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Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Virgin Hotels Chicago is steps from Millennium Park and the Chicago Riverwalk. Enjoy Italian dishes at Miss Ricky's, coffee at the on-site cafe, or the rooftop terrace overlooking Michigan Avenue. The hotel offers in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601

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
  • House of Blues Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Luxury boutique hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
A short walk from Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago provides a coffee shop/cafe, a 24-hour gym, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

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)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 79 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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
Property Registration Number Hotel License

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel
Virgin Hotels Hotel
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel
Virgin Hotels Chicago Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 79 per night.

What time is check-in at Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is steps from Chicago Theatre, Chicago Riverwalk, and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and State Street are also within 5 minutes. State Station and Randolph-Wabash Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1020 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1423 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel the rooms are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near everything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was overly friendly and the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for marathon runners
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Great location. Comfy bed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel every thing about this hotel was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing mini vacay Very clean hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed’s amazing, location unbeatable! Sucks they make you pay a 35$ resort fee on top of all the fees you already have to pay and room fee as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great rooms. Gorgeous rooftop bar!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean ,bathroom didn’t have a bath which wasn’t an issue to us,a well stocked mini bar and easy access to transportation, food and sights.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vibes were at an all time high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Free

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

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location, our corner suite was a fabulous size and the bed was so comfortable. The staff were very helpful and charming. Definitely a place I would stay if I get back to Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area. Friendly and helpful staff. The beds are incredibly comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern location. The fee onsite was different that the fee told but it was a great stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Nice location, interesting architecture. But the place seemed a bit tired to us and in need of a refresh. Room was tiny, not well equipped (ex. Teapot but no coffee maker). We would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was amazing. The staff was amazing. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel exceptional, speedy checkin, very friendly staff who explained everything in detail and were happy to answer any queries. Bedrooms, quirky, beautiful bedding, lovely comfortable bed and pillows, food and drink excellent. Good central location to all amenities, shops bars and cafes. One of the best hotels we have stayed in
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff especially at check in and housekeeping. Really convenient for anywhere in the city. Great coffee in the ground floor coffee shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Jibri

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
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