The Peninsula Chicago

5-star property
East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819
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4.8 out of 5
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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Chicago awaits you at The Peninsula Chicago, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2013. Within steps you'll find Chicago Water Tower and John Hancock Center within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor swimming pool.

LED TVs with cable channels are featured in all 339 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, free wired Internet, and iPod docks. Minibars provide refreshments, and 24-hour room service is also available. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and slippers, while pillowtop beds and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. Additionally, dining areas, sitting areas, and DVD players are available.

A day of pampering at The Peninsula Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The theme restaurant, Shanghai Terrace, serves Chinese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own bar/lounge. Enjoy the fitness center, spa tub, and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a business center, and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/café, and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 5-star Near North Side hotel include Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building.

The Peninsula Chicago ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0
5 out of 5

Elegant downtown hotel

Pros: It's location was perfect. The room was functional and the bathroom was beautiful.
Cons: There were no electrical outlets by the bed. I couldn't charge my phone and have it near me for a time check or alarm while charging over night.
Location: It was perfect. Rush Street and Michigan Avenue were on either side of the hotel. The John Hancock building was a block away.
The Penisula Hotel was located within walking distance of most local sights, shopping and resturants. The staff was friendly and extremely accommodating. The room was spotless and comfortable. The view from our room was amazing!

Posted by , from Pennsylvania on Jul 3, 2015

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5 out of 5

Best experience in a hotel ever!

Pros: Service, clean and welcoming.
Location: Excellent location for shopping and dining
Superior service from all the staff. Best Sunday brunch in the city.

Posted by , from Des Moines, IA on Mar 24, 2015

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5 out of 5

Outstanding Staff & room

I will be sure to stay here again.  It was incredibly clean and the staff upgraded my room without even asking.  I had a great view and wish I could of stayed longer.

Posted by , from Chicago, IL on Nov 7, 2013

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5 out of 5

Best hotel I have ever experienced

Pros: Close restaurants, Free Internet, Quiet
I enjoyed my stay so much I wished my vacation would have never ended! excellent service!!!!

Posted by , from Coconut Creek, FL, USA on Sep 19, 2012

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5 out of 5

Still one of the best in Chicago!

Pros: Quiet
Great room. All of the ammenities you expect from the Peninsula. Staff very good! Very busy in the hotel, but zero noise in the rooms.

Posted by , from Milwaukee, WI, USA on Jul 26, 2012

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4 out of 5

Outstanding service

Friendly, knowledgeable staff throughout the hotel made us feel welcome and well taken care of. We had such a relaxed, enjoyable time in Chicago - much because of our stay at the Penninsula.

Posted by , from Cincinnati, OH, USA on Jul 5, 2012

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5 out of 5

Beyond Excellent

Pros: magnificent hotel
The Peninsula Chicago is beyond excellent. The hotel is magnificent. The furnishings are exquisite. The staff is first rate, attentive and friendly. The food delicious. The fitness center and spa first rate. We can't wait to go back.

Posted by on Sep 28, 2011

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5 out of 5

They do it better than anyone else

Stayed here for a romantic weekend with the Mrs. The room is good, the restaurant serves yummy food, the spa is real nice, etc. etc. etc. (And -- very important -- it's dog-friendly.) The one thing that sticks out about the visit is, everyone on the staff seems like they've been to that special "go the extra mile" training. Absolutely effortless. I consider this to be a good value -- you really do get what you pay for.

Posted by on Aug 14, 2011

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5 out of 5

Great Hotel

The service was the best I ever experienced in a luxury hotel. I strongly recommend the Peninsula to anyone wanting to stay on or around Michigan Ave in Chicago

Posted by on Mar 8, 2010

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3 out of 5

not quite worth it

The Penisula staff were wonderful and very friendly. The bedding is excellent and very comfortable; noting that I prefer a very soft mattress. The location is right on, but so are many other choices. As a person who has stayed in several 5 star resorts and hotels I would say this one was not all that I had hoped it would be. One of the restaurants and decks I was hoping to enjoy were both closed for a private party. The luxurious tub had no jets. The pool and it's deck is nothing at all to brag about. The spa was completely booked. In my opinion, this was not a good deal overall.

Posted by on Aug 13, 2009

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About the The Peninsula Chicago

Location 108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 22 ??? to 08 February:

  • Swimming pool

Property Features

The Peninsula Chicago offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury The Peninsula Chicago. Parking is available for a fee. This 5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 339 guestrooms or units
  • 20 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 5 conference rooms
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor pool
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Separate dining area
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) (29 km / 18 mi)
  • Train station: Millennium Station (1.3 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Metro station: Chicago Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Peninsula Chicago offers 339 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • International calls (free)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily.

Shanghai Terrace - This theme restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.

The Lobby - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Pierrot Gourmet - This bistro specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

The Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor deck adjoins the 25-meter heated indoor pool. In the state-of-the-art fitness center, a wall of windows admits abundant natural light and frames city views. Cardio equipment comes with personal TVs and sound systems. Guests can participate in a wide range of group classes such as Pilates, yoga, Boot Camp, and Aqua Aerobics. Personal training is also available.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Pilates classes on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

In addition to 8 soothing treatment rooms, the Peninsula Spa offers a eucalyptus steam room, a spa tub, and a relaxation lounge with a fireplace. Spa cuisine is also available. Treatments incorporate European, Asian, and Ayurvedic methods. Highlights include:

  • Uplifting Mint Experience, featuring a mint/apricot kernel body scrub and a massage incorporating wild-mint-infused oil

  • Customized ESPA Aromatherapy Massage with a choice of detoxifying, de-stressing, immunity-boosting, or energizing aromatic oils

  • Holistic Fitness Massage for Men

  • Jade Hot Stone Massage

    • Number of treatment rooms 8
    • Couples treatment rooms
    • Manicures and pedicures
    • Body treatments
    • Body wraps
    • Body scrubs
    • Facial treatments
    • Aromatherapy treatments
    • Hydrotherapy treatments
    • Ayurvedic treatments
    • Hot stone massage
    • Deep tissue massage
    • Swedish massage
    • Prenatal massage
    • Minimum age to access spa is 16
    • Thai massage
    • Reflexology
    • Massages

    Accessibility

    If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

    • Accessible bathroom
    • Roll-in shower
    • In-room accessibility

    Hotel Policies

    Check-in

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Check-in time ends at midnight

    Check-out

    • Check-out by noon

    Payment types

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.
    • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
    • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per stay.
    • Free cribs (infant beds)!

    Pets

    • Pets: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
    • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 30 lb)
    • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
    • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

    Policies

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions

    Fees

    Optional extras

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

    • Breakfast fee: between USD 20 and USD 80 per person (approximately)
    • Valet parking fee: USD 71.00 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per stay

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

    Hotel Names

    • Chicago Peninsula
    • Peninsula Chicago Hotel
    • Peninsula Chicago
    • Peninsula Hotel
    • Peninsula Hotel Chicago
    • The Peninsula Chicago Hotel Chicago

    You should know

    • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
    • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
    • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

    Awards & Affiliations

    Green / Sustainable Property
    This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

    • The Peninsula Chicago is listed in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2013 Travel + Leisure 500.