The Best Hotels Closest to Chicago Water Tower in Chicago for 2026

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A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent Tiffany & Co. store on the ground level.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bartender.

A rooftop bar with seating and a view of the city skyline at night.

A modern indoor pool area with large windows, potted palm plants, and lounge chairs.

1. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.1 km from Chicago Water Tower

Levi

￥102,902

￥122,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large window offers a view of the cityscape.

2. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 1 km from Chicago Water Tower

Saramae

￥89,129

￥105,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.9 km from Chicago Water Tower

Cecille

￥73,020

￥86,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.

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

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

4. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 1.2 km from Chicago Water Tower

Jeffrey Thomas

￥28,295

￥33,640 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 lobby with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 0.4 km from Chicago Water Tower

Kaitlyn

￥34,828

￥41,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A couple dining at a table with a view of a cityscape and a sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. A large window offers a view of a cityscape and a tower.

A rooftop terrace with a dining table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape, including the Water Tower Place building.

A woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a cup and saucer.

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, < 0.1 km from Chicago Water Tower

Tom

￥86,770

￥103,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.4 km from Chicago Water Tower

Kevin

￥26,298

￥35,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A modern urban street with high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'The Gwent' and 'Nordstrom' sign.

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

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

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

Streeterville, 0.6 km from Chicago Water Tower

Jessica

￥71,081

￥89,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a contemporary light fixture, and a clean, minimalist design.

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

9. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 1.1 km from Chicago Water Tower

Katarina

￥26,913

￥31,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

10. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 0.9 km from Chicago Water Tower

Keith

￥26,913

￥31,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden cabinet, a chair, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a decorative light fixture.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

11. Viceroy Chicago

0.7 km from Chicago Water Tower

Emily

￥48,918

￥63,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 0.9 km from Chicago Water Tower

Kayla

￥27,704

￥32,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

13. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 0.9 km from Chicago Water Tower

Justin

￥25,646

￥30,491 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 modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

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.

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 1.1 km from Chicago Water Tower

￥33,087

￥44,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

15. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 0.8 km from Chicago Water Tower

Angela

￥29,287

￥34,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent "STREGIS" sign, large glass windows, and a well-lit facade.

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.

16. The St. Regis Chicago

1.2 km from Chicago Water Tower

Xiomara

￥87,704

￥104,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

Two people at a table with a tiered dessert display and glasses of champagne.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a window with a city view, and a bathroom area with a toilet and a sink.

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

17. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

0.3 km from Chicago Water Tower

Mohab

￥47,335

￥60,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A black luxury car parked in front of a hotel entrance with a glass canopy decorated with festive ornaments.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a booth.

A bar area with a polished marble floor, bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a decorative lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, a reception area with a sign for Waldorf Astoria Chicago, and a seating area with two people.

18. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

0.4 km from Chicago Water Tower

Luis

￥85,448

￥101,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A person sitting by a window with a view of a cityscape, including a tall tower.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, a lifeguard chair, and a potted plant.

A couple walking through a spacious lobby with marble flooring, large white floral arrangements, and a modern staircase in the background.

A group of people on a boat with a city skyline in the background.

19. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Streeterville, 0.2 km from Chicago Water Tower

Edda

￥83,113

￥98,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A street view with outdoor seating, a building with a sign, and tall skyscrapers in the background.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, and a fireplace. There are framed pictures on the walls and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A lobby with a checkered floor, seating area, and a glass entrance.

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

20. The Talbott, Autograph Collection

0.4 km from Chicago Water Tower

Karina

￥37,868

￥50,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Water Tower

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 653 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,058 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 5,020 reviews	View

Top Chicago Water Tower Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Súper cerca a todas las atracciones de Chicago"

Congress Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, excellent location, close to the bean!!"

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice, and the location was great. However, the property could use a little updating and more attention to detail, especially with the bathroom amenities. The hallways were also quite noisy, with a lot of partying going on. I certainly don’t mind people having a good time, but it did get a bit loud. Overall, it was an okay stay, but I felt it was overpriced for what was offered. There were other hotels nearby at about the same price that appeared to be substantially nicer. Not a bad experience, just not quite worth the price."

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Hands-down, always my favorite place to stay when I am in Chicago. I’ve been staying here for years. It’s essentially located so you can walk everywhere to the magnificent mile to the Gold Coast Beach to all of the shopping. Restaurants are right next to it. There is a true food, kitchen and a soul cycle right next to it as well and Tal nightclub is also right next-door. The staff is absolutely amazing in the rooms are luxurious for a great price."

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved this place. Close to everything and great view"

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"All of it."

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

8/10 Good

"The concierge at the hotel was so helpful. She greeted us every morning and gave tips on what to do and how to get there. We had to request towels each day since only 2 came in the room and there were 3 people staying in the room. We requested several times so that was frustrating. The breakfast was OK, powdered eggs, sausage patties, oatmeal, make a waffle station, cereal, etc and the furniture needs a little up grade in the breakfast room. The seats had tears and rips all throughout. We were able to store our luggage before check in on our first day and after check out on our last day. Great location. Had to walk about a half a mile to the L but the bus was one block away. Very close to Michigan Avenue with the Harry Potter Store in sight from the hotel and 5 floor Starbucks Reserve right down the block."

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"We had plenty of space in our suite. Clean and quiet. Good location."

Other attractions near Chicago Water Tower

Water Tower Place

9.0/10 (1,113 reviews)

Enjoy endless shopping, see exhibits of sporting memorabilia and attend shows at a live theater at this huge shopping mall.

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A tall skyscraper with a spire, a flagpole with an American flag, and a stone building with arched windows.

875 North Michigan Avenue

9.2/10 (2,926 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Chicago with a visit to 875 North Michigan Avenue. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.

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Lookingglass Theatre

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Lookingglass Theatre during your stay in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Loyola University Museum of Art

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loyola University Museum of Art during your trip to Chicago. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Fourth Presbyterian Church

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Fourth Presbyterian Church is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Broadway Playhouse

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Broadway Playhouse during your stay in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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360 CHICAGO

You can learn about the history of Chicago with a visit to 360 CHICAGO. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

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Harry Potter Shop Chicago

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Harry Potter Shop Chicago during your visit to Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chicago Water Tower?

Chicago Water Tower 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 852 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Chicago Water Tower?

Adjacent to Chicago Water Tower, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include River Hotel and The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Chicago Water Tower?

Expedia has 852 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Chicago Water Tower.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chicago Water Tower, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Chicago Water Tower.

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What can I see and do near Chicago Water Tower?

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago History Museum, and Art Institute of Chicago feature captivating exhibits. Holy Name Cathedral, Former Medinah Temple, and Tribune Tower are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Broadway Playhouse, House of Blues Chicago, and Chicago Theatre.

How can I get to Chicago Water Tower?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Chicago Water Tower is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including State Station, Clark-Lake Station, and Lake Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, or Chicago Union Station.

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Our top choices for Chicago Water Tower hotels

1. The Peninsula Chicago

2. The Langham, Chicago

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

4. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

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

9. citizenM Chicago Downtown

10. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

11. Viceroy Chicago

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

13. Moxy Chicago Downtown

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

15. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

16. The St. Regis Chicago

17. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

18. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

19. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

20. The Talbott, Autograph Collection

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Top Chicago Water Tower Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

River Hotel

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Other attractions near Chicago Water Tower

Water Tower Place

875 North Michigan Avenue

Lookingglass Theatre

Loyola University Museum of Art

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Broadway Playhouse

360 CHICAGO

Harry Potter Shop Chicago

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