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Virgin Hotels Chicago

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

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

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

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Sir Richard's Flat)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Sir Richard's Flat)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 74 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 76 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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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
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Chicago

Luxury boutique hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
A short walk from Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, Virgin Hotels Chicago provides a nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, Miss Ricky's, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Hydromassage showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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)
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cerise
  • Miss Ricky's
  • Two Zero Three

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,430 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

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

Fees

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

  • Service fee: USD 34.05 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • 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

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

Is Virgin Hotels Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Virgin Hotels Chicago?

Valet parking is available for USD 79 per night.

What time is check-in at Virgin Hotels Chicago?

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

What time is check-out at Virgin Hotels Chicago?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Virgin Hotels 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

Virgin Hotels 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. 1007 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1400 reviews

Reviews

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

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

claire

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

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

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

Derek

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

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was one of the best experiences of my life
Golden hour hits different in chi town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacara

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

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! Minutes away great food and the riverwalk. The hotel personnel was very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property location was perfect! Rooftop top views was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Must Stay

Amazing hotel with exceptional rooftop in prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finally a hotel that exceeded my expectations! Beautiful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee shop was amazing and the team. Friendly front desk staff and food at the restaurant. Great shower and room. I stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff and room were awesome..bed very comfortable. Coffee shop was great had great fast breakfast options. Had Miss Rickie's one day was really great food. Only complaint would be the rooftop bar evening clientele...did not feel comfortable and they were loud and raucous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olga at the front desk was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The access to amenities and the property itself was very nice and exclusive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

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