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21c Museum Hotel Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near 360 CHICAGO
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Suite (21C) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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55 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Millennium Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(134 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 649 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (21C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find 360 CHICAGO and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Millennium Park and Cloud Gate are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Willis Tower - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Roastery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eataly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

21c Museum Hotel Chicago

4-star hotel near 360 CHICAGO
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 297 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
21c Museum Hotel Chicago offers 297 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 for adults and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 29.35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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 full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 for adults, and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • 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

Chicago James
James Chicago
James Hotel
James Hotel Chicago
James Chicago Hotel
Chicago James Hotel
James Chicago Hotel Chicago
James Chicago-Magnificent Mile Hotel
James Mile Hotel
21c Museum Hotel Chicago Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is 21c Museum Hotel Chicago to the airport?

21c Museum Hotel Chicago is 13.2 mi (35-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 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago on Sep 21, 2025 start from $191.66, 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 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago.

How close is 21c Museum Hotel Chicago to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Ohio Street Beach and 1.2 mi (7-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 40 for adults, USD 20 and 40 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (1-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have a pool?

21c Museum Hotel Chicago does not have a pool.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have a restaurant?

21c Museum Hotel Chicago is home to Lure Fishbar, which features seafood.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is 21c Museum Hotel Chicago to downtown Chicago?

21c Museum Hotel Chicago is 1.1 mi away from Chicago.

21c Museum Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1001 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1621 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

CHRISTINA, Brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and happy to assist us. The hotel concept is very unique and we loved staying at the 21c in Cincinnati, however the rooms in Chicago seemed a little worn and dated. We did appreciate the cleanliness of the hotel and the sprucing up of our room each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was not clean and trash was in the ice container.. and the bottom of the curtains were dirty and rip.. I could here people in the hallway at 2 am .. and I would hardly recommend not staying on the 10 floor .. I would go back to try another floor .. ok overall it was beautiful
Art from the elevator .. beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haedyn

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience. 10/10, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This was our 6th stay in Chicago, the first at 21C. We have a 21C in our hometown where I had a school reunion, so we were really looking forward to our stay. We will not ever stay in this one again. It took almost 40 minutes waiting for an elevator the day we checked out. My husband went down nine floors of stairs with some of our luggage because we had to wait so many times for an open elevator. We had to call the hotel for our security deposit, and eventually, well after two full weeks, almost seventeen days, it was finally refunded. The barn door of the bathroom led to absolutely no privacy while in the bathroom, and if you tried to close it too far for some privacy, the door would get stuck. Our view was the top of a building next door. They boasted about the complimentary water bottles at check in - but you get two per room, so if you have three people, one of you has nothing. In addition, there were only two water filling stations, and one ice machine in the entire hotel which was downstairs. I’m not exactly sure what the extra $80 fee was for, because other than the blocky rooms of a few pieces of art, there was no other amenities. The only bonus is that Trader Joe’s is across the street, which was convenient. By far our WORST hotel experience in one of our favorite cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergiy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, great staff, great restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great spot in the hear of Chicago

Super convenient and clean spot in central Chicago. Staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Pravini

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in a great area with plenty to see and do within walking distance. The staff is friendly and accommodating, which was a plus. The fitness center was disappointing. most of the equipment was either broken or out of order. The machines that were available were outdated, extremely dirty, or both. The sauna room door was locked, and I can only assume it was also out of service. In the lobby restroom, the hand dryer was corroded, which was not a great first impression. I also tried to eat at the hotel’s restaurant for lunch. My friend and I greeted the staff upon entering, then sat ourselves. Not long after, we were asked if we were dining in or “just hanging out,” which felt super odd and unwelcoming, especially in a restaurant setting. Things didn’t improve much once I got to the room. The elevators were tiny, slow, creaky, and felt quite old. The hallways were extremely dim, which felt unsafe when entering or exiting late at night. There were no visible security measures in place to ensure that only guests could access the lobby. I witnessed several groups using the space to eat or hang out before leaving, which was concerning. As for the room itself, it was underwhelming. The features were outdated, and the mini fridge barely worked. it couldn’t keep anything cold. To make matters worse, the prices were exorbitant for the condition and overall experience provided. Overall, the location and staff were the only positives.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel, what would expect :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to Magnificent Mile Enjoyed the hotel and the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with group
I have stayed here before and I love the location and the art vibe. This visit, the room was fine at first but it became apparent that the AC wasn't working. We called the front desk and they sent someone up to fix it and unfortunately he broke the system causing us to move to another room. No big deal. The security man came up and helped us move all our stuff and gave us the key to the new room while he took the larger service elevator. We arrived there first and were dismayed to see a dirty paper towel on the floor. Upon further inspection it seemed that the only way to turn on the light in the bathroom was to go into the dark bathroom and close the door completely because the light switch was actually behind the door. We then asked to be moved to another room and the security guard came up and helped us move again. The thing we found distressing was the attitude of the people on the front desk as if not having AC and seeing someone's dirty towel was acceptable. They finally agreed to make a minimal adjustment to the bill. This is not a cheap hotel and the laissez faire attitude of the staff really put us off. I would not have expected any compensation had the staff expressed any genuine concern for the situation. The staff who cleaned the room we ended up in were very pleasant and did a good job. Having said all this, the hotel is in a great location and the art work is wonderful. I don't think I would stay there again but I would certainly visit if only to see the art.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Rachel, Boise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the museum exhibits! It was really exciting to have that kind of access to really cool art! And I loved the design of the rooms and the bathroom, especially all the lights being on dimmers, however… the beds were hard as rocks and my mattress was completely flattened on one side. My pillows were pretty lumpy, perhaps from age and over use? And the heater/ac unit was really insanely loud and disruptive. It was impossible to not wake up every time it kicked on and this was a non negotiable issue for me. So while I loved parts of the hotel, the beds and loud heater/ac unit made it a hard pass.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025