Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Hotels
9.4 (2005 reviews)
203 N Wabash Ave , Chicago , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great downtown location
Friendly, helpful staff (named staff praised)
Rooftop views and guest-exclusive access
Complimentary drinks / happy hour
Clean rooms reported by several guests
Early check-in and personalized touches (anniversary gift)
Convenient to train / walkable to attractions
Comfortable beds and good bathroom/get-ready area
Cons:
Housekeeping slow / lack of regular cleaning and towels
Limited rooftop hours (weekday/time-restricted)
No on-site restaurant
Small fitness room (photos misleading)
Long check-in wait at midnight for at least one guest
Report of silverfish in a room
Some rooms very small / cooler too close to bed
Event notifications given too late; daily resort fee complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mixed reports: several guests said rooms were clean but there was at least one report of a silverfish infestation and repeated issues with housekeeping/towel service being slow or needing to be requested.
Service
10
Generally excellent staff service praised repeatedly (helpful, friendly, early check-in, anniversary surprise, named staff called out), though there are isolated operational failures (very long late-night check-in waits, slow room cleaning response). Overall sentiment strongly positive.
Location
10
Consistently cited as a major positive: downtown, walkable to attractions and convenient to trains; guests repeatedly praised the central location.
Room Quality
8
Mixed: rooms praised for comfortable beds and good bathroom/get-ready areas, but several guests mentioned very small rooms, layout issues (cooler too close to bed), and one comment about a bed being too soft.
Amenities
10
Rooftop, complimentary drinks/happy hour, and thoughtful in-room features were highlighted as strong positives; however rooftop access hours and a small fitness room were noted as limitations.
Value for Money
9.4
Mostly positive impressions of value given location and service, but a few strong complaints (high short-stay cost, daily resort fee) temper the sentiment.
Food and Beverage
10
Complimentary drinks and a guest happy hour were appreciated; guests also noted there is no on-site restaurant and limited food offerings, but overall beverage offerings were viewed positively.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall very positive: friendly staff, excellent location and rooftop experience made stays memorable despite some operational issues (housekeeping, check-in delays, limited rooftop hours).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 06:04

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Chicago

Modern Luxury and Comfort: Virgin Hotels Chicago offers a unique blend of modern luxury and comfort, with lifestyle-focused rooms designed for relaxation. The large dressing room area, luxury walk-in shower, and ergonomic bed provide the ultimate in comfort and style.

Culinary Delights and Social Spaces: Indulge in upscale Italian cuisine at Miss Ricky's restaurant, enjoy panoramic city views at the rooftop bar, and relax at The Commons Club with its modern chef’s kitchen. The hotel also features a premium coffee bar for a quick pick-me-up.

Unique Amenities for Every Guest: Whether you prefer a cozy read in the hotel library or a relaxing evening by the fire in the Trophy Room, Virgin Hotels Chicago offers a range of unique amenities to enhance your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and entertainment at Virgin Hotels Chicago.

Important information:

Guests must be at least 21 years old to check-in at this property.

Free High-Speed WiFi throughout the hotel

24/7 access to fitness center

Complimentary in-room coffee and tea

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago will collect a $28.17 per night Hotel Service Fee at check-in.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2005 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Matthias • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • couple • br
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • gb
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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CARMEN • couple • es
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Vinicio • couple • do
10
Súper cómodo
Pros:

Hotel súper cómodo y súper cerca de todo excelente hotel recomendado al 100%

Cons:

Algunas personas alrededor en malos pasos

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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RENATA • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

A localização do hotel é perfeita! Dá pra fazer, praticamente, tudo a pé. O quarto é super espaçoso.

Cons:

Secador não é potente. E de não recolher o lixo diariamente.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • couple • it
6
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jkiya • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

Staff and amenities

Cons:

Due to remodeling, no hot water in our unit.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Einar • couple • mx
8
Excelente ubicación. Excelente atención del personal
Pros:

La atención del personal. La ubicación del hotel. El buffet de pastas. El rooftop, el gimnasio. El diseño del ahabitación esta bien. El área de higiene personal que se divide de la habitación está muy bien.

Cons:

La TV del cuarto muy comolicado de usar y no se conecta fácilmente a mis cuentas de Netflix y Prime. El control remoto no funciona bien, las luces de la habitación son complicadas de usar por sus apagadores, los enchufes de corriente. No hay restaurante en el hotel. No tienen un lobby.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Elisabetta • couple • it
9
Ottima location
Pros:

Siamo stati a Chicago per la maratona. L'hotel è in un'ottima posizione, personale gentile e disponibile. Letti molto comodi

Cons:

Non è previsto il servizio di pulizia camere. Siamo rimasti 6 giorni penso che dovrebbero almeno fornirci strumenti per pulizia autonomous (aspirapolvere ecc)

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Peppe Condello De Caria • solo_traveller • it
5
Pros:

la posizione e lo staff alla reception e al bar

Cons:

prezzo altissimo ma senza colazione e senza servizio di pulizia in camera. sistema di illuminazione in camera poco pratico.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • solo_traveller • us
6
Not worth it
Pros:

Room was clean. Bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The hotel left me a vague message so then I waited in a long line only to discover the message was basically some sort of weird time share marketing thing. Also they refused to print me a receipt which seems bizarre and I wasted a ton of time calling Booking.com and going back and forth.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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ROCHE • couple • fr
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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christian • family_with_children • fr
8
Great hotel in great location
Pros:

Only thing missing was breakfast ! All other items great ! Br

Cons:

No breakfast available

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Eloy • couple • pe
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Edwards • extended_group • gb
8
Great stay on marathon weekend! Fantastic location
Pros:

Location, room size, complimentary drinks, food on roof ! Views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Thuha • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Alina • couple • kz
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Juan • extended_group • us
10
Amazing!!!
Pros:

The hotel had amazing events for the Chicago Marathon for its guests.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee