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The Ritz-Carlton, ChicagovsThe Langham, Chicago
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago ranks marginally better than The Langham, Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago comes in at #10 in Chicago with positive reviews from 16 publications like Gayot, Concierge and Time Out.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Fodor's 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."
Zagat4.5
"“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 Langham, Chicago Star Service
Gayot Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Time Out
Wallpaper
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
From $293/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "The converging midcentury and Asian themes are notable, but its commendable service, dining and accommodations are what make it a standout." Full review
Gayot "When it opened in London in 1865, the original Langham Hotel was considered Europe's first 'grand hotel.'."
Fodor's "A Mies van der Rohe-designed skyscraper is now home to the city's hottest stay, The Langham." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in downtown Chicago within walking distance of Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile, The Langham is a luxury hotel that's ideal for vacationers or the business traveler." Full review
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"With Mies van der Rohe’s grandson behind the transformation of the architect’s final project into the new Langham, the hotel could only be a testament to Modernism." Full review
Afar Magazine "Light-filled rooms, efficient staff, modern pan-Mediterranean restaurant, and location within walking distance of both the Loop and major sites suit both the business and leisure traveler." Full review
Time Out "Architect Mies Van De Rohe's River North centerpiece the Langham Hotel is simply bursting with luxury." Full review
Wallpaper "Chicago's iconic IBM Building, designed by Mies Van der Rohe in 1966, welcomes the Langham Hotel to its hallowed halls this month." Full review
Jetsetter "Business meets pleasure in a landmark riverside building with an Asian-inspired spa and award-winning restaurant." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The Langham, Chicago occupies the first 12 floors of a landmark building that sits beside the Chicago River." Full review
