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Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

3.5 star property
Downtown Chicago's urban retreat offers entertainment at every turn, with a rooftop terrace providing stunning city views and outdoor dining options

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Nestled near Millennium Park and the Chicago Riverwalk, Virgin Hotels Chicago offers a vibrant retreat. Grab a coffee and snack from the on-site café, or enjoy free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour gym. Multilingual staff are always ready to assist.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with great shopping. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    Chicago Riverwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    Millennium Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Theatre
    Chicago Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grant Park
    Grant Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station
    2 min walk
  • Millennium Station
    3 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
    2 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Bar Pendry
    3 min walk
  • State and Lake Chicago Tavern
    2 min walk
  • Intelligentsia Coffee
    2 min walk

About this property

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Boutique hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. 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 air hockey
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. 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 bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cocktail Bar
  • Icons

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Air hockey
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Stereo

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 13 2026 to August 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 28.17 per accommodation, per night

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

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, pets are not allowed at this 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 boutique hotel is steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Millennium Park and Grant Park are also within 15 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station and State Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 993 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1393 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy, room was clean and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff- very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornell

Room was great , comfortable , clean . amenities were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this hotel. The only issue we had was that there was not daily cleaning. I actually never saw hotel cleaning staff in the halls, but the room and hotel were very clean so I am not sure where they were. The hotel is near so many attractions and restaurants. On the second floor is a room with a pool table, air hockey, and other games which was a nice break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was very pleasant. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, I loved the dressing room/bath room layout. The staff were extremely friendly - made is feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and rooms were clean. Definitely will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and converted old Virgin Hotel. Room was fine and hotel basics were fine. There wasn’t any room service daily or for my 3 night stay. There was a strike for housekeepers and they were LOUD out front everyday. Not sure what the hotel fee was for on top of Expedia hotel charge was for, they gave me 2 waters the first day and that was it. They also upsell their vacation club/time share a lot, kinda odd.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, well laid-out, and super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sweetest staff ever! Very welcoming. Had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wynter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel for my husband’s birthday weekend. The room was spacious clean and trendy. The bed was so comfortable. The happy hour was excellent and the game room and bar on the second floor was fabulous. The customer service was phenomenal. They surprised my husband with a goody bag for his birthday which was the icing on the cake. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations but it was still a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Devita

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and made it easy to navigate about the city. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, and the perks of staying here were great. They offered a complimentary item from the coffee shop and hosted happy hour during my stay. My room was neat and well kept and a great place for me to land.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff! Each staff were helpful, present and with great service. Kudos to Shea at the front desk as she was warm in her greetings, answered all my questions, and most of all a kind, helpful person. Great staff! Rooms always clean, always well prepared. They are transitioning from Virgin so updating g cafes etc. Didn’t notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alonzo

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

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was incredible and so friendly! Location was awesome-restaurant was closed during our stay so -1 Star but would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

DWayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location downtown, where you can pretty much walk to major places in any direction. Hotel is chic(ish).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed rooms and wonderful customer service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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