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21c Museum Hotel Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near 360 CHICAGO

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Fitness facility
21c Museum Hotel Chicago combines art with luxury in downtown Chicago. Guests can explore the art gallery, book a spa massage, and enjoy seafood at Lure Fishbar. The gym and business center are open 24/7, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected for work or leisure.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (21C) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (21C)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
55 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611

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
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

21c Museum Hotel Chicago

Upscale hotel near Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Located close to 360 CHICAGO and Millennium Park, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Lure Fishbar, features seafood. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and 8 meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 297 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 43-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Lure Fishbar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
21c Museum Hotel Chicago Chicago
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21c Museum Hotel Chicago Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is 21c Museum Hotel Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 21c Museum Hotel Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of 360 CHICAGO, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Millennium Park. Cloud Gate and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 4-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 7 minutes.

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21c Museum Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 988 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1580 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the 21c museum hotel! I wish it was for longer than one night. Clean, convenient to everything, comfy bed (very important), nice, hot shower with good water pressure (important) and friendly, kind staff. Highly recommend for anyone staying in Chicago!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and room was nice and quiet. Always love the art at your hotels!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Able to get me in my room early and upgraded it. Parking was quick and easy. Everything is within walking distance. Room was clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very cool and I appreciated the modern art museum on the second floor. Are you feature or a moderately priced hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vasti

Near some good restaurants. Room was noisy. No streaming available on tv. Room was out of body wash. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great location

Hotel was very clean Also the bar was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Begimai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. ParkHero helped us out with parking but there was a lot to do within walking distance. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every was almost perfect…loved the art display, staff was great, rooms very nice and clean, but they should clean elevators more. If it comes up we will recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to have a secure facility/hotel was great and the only downside was the late night racing on the streets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfort, business ctr staff was very hospitable and pleasant, internet access was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price. Consider parking but it’s expensive all over town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

christine

Disliked: Amenities
Very small amount of art work Hallways dingy Very loud street noise windows are extremely thin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

spenser

Central to everything. Close to Michigan ave
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rameer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I visit Chicago. Prime location for everything downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious rooms. Everyone on staff was super friendly and helpful. Only uncontrollable downside was the loud street noise / lots of sirens
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salpe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful galleries with interesting art, Friendly accommodating staff. Nice happy hour in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, good price, nice stay for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to poorly lit halls leading to room. Very unpleasant smell in room. Dirty tabletops in room, trash under furniture, walls with dings & chipped paint, the “closet” was an old makeshift cabinet, robes looked like they were from GoodWill, previous guests dirty underwear in bathroom! Disgusting!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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