The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagovsThe Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago and The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is preferred by most professionals compared to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago scores 89 with endorsements from 16 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Show All Reviews
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
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
"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
"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
"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
"Perched above Water Tower Place on Michigan Avenue, this grand luxury hotel is all about old-fashioned elegance."
BlackBook
"The Ritz-Carlton has been perched on floors 15-30 of Water Tower Place since 1960."
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
"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
"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
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago Show All Reviews
127 West Huron at LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"All units are stocked with minibars, safes, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, 46-inch flat-screen TVs with movies, thermostats and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot
"Celebrated for its unique architecture, it's best described as "distinctive," both inside and out."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Within The Godfrey Hotel Chicago’s 16-story cubist framework are 194 guestrooms and 27 one-bedroom suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by Cubism, Chicago’s newest boutique hotel is sleek and chic with spacious rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The flagship for the Godfrey brand, the upscale Godfrey Hotel Chicago is located in the River North neighborhood, an eight-minute walk from the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Time Out
"From its striking cubist facade down to the stylish and modern interiors, the Godfrey Hotel Chicago lives up to its four star status from the get-go." Full review
Jetsetter
"River North’s techy new boutique gem with the city’s largest roofscape and a bold futuristic exterior." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Godfrey pops eyeballs with its super-cool, Cubist-inspired architecture." Full review
Fodor's
"While the neighborhood is a hotspot for bars and parties, the vibe here is decidedly chill thanks to low-key lounge music and super quiet accommodations. " Full review
Frommer's
"With an on-site spa, a good fitness room, a hopping night scene and an excellent restaurant, the Godfry packs in the kind of amenities one usually expects at a Ritz Carlton-priced hotel." Full review