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1. The Langham, Chicago

The Langham, Chicago
5.0 star property
River North, 2.5 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Lux accommodations, great spa!"
United States
Gregory
The price is ￥81,947
￥97,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Langham, Chicago
Terrace/patio

2. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
5.0 star property
River North, 2.6 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,947 reviews)
"Great stay and location."
United States
Tammy Lynn
The price is ￥76,125
￥90,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
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3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
3.5 star property
2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay and would stay again! Cool location and accessible to plenty of things you would want to see and do"
United States
Jordan
The price is ￥26,163
￥31,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
55-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

4. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

L7 Chicago by LOTTE
4.5 star property
Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,401 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Julie Ann
The price is ￥30,547
￥36,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
L7 Chicago by LOTTE
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5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (577 reviews)
"Daily breakfast Buffett was excellent."
Canada
VICTOR
The price is ￥39,788
￥47,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
4.5 star property
Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"The location was great, the staff was friendly and attentive."
United States
Karla
The price is ￥74,404
￥93,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 14 - Aug 15
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
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7. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 1.9 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,307 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Donilyn
The price is ￥23,372
￥32,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
2 bars/lounges

8. Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago
4.0 star property
The Loop, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,473 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Kristen
The price is ￥42,874
￥56,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Front of property

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,755 reviews)
"The location was perfect close to a lot of activities the included breakfast buffet was really great."
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥33,943
￥44,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Terrace/patio

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

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,603 reviews)
"View was beautiful, accommodations were excellent."
United States
Julie
The price is ￥38,209
￥51,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
Interior detail

11. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,152 reviews)
"Beautiful historic building; dog friendly!"
United States
Zoe
The price is ￥32,244
￥43,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop
Property amenity

12. citizenM Chicago Downtown

citizenM Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,306 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
lakadria
The price is ￥37,190
￥44,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
citizenM Chicago Downtown
Exterior

13. Arlo Chicago

Arlo Chicago
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,195 reviews)
"Perfect location and stay, it was really good for solo travel as wel."
United States
Shaylah
The price is ￥36,534
￥48,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Arlo Chicago
Ballroom

14. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,533 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Alexis
The price is ￥33,130
￥44,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Exterior

15. Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and modern hotel!"
United States
Sheetal
The price is ￥37,430
￥44,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
Bar (on property)

16. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop
4.0 star property
The Loop, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,473 reviews)
"Great for solo travelers and a short walk or uber ti many attractions. The hotel is next to the Willis Tower, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Giordano's as well."
United States
Khadijah
The price is ￥35,822
￥42,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

17. Moxy Chicago Downtown

Moxy Chicago Downtown
3.0 star property
River North, 3.1 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Miranda
The price is ￥30,369
￥36,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Moxy Chicago Downtown
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

18. The St. Regis Chicago

The St. Regis Chicago
5.0 star property
2.2 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (127 reviews)
"We had a great stay and will come back again in the near future!"
United States
Princess
The price is ￥100,201
￥119,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The St. Regis Chicago
Dinner served

19. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG
4.5 star property
Theatre District, 2 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"All around amazing!"
United States
Angelika
The price is ￥33,346
￥44,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

20. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,773 reviews)
"I love all about this hotel"
United States
Liliana B
The price is ￥42,432
￥55,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Shedd Aquarium

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
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The Langham, Chicago
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,947 reviews
View
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
55-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies
L7 Chicago by LOTTE
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
4,401 reviews
View
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Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
577 reviews
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Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent
"front desk was helpful in suggesting a parking app for me, and the air conditioner worked so well. dream come true for a ridiculously hot, smoky weekend in chicago. thank you!"
lindsey 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

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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 274 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 Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago and Best Western Grant Park Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Shedd Aquarium?
Expedia has 274 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, Auditorium Building and Theatre, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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.