The Best Hotels Closest to Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A modern dining area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a dessert display.

A swimming pool with a ceiling of lights, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, three armchairs arranged around a central coffee table, and a decorative hanging plant.

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 1.3 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Saramae

￥82,486

￥98,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A person relaxing on a sofa with a window view of a building, a table with a glass of wine, and a vase with flowers.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with wine glasses and red cushions.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

2. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 1.1 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Amanda

￥29,422

￥34,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, numbered cushions, and hanging planters.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a sofa with a teal pillow, a desk with a lamp, and a coffee maker.

A modern dining area with round tables and white chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

3. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 0.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Mario

￥27,154

￥32,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view.

A pool area with a view of a cityscape, a lounge with wicker furniture, and a person relaxing in the pool.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'TRUMP' sign, reflecting in the water, surrounded by other tall buildings.

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 1.3 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Cecille

￥72,887

￥86,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and large windows offering city views.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, large windows, and a geometric patterned floor.

A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 1.9 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Kaitlyn

￥34,764

￥41,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, featuring a mix of modern and classic architecture, and several potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, two round tables, a city view, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and large windows.

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

6. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Streeterville, 1.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Jessica

￥56,729

￥72,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A couple dining at a table with a city view, surrounded by chairs and a variety of dishes.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 1.9 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Scott E

￥29,250

￥39,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel with a modern glass facade, signage for SpringHill Suites, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small side table.

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 1.4 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Keith

￥26,863

￥31,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, wooden ceiling, and various bar equipment.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, colorful chairs, and hanging plants.

9. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 1.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Katarina

￥26,863

￥31,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and three bar stools.

A modern living room with a brick wall mural, a green sofa, leather chairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A room with a diamond-patterned bookshelf filled with books, a wooden floor, and a lamp.

10. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 1 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Daniel

￥24,460

￥34,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a fireplace, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A modern room with a view of a river and high-rise buildings.

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 1.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

James

￥34,922

￥46,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent corner entrance.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

A couple sitting at a table with a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres, in a room with a view of lights outside.

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 1.4 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Sandy

￥27,654

￥32,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A corridor with ornate black metal railings and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a TV, and a cabinet.

A bed with a pillow featuring a pineapple design and the text "Sleep with me." A window reveals a cityscape at night.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the street through a window.

13. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 0.7 km from Harold Washington Library Center

RaeQuan

￥26,421

￥36,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a view of the city at night.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a seating area with bar stools, and a counter with a cash register.

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a cityscape view.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and metal stools, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a street.

14. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 1.7 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Justin

￥25,599

￥30,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a projector, and a screen displaying "LOEWS HOTELS".

15. Loews Chicago Hotel

Streeterville, 1.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Rhiannon

￥43,456

￥57,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious lobby with a long bar area, red curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A corridor with a checkered floor, rows of blue and white chairs, and string lights.

A modern living room with a yellow sectional sofa, a red armchair, a blue patterned rug, and a marble coffee table.

A large, historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple floors and large windows.

16. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 0.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Hannah

￥30,759

￥36,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a colorful awning and a glass facade.

A conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a minibar with coffee cups and a bottle, a safe, and a towel rack with a hanging bag.

17. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 1.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

ana

￥29,234

￥34,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

A high-rise hotel room with large windows offering a city view, round tables set for dining, and elegant decor with flowers and candles.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

A breakfast table with croissants, a bowl of berries, a glass of orange juice, and a smoothie, set against a cityscape view through a window.

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 1.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Jordyn

￥26,705

￥36,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

A bar with a circular liquor display, seating with stools, and a city view through large windows.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a seating area, and a dining space.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view of a cityscape and water.

19. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 1.3 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Addison

￥41,717

￥55,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in a corridor, large windows, and hanging lamps.

A rooftop pool area with city views, two lounge chairs, and a small table with a vase.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, overlooking a marina with boats and a Ferris wheel.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a view of the city, and a green accent wall.

20. The St. Regis Chicago

1.4 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Xiomara

￥87,543

￥104,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Harold Washington Library Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 5,067 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,221 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,055 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 658 reviews	View

Top Harold Washington Library Center Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room size was big enough for me. I had a good view of the river and downtown. The staff was helpful. There was no restaurant in the building, but it was one on each side of the hotel."

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Service was great on all levels."

Arlo Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Would recommend. Central location and safe."

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff"

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and staff. Location was fantastic. Close to everything."

THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room staff was great"

Hilton Chicago

8/10 Good

"My stay took place during an employee strike which made me upset. I hated having to cross the picket line to go to and from my lodging as I would've preferred to support the employees as they fought for their rights. Delores at the front desk was lovely and really made my check-in process so smooth."

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

8/10 Good

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Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great the only down fall was that they had a power outage on our stay there and we had to use the stairs and mind you we were on the 15th floor and the rooms were completely blacked out but other than that the hotel was great."

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9.2/10 (5 reviews)

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Mergenthaler Lofts

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Old Colony Building

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Monadnock Building

9.0/10 (29 reviews)

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Auditorium Building and Theatre

8.6/10 (56 reviews)

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Lincoln Hall

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Union League Club

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Harold Washington Library Center?

Harold Washington Library Center is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its stunning architecture and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 610 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Harold Washington Library Center?

Adjacent to Harold Washington Library Center, Congress Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include River Hotel and Hilton Chicago.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Harold Washington Library Center?

Expedia has 610 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Harold Washington Library Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Harold Washington Library Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Harold Washington Library Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Harold Washington Library Center?

For additional details about updating your stay near Harold Washington Library Center or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Harold Washington Library Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Fine Arts Building, Art Institute of Chicago, or Field Museum of Natural History. Chicago Board of Trade Building, Rookery, and Dearborn Station are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Auditorium Building and Theatre, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Symphony Center if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Harold Washington Library Center?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Harold Washington Library Center is simple. Nearby metro stations include State Station, Clark-Lake Station, and Lake Station. If you're taking a train into town, Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, and Chicago Union Station are the stations closest to Downtown Chicago.

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Our top choices for Harold Washington Library Center hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

3. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

6. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

9. citizenM Chicago Downtown

10. Arlo Chicago

11. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

13. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

14. Moxy Chicago Downtown

15. Loews Chicago Hotel

16. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

17. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

19. Hyatt Regency Chicago

20. The St. Regis Chicago

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Top Harold Washington Library Center Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Arlo Chicago

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hilton Chicago

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop

Other attractions near Harold Washington Library Center

CNA Center

Fisher Building

Mergenthaler Lofts

Old Colony Building

Monadnock Building

Auditorium Building and Theatre

Lincoln Hall

Union League Club

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