Glass and marble skyscraper above the Chicago River, where British luxury meets American vertical architecture.

The Langham Chicago

★9.3

From

446.694 €

“Pool on the 4th floor with bay windows overlooking the towers of the Loop, open until 10pm.”

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The Langham Chicago occupies the first 13 floors of a Mies van der Rohe building on North Wabash, facing the river. We enter through a hall of white marble and dark wood, six-metre ceiling height, natural light filtered by Japanese blinds. The rooms start at 40 m², floor-to-ceiling bay windows, views over the river or Michigan Avenue depending on the floor, signature Blissful Bed linen, bathrooms in pink marble with separate bath. The Chuan spa occupies 3,200 m² in the basement, 20-metre pool, hammam, sauna, treatment cabins inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. The service remains discreet, efficient, never obsequious, typical of the Langham house. From 447 € per night, which places the address in Chicago's upper range without reaching the rates of the Peninsula or the Four Seasons ✨

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend the Langham to business travellers who want a proper spa after their meetings in the Loop, and to couples seeking contemporary luxury without American folklore. The hotel attracts an international clientele, forty-somethings and older, already familiar with the brand in London or Hong Kong. Families find their place thanks to the spacious rooms, yet the atmosphere stays hushed, designed for rest.

The building

Architecture and interiors

The building was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1972, IBM Plaza tower converted to mixed use. The Langham occupies floors 2 to 13, with an independent entrance at ground level. Interiors redesigned in 2013 by Richmond International: Calacatta marble, walnut wood, brushed bronze, beige and pearl-grey palette. The public spaces play on verticality and natural light, with works of contemporary American art in the corridors.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

The restaurant Travelle serves modern Californian cuisine, Midwest produce, wine list of 400 references, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. The adjoining bar offers signature cocktails until 1am, river views, local clientele on Thursday and Friday evenings. Continental breakfast included with some reservations, otherwise allow 35 $ for the buffet. Room service operates 24/7, reduced menu after midnight.

Highlights

20 m indoor pool with glass wall overlooking a vertical garden
3,200 m² Chuan Spa with traditional Chinese medicine protocols
Rooms from 40 m², all with full-height bay windows
Travelle restaurant: modern Californian cuisine, cocktail bar open until 1am
North Wabash location: Magnificent Mile 400 m away, Millennium Park a 10-minute walk

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Chicago

The Langham stands on North Wabash Avenue, between the Chicago River and the Magnificent Mile. Millennium Park 800 m away, Art Institute 1 km, Navy Pier a 15-minute walk. State/Lake metro station three blocks away, O'Hare airport 40 minutes by taxi. The neighbourhood is the heart of the business district, lively on weekdays until 7pm, quieter at weekends. Restaurants, art galleries, theatres within a 500-metre radius.

Good to know

Before you book

Pets: Accepted without weight restriction, 150 $ per stay, basket and bowls provided.
Parking: Valet 85 $ / night, private garage in the building.
Pool: Open 6am–10pm, 20 m, indoor, heated year-round.
Spa: Chuan Spa open 6am–10pm, booking recommended 48h in advance.
Wi-Fi: Free throughout the hotel, fibre optic, speed suitable for streaming.
Check-in: 3pm standard, early check-in subject to availability at no extra charge.

Facilities

1 pool

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness centre

Facilities for disabled guests

Room service

Pets allowed

Restaurant

Parking on site

Wi-Fi available everywhere

Private parking

Free Wi-Fi connection

Spa and wellness centre

Family rooms

Location

Where The Langham Chicago is located

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