth a visit include Lake Michigan.

How to Get to Downtown Chicago

Flying to:

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Downtown Chicago
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Downtown Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 21.1 mi (34 km) from Downtown Chicago

Traveling to Downtown Chicago by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

  • Millennium Station
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station
  • Chicago Union Station

Getting to Downtown Chicago on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

  • State Station
  • Clark-Lake Station
  • Lake Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Chicago

What to See in Downtown Chicago

  • Navy Pier
  • Michigan Avenue
  • Lake Michigan
  • Marina City
  • Daley Plaza

Things to Do in Downtown Chicago

  • Goodman Theater
  • James M. Nederlander Theatre
  • Chicago Theatre
  • House of Blues Chicago
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre

Other Popular Downtown Chicago Attractions

  • Marshall Field Building
  • Chicago Cultural Center
  • London Guarantee Building
  • State Street
  • Michigan Avenue Bridge