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

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

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

￥82,565

￥98,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with printed text.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes, large windows with a city view.

2. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 0.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Sotina

￥25,355

￥30,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 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.

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 1.1 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Amanda

￥21,557

￥25,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

A modern hotel room with large windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

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

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 1.3 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Cecille

￥72,292

￥85,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

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

￥21,353

￥25,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and flags.

A hotel lobby with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with a view of the cityscape.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and an ottoman. There are wooden columns and a chandelier.

6. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 0.7 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Karla

￥22,618

￥26,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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.

A modern room with a teal sofa, a Peloton exercise bike, and a city view through large windows.

7. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 0.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Hannah

￥23,900

￥28,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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.

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

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 1.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Katarina

￥18,181

￥21,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with a unique design.

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

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 1.9 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Scott E

￥17,656

￥25,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 modern reception area with a wooden ceiling and a reception desk.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 1.4 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Kayla

￥22,935

￥27,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

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

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

Streeterville, 1.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Jessica

￥43,830

￥56,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a river, and a boat.

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.

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

12. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 1.3 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Addison

￥27,428

￥38,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 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.

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 1.4 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Robert

￥20,641

￥24,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a plush teal sofa, a round coffee table, and a large chandelier.

A modern lobby with a bar area, plush seating, and a chandelier.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with a wavy pattern.

A grand staircase with a geometric patterned floor, marble walls, and a chandelier.

14. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Theatre District, 0.5 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Jason

￥41,124

￥48,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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.

15. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 0.7 km from Harold Washington Library Center

RaeQuan

￥26,205

￥35,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a series of vertical lines.

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

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

16. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 1 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Daniel

￥17,445

￥25,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 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.

17. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 1.7 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Justin

￥19,043

￥22,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 bar area with a long counter, blue bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

18. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 1.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

James

￥22,721

￥31,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern indoor lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wall of bookshelves.

A marble-floored hallway with a central archway, flanked by columns and modern lighting fixtures.

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, seating areas, and a reception desk.

19. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 0.6 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Adriana

￥30,843

￥42,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A cityscape with tall buildings, a river, and a bridge.

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.

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

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

20. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 1.2 km from Harold Washington Library Center

Ebony

￥21,195

￥30,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Harold Washington Library Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,208 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 5,089 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,057 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 659 reviews	View

Top Harold Washington Library Center Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you"

Arlo Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel."

Hilton Chicago

8/10 Good

"Location"

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, v helpful staff"

THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, right in downtown Chicago. Close to everything. Close to all the train stations"

Congress Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Historic hotel that has some upgrades and modern amenities. The lobby bar could use some upgrades and a second working elevator on the South tower would have been helpful on busy days."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful experience at The Fairmont in Chicago! The only thing I noticed were some bugs in the bathroom and a fly in the room, but the service supersedes these things. Thanks everyone!"

HI Chicago Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, very well organized. Multiple “security checkpoints” where you had to have a scan card to get into the building, to the elevator, to your specific floor and your room. Plus each bed has curtains so you do have privacy even when in a 10 bed dorm"

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute room. We were on the 3rd floor and the train wasn’t as problematic as we thought! Staff was helpful. Would definitely stay here again!"

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CNA Center

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

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Mergenthaler Lofts

8.2/10 (23 reviews)

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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

You can enjoy a show at Lincoln Hall during your stay in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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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?

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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. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

6. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

7. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

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

12. Hyatt Regency Chicago

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

14. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

15. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

16. Arlo Chicago

17. Moxy Chicago Downtown

18. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

19. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

20. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Top Harold Washington Library Center Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Arlo Chicago

Hilton Chicago

River Hotel

THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

HI Chicago Hostel

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

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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