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The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagovsHyatt Regency McCormick Place

Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago scores significantly higher than Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago comes in at #10 in Chicago with accolades from 16 sources like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Frommer's.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
8/10
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Perched above Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue, this grand luxury hotel is all about old-fashioned elegance."
BlackBook BlackBook
"The Ritz-Carlton has been perched on floors 15-30 of Water Tower Place since 1960."
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"“Every detail is attended to” at this “world-class” property perched atop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Just think of all the shopping you can do without leaving the building if you stay in one of the 32 stories above Water Tower Place."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Shoppers, get ready: the sophisticated and comfortable Ritz-Carlton has indoor access to the Water Tower Place shopping mall and is close to many high-end boutiques." Full review
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Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
7/10
2233 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL 60616
From $93/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Star Service Star Service
"Leisure travelers seeking an intimate refuge will find the exact opposite here, except when there are no conventions or Chicago Bears games; at those times, the hotel resembles a ghost town." Full review
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Avoid the lowest floors, which lack views.
Gayot Gayot
"Rooms are very pleasantly decorated, and many offer terrific views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline."
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"An “excellent choice for a convention stay”, this "classy" chain outpost connected to McCormick Place convention center throws in such business perks as free WiFi for one device."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Located on the near South Side of Chicago, the Hyatt Regency is far from most of Chicago's attractions and is not within walking distance to any notable shopping, restaurants, or nightlife." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Lakefront mega-hotel for biz and leisure travelers alike with skyline views and an impressive health club." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The only hotel adjoining McCormick Place, this Hyatt offers 800 rooms to convention-going patrons." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Rising 33 stories from Chicago's sprawling convention center, the Hyatt Regency is often solidly booked during trade shows and meetings." Full review
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The average-size rooms are decorated in standard business-hotel style; if you can, request one on the north side, which features panoramic views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you’re manning a show booth at McCormick Place, you can’t beat the short walk to your bed in this attached hotel." Full review

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