The Buckingham Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star boutique hotel near Willis Tower

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Property entrance
Interior entrance
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living room | 39-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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425 S Financial Place 40th floor, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 750 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 335 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Heart of Chicago.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Willis Tower and Art Institute of Chicago. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Willis Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Millennium Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • LaSalle Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taureaux Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bereket Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sky-Ride Cocktail Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Neil's on Wells - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Buckingham Hotel

3.5-star boutique hotel near Willis Tower
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. The boutique The Buckingham Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
The Buckingham Hotel offers 21 accommodations with minibars and safes. 39-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 14.03 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Spa access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 60605

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Buckingham Hotel to the airport?

The Buckingham Hotel is 10.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Buckingham Hotel?

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Buckingham Hotel on Jan 14, 2026 start from $84.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Buckingham Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Buckingham Hotel.

How close is The Buckingham Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.9 mi (9-min drive) from Oak Street Beach and 3.9 mi (14-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Buckingham Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Buckingham Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Buckingham Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Buckingham Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Buckingham Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 40.00 per day.

Does The Buckingham Hotel have a pool?

The Buckingham Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Buckingham Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Buckingham Hotel to downtown Chicago?

The Buckingham Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Chicago.

The Buckingham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Katie, Shelbyville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not parking convince ,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very displeased with perks of VIP. We did not get a room upgrade. We requested a 1pm checkout and it was denied. They presented like we were getting a free breakfast as a perk, but all guests got the free (bad) breakfast so NOT A PERK. The pool was closed on the weekends despite the listing saying in was open everyday except major holidays. It took 3 elevator transfers to get to the lap pool at the fitness club. It is not a pool for relaxing and hanging out as one would expect at a hotel. While it did not impact us, several other guests tried to take their children and were denied as it’s an 18+ pool, but not advertised on listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good luck finding it

Like other reviews, it was hard to find. But...once you got up there it was fantastic. My new go to place in Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Redmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very non-obvious where the hotel is, but very private, quiet, and excellent rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet clean good view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What they can add for a better stay is a mini fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venanzio, Naples

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Very easy to access the hotel floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

coffee needs a boost

Disappointed there wasnt better coffee option in the morning breakfast offering. Only Keurigs. Not convenient to have to go out to find good coffee. Fresh brewed coffee seems like a must for a hotel so far up off the street, with not many close options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, kind of inconvenient. Parking is kind of expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

View was the best!

Beautiful room and view! Got back from a White Sox game and was able to see the Navy Pier fireworks from our room ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are amazing high ceilings huge windows ton of space. I will go back here. The only downside is the amenities are very limited. You need to bring your own stuff food, drinks coffee etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025