The Best Hotels Closest to Shedd Aquarium 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 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.

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

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 2.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Michael

￥98,006

￥116,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern living room with a sofa, two blue chairs, a round coffee table, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a contemporary design.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden cabinets, and a variety of food items on shelves.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large digital art display.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Ziyad

￥27,107

￥32,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 2.6 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jorge

￥80,676

￥95,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

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

Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jennifer

￥60,397

￥76,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

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

5. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Abdulsamad

￥32,509

￥44,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A person relaxing on a sofa with a laptop, a glass of red wine, and a small table with a vase of flowers and a telephone.

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.

A room with a bed against a window overlooking a cityscape. There is a small table with a book, a vase with flowers, and a cup.

6. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Girivasan

￥34,305

￥40,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

7. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

￥27,091

￥32,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A high-rise building with a clock tower, large windows, and a busy street with vehicles.

A view through a circular window of a cityscape with modern buildings and a body of water in the distance.

8. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Renato

￥39,362

￥46,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

9. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Nichol

￥37,657

￥44,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A historic building with a classical facade, large windows, and a prominent dome.

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

A modern interior with seating areas, a bar, and large windows offering a city view.

10. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Luis

￥36,812

￥48,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A bakery display with various baked goods and a coffee machine.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated number '5' 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.

11. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Michelle

￥27,091

￥32,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

12. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

SUZAN

￥25,569

￥35,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 modern reception desk with a sleek design, large windows offering a view of the cityscape, and a contemporary ceiling with linear wood paneling.

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, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Claudia

￥29,482

￥35,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Josephine L

￥29,482

￥35,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 multi-story building with a grid of windows, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

15. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Nathan

￥24,667

￥34,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a chaise lounge, a round table, and a view of a building through a large window.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a small table, a large window with curtains, and a decorative wall with hexagonal patterns.

16. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 2 km from Shedd Aquarium

Johnny

￥36,493

￥48,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Lasalle Hotel" and a "Grill on 21" sign.

17. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Theatre District, 1.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Anthony

￥51,473

￥61,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

18. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Peter

￥27,986

￥37,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

19. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Angel Limuel

￥32,844

￥44,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a planter with greenery, and a large brick structure in the background.

A spacious outdoor dining area with large windows overlooking the sea, featuring multiple tables and stools.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a tripod, and a sofa.

A waterfront cityscape with modern buildings, a Ferris wheel, and several cruise ships docked.

20. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Ashraf

￥27,362

￥38,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Shedd Aquarium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,988 reviews	View
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Chicago	9.4 Exceptional 3,421 reviews	View

Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"😁"

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and nice location."

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

8/10 Good

"Room was fairly clean. There were some small snips of paper or a wrapper on the floor inside the closet but nothing too big of a deal. The room we reserved (coworker and myself) stated two twin beds. I was thinking these are probably full but say twin. We got checked in and up to our room which the hallway was small; the hotel was very old but in good shape. The room literally had TWIN beds. It was fine we just needed a place to lay our heads as we were gone to a conference for work both days we stayed. Bed was soft and comfortable. No fridge in room but again not a deal breaker. Shower took a while to heat up but again we were on the 8th floor and the building is old. Again not a problem. Stay was good value for the week considering we were in the loop of Chicago. Would stay again!!"

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great for price and room was much bigger than expected."

Hilton Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property! Very well maintained. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Restaurant, bar, little store & small cafe all in the hotel. We stayed in a room with 2 beds, which also had 2 separate full bath rooms. We enjoyed our stay here, very much."

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for a concert and it was a great choice. The staff were very kind and helpful, especially Jock, and we really appreciated the water stations with free foldable water bottles. The room was clean and comfortable and the shower head is adjustable to a wide range of heights."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"Very centrally located, just a few minutes' walk from the most important areas of the city center.!!"

Hyatt Regency Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great time! Great hotel!!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend very good"

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A city skyline with a large stadium and marina.

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8.8/10 (248 reviews)

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8.8/10 (7,063 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shedd Aquarium?

Shedd Aquarium is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 263 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Shedd Aquarium?

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. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Shedd Aquarium. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Chicago and Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Shedd Aquarium?

Expedia has 263 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shedd Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shedd Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Shedd Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shedd Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near Shedd Aquarium?

Study the collections at Field Museum of Natural History, Fine Arts Building, or Art Institute of Chicago. While you're exploring, swing by Buckingham Fountain, Dearborn Station, and Chicago Board of Trade Building to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Film Row Cinema, and Auditorium Building and Theatre.

How can I get to Shedd Aquarium?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Shedd Aquarium is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like State Station, Clark-Lake Station, and Lake Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, and Chicago Union Station are the closest train stations to Downtown Chicago.

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Our top choices for Shedd Aquarium hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

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

5. Hyatt Regency Chicago

6. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

7. citizenM Chicago Downtown

8. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

9. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

10. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

11. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

12. Arlo Chicago

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

15. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

16. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

17. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

18. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

19. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

20. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Hilton Chicago

River Hotel

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Other attractions near Shedd Aquarium

Olmec Head No 8

Field Museum of Natural History

Burnham Park

Copernicus Statue

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Soldier Field

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

12th Street Beach

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