A luxury hotel inside a Mies van der Rohe riverfront tower, known for design, spa, and afternoon tea.
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The verdict
Worth the stay for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Anyone here to unwind
Romantics
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
History & culture buffs
Not for
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Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.
The location trade-off
What you're near — and what you're not
Walkable
Chicago River & Riverwalk (at the door)
The Loop (short walk)
Magnificent Mile (~8 min walk)
Cut off from
West Loop dining (~12 min car)
Lakefront beaches (not immediate)
Rooms & rate
What you're paying for
Rooms are bright, modern, and generously sized with floor-to-ceiling windows; river-view rooms are worth the premium. The Chuan Spa and a strong service culture round out the stay.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Set in a Mies van der Rohe tower, the light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling river views and the well-regarded Chuan Spa make it a design-lover's luxury pick.
Not independently verified — estimated
It commands premium rates and the riverfront location is a short walk — not on top of — the Mag Mile shopping core.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A romantic, design-forward stay — book a high river-view room and the afternoon tea.
Solo
Calm, polished, and central enough to walk most of downtown; the spa is a highlight.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
$$$$ — top luxury tier
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Year-round; river views shine in warmer months
Getting there
On the river, short walk to the Loop and Mag Mile
Booking
Direct or advisor for spa and dining perks
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