There’s no shortage of hotels in Chicago. If you’re trying to decide where to stay, and want easy access to the city’s trains, view this list of top-rated hotels that are a 5-minute walk away or less from “L” stations. Hotel ratings sourced from TripAdvisor traveler reviews.
10. Kinzie Hotel
Station: Grand Red
In between the Grand Red CTA Station and Chicago River, the Kinzie Hotel has free WiFi, nightly cocktail reception with one free drink and sustainable practices that make it a green hotel. The House of Blues and summer trolley to Navy Pier are also nearby.
9. Fairfield Inn and Suites River North
Station: Grand Red
Also near the Grand Red Station and Navy Pier trolley, the Fairfield Inn & Suites River North has free WiFi and breakfast. Restaurants, bars and a grocery store are next to the hotel.
8. Silversmith Hotel
Station: Monroe Red, Monroe Blue, Adams/Wabash, Washington
The Silversmith Hotel is in the Loop near Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago and has free WiFi, family rooms and suites. Chicago’s central business district and many retails stores are also in walking distance or head to a nearby CTA station for easy access to both Chicago airports and tourist attractions.
7. Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Station: Monroe Red and Adams/Wasbash
Also near Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Athletic Association is a luxury hotel in the Loop that allows pets. Other perks include free WiFi and vintage decor.
6. Palomar Chicago
Station: Grand Red
Hotel Palomar has an indoor pool, wine hour, 24-hour fitness center and yoga mats in rooms. Plus, enjoy easy access to the Navy Pier trolley, Magnificent Mile and the Chicago River.
5. Virgin Hotels Chicago
Station: State/Lake and Lake
In the Loop near Millennium Park, Chicago Riverwalk and theaters, Virgin Hotels Chicago is in a great location near tourist attractions and two CTA stations. Perks at this hotel include free WiFi and a rooftop bar. Note that State/Lake has service to and from Midway Airport, but is not handicap accessible.
4. Park Hyatt
Station: Chicago Red
Near the John Hancock Center, Park Hyatt is on the Magnificent Mile and in walking distance of Oak Street Beach. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and free WiFi.
3. The Talbott
Station: Chicago Red
The Talbott is even closer to Oak Street Beach and is a short walk away from bars and restaurants on N. Rush Street. The hotel is European in design, allows pets and has free WiFi.
2. The Peninsula
Station: Chicago Red
A short walk from the Chicago Red Station and near the Magnificent Mile, John Hancock Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Peninsula has free WiFi, indoor pool and a rooftop terrace. The luxury hotel also has a full-service spa.
1. Langham Hotel
Station: State/Lake
The Langham Hotel is the highest-rated hotel in Chicago that is within a five-minute walk of a train station. On the Chicago River, the luxury hotel is next to the Chicago Riverwalk and has free WiFi, a spa and indoor pool.
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