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

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 0.7 km from St. James Cathedral

Saramae

￥86,121

￥102,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

2. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.2 km from St. James Cathedral

Levi

￥102,902

￥122,341 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 modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

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

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

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 0.9 km from St. James Cathedral

Jeffrey Thomas

￥29,109

￥34,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

4. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 0.1 km from St. James Cathedral

Kaitlyn

￥34,828

￥41,406 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 windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

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.

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.6 km from St. James Cathedral

Cecille

￥73,020

￥86,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a TV, and a view of the city and ocean.

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

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, 0.3 km from St. James Cathedral

Tom

￥86,627

￥102,991 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 modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with a unique design.

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.2 km from St. James Cathedral

Kevin

￥26,298

￥35,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 0.9 km from St. James Cathedral

Katarina

￥26,913

￥31,996 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 urban street with high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'The Gwent' and 'Nordstrom' sign.

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

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

Streeterville, 0.4 km from St. James Cathedral

Jessica

￥71,081

￥89,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a coffee machine, a TV, and a unique wall art piece.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

10. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 0.8 km from St. James Cathedral

Keeven

￥36,332

￥47,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

11. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 1.1 km from St. James Cathedral

Meagan

￥29,778

￥40,376 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 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.

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

12. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 0.6 km from St. James Cathedral

Keith

￥26,913

￥31,996 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 hotel room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 0.6 km from St. James Cathedral

Kayla

￥27,704

￥32,937 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 a large screen displaying "LOEWS HOTEL" and a long table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

14. Loews Chicago Hotel

Streeterville, 0.7 km from St. James Cathedral

Daniel

￥41,002

￥54,397 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 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.

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

15. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 0.7 km from St. James Cathedral

Justin

￥25,646

￥30,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A pool table in a room with large windows, a bicycle outside, and a lamp on a table.

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

16. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 0.5 km from St. James Cathedral

Angela

￥29,287

￥34,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

17. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 0.8 km from St. James Cathedral

Mercy

￥37,678

￥50,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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 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.

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 0.8 km from St. James Cathedral

Jose

￥32,295

￥43,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

A bar with three wooden shelves filled with bottles and glasses.

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.

19. The Talbott, Autograph Collection

0.5 km from St. James Cathedral

Karina

￥37,868

￥50,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A person in a white robe sitting by a window with a view of modern high-rise buildings.

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.

20. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

0.5 km from St. James Cathedral

Mohab

￥47,335

￥60,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to St. James Cathedral

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 5,011 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 653 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,054 reviews	View

Top St. James Cathedral Hotel Reviews

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and quiet"

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

10/10 Excellent

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

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely LOVED my stay at Eurostars! The room was amazing, the atmosphere as very inviting, the staff was PHENOMENAL and overall it was just a pleasurable experience....Will definitely recommend 10/10"

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staff were accommodating"

Freehand Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for Chicago marathoners."

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location and great restaurant for drinks and food. Room is small but clean."

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so friendly. Especially Jock at the front desk was excellent. We loved the location, the view of the river, the 2nd floor coffee lounge and the water stations on each floor. I wish there was a restaurant in house, but we managed. I would definitely stay here again."

Other attractions near St. James Cathedral

A historic church with a tall spire, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.

Holy Name Cathedral

8.0/10 (35 reviews)

After visiting Holy Name Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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A modern building with a large glass entrance and a bronze statue in front.

Shops at North Bridge

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Spend a day exploring the department store, luxury fashion outlets and food court at this mall on the glitzy Magnificent Mile shopping district.

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Driehaus Museum

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Driehaus Museum in Chicago. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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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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The Hand & The Eye

You can get tickets for a performance at The Hand & The Eye on your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Bally's Casino Chicago

Why not try your luck with a visit to Bally's Casino Chicago during your visit to Chicago? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Former Medinah Temple

After visiting Former Medinah Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Tree Studio Complex

8.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a stop at Tree Studio Complex, an entertaining place to visit in Chicago. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. James Cathedral?

St. James Cathedral 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 901 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to St. James Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. James Cathedral, 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 close by include River Hotel and The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near St. James Cathedral?

Expedia has 901 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. James Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. James Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near St. James Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. James Cathedral?

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What can I see and do near St. James Cathedral?

Study the collections at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, or Fine Arts Building. Explore notable local landmarks like Former Medinah Temple, Holy Name Cathedral, and Chicago Water Tower. You can catch a show at Broadway Playhouse, House of Blues Chicago, and Chicago Theatre.

How can I get to St. James Cathedral?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near St. James Cathedral is a breeze. You can take advantage of metro transit at State Station, Clark-Lake Station, and Lake Station. If you want to see more of the area, jump aboard a train from Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, or Chicago Union Station.

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Our top choices for St. James Cathedral hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. The Peninsula Chicago

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

4. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

6. Park Hyatt Chicago

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

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

10. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

11. Arlo Chicago

12. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

14. Loews Chicago Hotel

15. Moxy Chicago Downtown

16. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

17. Hyatt Regency Chicago

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

19. The Talbott, Autograph Collection

20. Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Compare popular hotels close to St. James Cathedral

Top St. James Cathedral Hotel Reviews

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Freehand Chicago

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

River Hotel

Other attractions near St. James Cathedral

Holy Name Cathedral

Shops at North Bridge

Driehaus Museum

Harry Potter Shop Chicago

The Hand & The Eye

Bally's Casino Chicago

Former Medinah Temple

Tree Studio Complex

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