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Virgin Hotels Chicago

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Chicago Riverwalk

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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Rooftop bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Rooftop bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | City view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 501 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 501 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

  • 770 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Sir Richard's Flat)

  • 751 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 501 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

  • 501 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 501 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View (King)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View (King)

  • 801 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 821 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Chicago Riverwalk. Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • State Station - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pendry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Chicago

4.5-star luxury hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1430 square feet (133 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury Virgin Hotels Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 250 guestrooms or units
  • 26 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1430 sq ft of conference space
  • 133 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Virgin Hotels Chicago offers 250 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Service fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 79 per night (in/out privileges)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Virgin Hotels Chicago to the airport?

Virgin Hotels Chicago is 13.3 mi (29-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 Virgin Hotels Chicago?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virgin Hotels Chicago on Nov 25, 2025 start from $151.87, 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 Virgin Hotels Chicago have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Virgin Hotels Chicago.

How close is Virgin Hotels Chicago to the beach?

This hotel is 1.2 mi (9-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2.1 mi (7-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Virgin Hotels Chicago offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Virgin Hotels Chicago, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 25 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Virgin Hotels Chicago?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Virgin Hotels Chicago?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 79 per night.

Does Virgin Hotels Chicago have a pool?

Virgin Hotels Chicago does not have a pool.

Does Virgin Hotels Chicago have a restaurant?

Virgin Hotels Chicago is home to Miss Ricky's, which features Italian cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Virgin Hotels Chicago have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Virgin Hotels Chicago to downtown Chicago?

Virgin Hotels Chicago is 0.6 mi away from Chicago.

Virgin Hotels Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1004 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1397 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

AMBER

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Lebanon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great stay…. staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food and pleasant, helpful staff.Very nice modern, spacious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved the friendly/helpful staff. The hotel was convient to a lot of tourist spots and great restaurants. Public transportation is also available right by the hotel for anything a little further out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The last room in Chicago during lollapalooza but actually nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Free, Hillsborough

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and very walkable to local attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so amazing and clean. We got the grand suite and it was perfect. The suite is really nice and lots of space to place your belongings and get ready! It is beside the train so always make sure you’re placed on a higher floor to avoid the noise
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Just Ok hotel

The hotel is in a great location, but it feels quite worn and in need of updates. In the evenings, the atmosphere can get rowdy due to the bar crowd, which detracted from the overall experience. Given the price point, we were expecting a more refined and upscale environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jibri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very pleasant, the room was clean, and the hotel was located in a convenient area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but very loud at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of the property, and the overall concept of something fun and funky, but I had a "higher end" room, and it was right near the elevator, so I got a lot of noise on that side, plus the El from the other side. The rug wasn't super clean (although the bedding and the rest of the room were a delight). The most annoying thing was the TV. Anything I turned it to, 10 minutes later to the minute, it went back to the Virgin channel #1, here are all our hotels in the world. I really hated having to stay on top of a show, when usually I want the tv on as background while I'm getting ready, etc. Also, this hotel's amenities were oversold, i.e., good luck getting on the rooftop, especially if you just wanted a quiet sip of a drink. I loved the cafe and the staff, though, everyone was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cliff, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025