The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
9 (198 reviews)
160 East Pearson Street , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great old classy hotel
Very clean rooms
Incredibly professional staff
Beautiful updated property
Cons:
Basic room quality
Expensive for what was provided
Bad customer service on occasion

Categories

Cleanliness
9.95
The room was very clean, as noted in multiple reviews.
Service
9.99
The staff was incredibly professional and service-oriented, contributing to an excellent experience.
Location
9.96
Beautiful, updated property in the heart of Chicago, with access to everything.
Room Quality
7.91
Room quality noted as basic, with issues like cheap towels and no amenities.
Amenities
7.94
Limited amenities for the price, including missing basic features like a refrigerator or microwave.
Value for Money
7.4
Too expensive for the quality of the room and lack of free breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Rooftop service was slow but overall food and beverage quality seems adequate.
Overall Experience
9.92
Overall a good stay with some compliments on service and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views

Located atop Water Tower Place in Chicago’s Gold Coast, the Ritz-Carlton offers artfully decorated guest rooms with city or lake views. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a marble bathroom with deluxe toiletries.

World-Class Amenities

Guests can enjoy a swim in the lap pool, relax in the spa, or dine at one of the hotel's two restaurants and bar. With 24-hour concierge services, a modern fitness center, and a business center, every need is catered to at the Chicago Ritz Carlton.

Prime Location for Exploring

Situated near the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring Chicago's top attractions.

Book your stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago for an unforgettable luxury experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that all rooms are 100% fully nonsmoking. Smoking is also prohibited in all public areas such as restaurants, lounges, pool decks and lawns.

Valet parking is available for USD 79 per night.

The one-time extra bed fee is USD 40 per night.

The one-time pet fee per stay is USD 250.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs USD 14.95 per 24 hours.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 82 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 198 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.95
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.96
Room Quality: 7.91
Amenities: 7.94
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.92
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Garth family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Mel at the bar.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

large room, nice finishes, very clean

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great old classy Chicago hotel, unbelievable bed, nice shower, good view, quiet

Cons:

Their phones in room are like from the 90s

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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jacobo family_with_children gt
9
2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Gunter couple us
9
2025-12-19 via Nuitee
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Clarissa couple us
10
2025-12-09 via Nuitee
E
Ewelina
10
Pros:

Greta stay

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Patrick partner
10
Pros:

Be prepared to be treated like you are the most important guest at the hotel. The staff here is incredibly professional, helpful and service oriented. Every single one.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
R
Richard
6
Pros:

the property was fine, character-less but fine

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
L
Louis partner
10
Pros:

Très bel hôtel

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
J
James
6
Pros:

Too expensive for such a basic room. Cheap towels and toilet paper. Broken wall switches. Handle on bathroom door broke. Just a basic room with nothing special. No refrigerator or microwave. For almost $5000 for just 3 nights I had to pay for valet parking and all food (not even free snacks). Complimentary breakfast would have been great for $5000. Bathroom was nice but just a waste of money. Not sure what all the money was for. Will not recommend or ever go back.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Peter partner
4
Pros:

Old hotel that definitely not 5 star in any respect

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn family
10
Pros:

Beautiful, updated property with modern elegance situated in the heart of Chicago with access to literally everything. Will definitely be returning!

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
A
Autumn partner
10
Pros:

It was exceptional as always!

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
B
Braulio partner
6
Pros:

The rooftop service was slow even with not many people dinning in. Otherwise, the entire hotel stay was AMAZING AND SUPER FANCY

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
C
Camille
10
Pros:

Beautiful place

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children
10
Pros:

It was overall a good stay. If anyone has ever travelled to places like Singapore or Bangkok, this would rate a 3.5 star hotel.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
G
Griselda
4
Pros:

Bad customer service

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
T
Todd
10
Great stay in Chicago
Pros:

Wonderful stay with 5 star service. Exceptionally clean and modern.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee