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55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
The Penthouse at Grand Plaza offers elegant design and stunning Chicago skyline views. Guests love the dramatic living areas, cozy fireplace, and sophisticated atmosphere. This unique rental high above the city earns rave reviews for its one-of-a-kind character.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse

Summary:
The Penthouses at Grand Plaza PH#1
A stunning rental 55 stories above Chicago. With dramatic living spaces, a charming fireplace, and breathtaking skyline views, it’s the pinnacle of city living. Nestled between North Michigan Avenue and River North, PH#1 places you in Chicago's most vibrant neighborhood. This is more than a rental—it’s a luxurious experience. Book now to embrace unparalleled views, elegance, and the energy of the Windy City. Life is better at the top.

The Penthouses at Grand Plaza. License #2210737.

The Space:
-Awarded Best City View in the World - TWICE
-3 bedroom/2 bath duplex apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows
-Multiple balconies
-2 story Large Living room with gas fireplace
-Formal Dining area
-King bed in Primary bedroom with in suite full bath
-Queen Bed in 2nd and 3rd bedroom
-Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room
- Full bath off the kitchen
-Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
-Fast Wi-Fi and Smart TV
-Washer & dryer with detergent and fabric softener provided

Guest Access:
Enjoy resort-style access to Grand Plaza's luxury amenities:
-Jewel/Osco is located in the building
-Outdoor pool with sundeck
-Outdoor kitchen & dining area for grilling and entertaining
-Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
-Indoor basketball court and outdoor running track
-Business center with workstations
-24-hour door staff for secure entry and assistance
-Discounted Indoor parking garage at $41/day
-On-call maintenance

The Neighborhood:
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district. The vibrant, bustling area is home to upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, cool restaurants and posh hotels. Landmarks include the historic Chicago Water Tower, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the terracotta Wrigley Building skyscraper and the 100-story John Hancock Center, which has a rooftop observation deck with fine dining and panoramic city views

Getting Around:
-Walk Score: 100 – steps from dining, shopping, and nightlife
-50 feet to the Red Line
-Near Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Riverwalk
-Surrounded by top restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques
-CTA Bus Stops Nearby – Multiple lines within 1 block for access to neighborhoods like West Loop, Lincoln Park, and Hyde Park
-Uber, Lyft & Taxis – Abundant and easily accessible at all hours
-Divvy Bike Station – 1 block east

Other Things to Note:
-Check‑in: after 4:00 PM
-Check‑out: by 10:00 AM
-Children: Welcome - pack-n-play available upon request
-No events or parties allowed
-No pets permitted
-No smoking anywhere in the unit
-Government-issued photo ID required before arrival
-Guest list required prior to check-in
-Maximum guest count 7
-No guests under 25 unless accompanied by Parent or Guardian.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Government issued photo ID required prior to arrival. Guest list required prior to arrival Strict No Party policy Strict No Pet Policy Strict No Sm...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Condo
VIEWS, Pool, Fireplace, Fitness Center, Grocery Store Condo
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VIEWS, Pool, Fireplace, Fitness Center, Grocery Store Chicago
55/56th Floor Penthouse VIEWS Fireplace Balcony Fitness Center

About the neighborhood

Map
Illinois, Chicago

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Millennium Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Maya - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of State Street and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

55-56 Mag Mile Penthouse Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donnie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Greta location, great stay, perfect location to so many things and if not subway at building for easy travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Jim does a great job of communicating with us. The property is truly a gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Penthouse

This place is incredible. I wish we could stay forever. The view never gets old, and it looks even better at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

Incredible view from this amazing penthouse. We stayed here with family for a wedding and couldn't have been happier. This location was fabulous for our group and we walked everywhere. Restaurants, places to go, it was all right there. If you are staying there and it is going to be a hot day, just put the blinds down at night so the sun doesn't heat it up in the morning and you are good to go. Truly, everything was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location wonderful view

If you are looking for an amazing view of Chicago in a place that has everything you need during your stay; this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosa C., Chicago

We loved our stay in the penthouse..would definitely rent it again!

We had a nice romantic weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views!

My husband, teenager and I stayed here for a long weekend trip. The views and location were excellent! We were pleased with how clean it was as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was Grand

This is a great property in a fantastic location. It was perfect for our family and allowed us to see Chicago and have a home we could return to. Fantastic views, great amenities and a homey environment made our family trip a success.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex F., Washington State, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Chicago experience we were looking for.

Our family really enjoyed our stay at River North. From the view to the access to restaurants to the central location, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We will book again when we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Greatest City in the World

Great view and great building. Seamless arrival/parking process. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large property that has a great view.

Drinking coffee 55 floors up on the balcony was a highlight of this property. It is large, comfortable, secure and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Chicago

Spectacular view. Very Clean. Great location. Very Comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

Beautiful property! Best location - with wonderful views of the Chicago skyline! Great owners who communicated well before and after the trip. Can't find a better location in Chicago. It's close to all of the tourist attractions. Can't wait to go again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view and accommodations

We had absolutely an amazing time staying at the condo. The view was incredible!. We were in walking distance to great spots. Staff at the apartment were accommodating and the owners were very kind and helpful with check in and out info. Place was spotless when we arrived and beds were comfortable. Condo was stocked and there was a store right down stairs. We will definitely be coming back and staying here for our next trip to Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Penthouse in the Sky

The penthouse was absolutely wonderful. Great views of Lake Michigan and the city. Very clean, and well supplied. All our guests enjoyed themselves
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here for the view!

The best thing about this place is very clearly the view, which matches/surpasses the images in the pictures. But it's also a very comfortable place to stay (good beds, comfy chairs/sofas). Yes, some things are a little worn - surely by former guests! But everything functioned well. As others have noted, you do hear city noise especially ambulances. The master bedroom has an exit door into the hallway and you can hear noise there as well, but it's infrequent as there aren't too many units per floor.Good location, friendly door-persons, so nice to have the grocery store downstairs. All in all, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Ithaca, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property with Amazing Views of Chicago

Overall, we had an incredible experience staying at the Penthouse. The views of Chicago are simply stunning, the property is very well maintained, and it is in a great location for access to everything downtown. The checkin process was super easy and the staff in the building were all very friendly and helpful. Jeri-Lou is a fantastic communicator and provided all of the information we needed to make the stay carefree. We travel to Chicago several times a year and will look to always book a space here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The views were stunning

We spent our 22 Wedding Anniversary in the Magnificent Mile. The bell air staff is absolutely amazing, the Jewel was not only convenient, but extremely reasonable. Don’t feel like you have to get groceries ahead of time, it’s not worth it. The Trader Joe’s OMG my favorite. Walking distance to everywhere is the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., Zandvoort / Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place in an awesome city!

Like I said, the place is perfect. Had to get used to the amount of text and disclaimers the owner is sending ahead of our arrival. Guess, they had terrible experiences with other vistors and thats why they have a super-strict and demanding tone of voice. But once all is running smoothly, they calm down.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Amazing views, ideal location and fully stocked condo

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this amazing Penthouse! The location could not be beat and enabled us to walk her so many different places or jump on the L to get around. The views cannot be appreciated by the pictures! The condo was fully equipped with everything we needed as we made several meals at the condo. The gentleman that worked the front desk were extremely helpful and polite. Just be sure and bring eye covers for when you sleep as the floor to ceiling windows means a whole lot of light comes in 1st thing in the morning! But we were glad to have it to have those views!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2021

Awesome communication from the beginning! Jim was a super host & answered so many questions very quickly. He made sure we even had last minute parking for my daughter. The location was perfect & the views were unbelievable! We had the most wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. The penthouse was exactly as pictured & the beds were super comfortable. The couch bed is probably more suitable for children…but what can you really expect from a pull out? My daughter ended up sleeping at her apartment & re joining us the next morning. That was probably the only thing I wish I could have changed. Overall it was a wonderful stay & we will never forget the memories we made at the penthouse!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Torrey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental! The property was perfectly located and the views are unparalleled. Jim and Jeri-Lou were very responsive and helpful. I will 100% stay here again on my next trip to Chicago.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Angela Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View!

We loved our stay in Chicago! The grocery store near the entrance of the building had everything we needed. Also there were plenty of great restaurants nearby to eat at. The view was stunning during the day but breathtaking at night. Definitely worth every penny!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Location was perfect for 4 high school girlfriends annual get together. We loved the fireplace in the 2-story living room as it was very cold the week-end we were there. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Heaven

Place was amazing and we loved being able to sit around the fire with the city as our backdrop
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025