The Langham, ChicagovsThompson Chicago
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Langham, Chicago ranks marginally higher than Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel. The Langham, Chicago has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 16 reviews including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Zagat.
The Langham, Chicago 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
Thompson Chicago Show All Reviews
21 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Chicago’s Gold Coast glamour pad, with high-tech rooms and a much anticipated eatery." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Walking into one of the all-business guest rooms might just remind you of a man’s suit... the contemporary decor is accented by Robert Mapplethorpe’s floral photos." Full review
Star Service
"Located just north of the Sofitel and Waldorf Astoria, this sexy hotel provides more cosmopolitan flair than anything you'll find in the city's cache of Kimpton properties." Full review
Gayot
"When it opens in summer 2013, this property --- formerly The Sutton Place Hotel --- will blend in perfectly with its luxe surroundings in Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood."
Frommer's
"As I write this, The Thompson is the “it” place in Chicago, thanks to its quirky cool design, plus the popular onsite restaurant, Nico Osteria." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Four things really stand out at the Windy City’s 247-room Thompson hotel: the superlative service, the location... the rooms... and, most of all, the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Previously Sutton Place Hotel Chicago." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 247 spacious rooms are equally elegant, with beautiful bathrooms and lots of high-end amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It offers a winning combination of modern-retro style, a home-away-from-home ambience, attentive service, and value for money." Full review
Time Out
"Clean mid-century design and effortless luxury in the heart of Chicago, the Thompson Hotel Chicago is a boutique centrepiece of the Gold Coast neighborhood." Full review