Chicago has 25 verified Hilton properties spanning 10 sub-brands, from the 5-star Waldorf Astoria on Walton Street to Hampton Inn locations near Midway Airport and McCormick Place. Hilton's Travel with Purpose program sets carbon, water, and waste reduction targets across all of them, whichever sub-brand you book.
How this list was built
Every property here comes from confirmed Hilton inventory with a verified Chicago street address. Each hotel appears once, under its current sub-brand name, however many names it has carried.
The 25 properties span 10 sub-brands: Waldorf Astoria, Curio Collection, Outset Collection, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, and Hampton Inn.
Hilton hotels in Chicago at a glance
| Hotel | Sub-Brand | Neighborhood | Stars | Guest rating | Nearest CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria Chicago | Waldorf Astoria | Gold Coast | 5 | 9.4 | Chicago, Red Line |
| LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton | Curio Collection | The Loop | 4 | 9.4 | Lake, Red Line |
| Sable At Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection By Hilton | Curio Collection | Streeterville | 4 | 9.2 | Grand, Red Line |
| ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton | Outset Collection | River North | 4 | 9.2 | Grand, Red Line |
| The Drake Hotel | Hilton Hotels and Resorts | Gold Coast | 4 | 8.3 | Chicago, Red Line |
| The Palmer House Hilton | Hilton Hotels and Resorts | The Loop | 4 | 8.0 | Monroe, Red/Blue Line |
| Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites | Hilton Hotels and Resorts | Magnificent Mile | 3 | 8.5 | Chicago, Red Line |
| Hilton Chicago | Hilton Hotels and Resorts | South Loop | 3 | 8.0 | Harrison, Red Line |
| Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown River North | Embassy Suites | River North | 3 | 8.3 | Grand, Red Line |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile | Embassy Suites | Streeterville | 4 | 8.2 | Grand, Red Line |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile | DoubleTree | Streeterville | 4 | 8.2 | Grand, Red Line |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile | Hilton Garden Inn | River North | 3 | 8.4 | Grand, Red Line |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk | Hilton Garden Inn | The Loop | 3 | 8.8 | Lake, Red Line |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop | Hilton Garden Inn | South Loop | 3 | 8.2 | Roosevelt, Red/Orange/Green Line |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown | Homewood Suites | River North | 3 | 8.8 | Grand, Red Line |
| Homewood Suites By Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop | Homewood Suites | South Loop | 3 | 8.2 | Roosevelt, Red/Orange/Green Line |
| Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago River North | Home2 Suites | River North | 3 | 8.1 | Chicago, Brown/Purple Line |
| Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place | Home2 Suites | South Loop | 3 | 9.0 | Cermak-McCormick Place, Green Line |
| Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago-Downtown | Hampton Inn | River North | 3 | 9.0 | Grand, Red Line |
| Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District | Hampton Inn | The Loop | 3 | 9.0 | Monroe, Red/Blue Line |
| Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave | Hampton Inn | The Loop | 3 | 8.6 | Lake, Red Line |
| Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area | Hampton Inn | West Loop | 3 | 8.8 | Clinton, Green/Pink Line |
| Hampton Inn Chicago North-Loyola Station | Hampton Inn | Rogers Park | 3 | 9.2 | Loyola, Red Line |
| Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place | Hampton Inn | South Loop | 3 | 8.6 | Cermak-McCormick Place, Green Line |
| Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport | Hampton Inn | Midway Airport | 3 | 9.0 | Midway, Orange Line |
Choosing between sub-brands
- Waldorf Astoria and Curio Collection properties carry the highest ratings on this list (9.2 to 9.4) and the highest price points. Book these for leisure trips where location and experience matter more than cost.
- Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites properties cluster around 8.1 to 9.2 ratings and offer mid-range pricing. The Hampton Inn Majestic and Hampton Inn North-Loyola Station both hit 9.0 or above.
- For extended stays of three or more nights, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites give you a kitchen area and more living space. The Home2 Suites McCormick Place earns a 9.0 rating, the highest of any extended-stay property on this list.
- McCormick Place convention travelers have two Hilton properties on this list connected to the convention center by skybridge: Hampton Inn McCormick Place and Home2 Suites McCormick Place, both at 123 East Cermak. Hilton Garden Inn South Loop and Homewood Suites South Loop, on East 11th Street, are more than a mile north.
- For transit access, The Palmer House Hilton and the Hampton Inn Majestic are both on Monroe Street, a minute or two from the Monroe Red and Blue Line stations, and the Hampton Inn North-Loyola Station is a 3-minute walk from Loyola on the Red Line.
Choosing the right Hilton in Chicago
With 25 properties across ten sub-brands, the right Hilton in Chicago comes down to neighborhood and trip type more than the badge on the door: Honors status carries across all of them.
Decide where you want to be first (the Loop or Mag Mile for sightseeing, McCormick Place for a convention, near a Red Line stop for transit), then match the sub-brand to whether you need a kitchen, a ballroom, or just a clean budget room.
Travelers comparing chains can also browse our Marriott hotels in Chicago and the Magnificent Mile corridor.
The hotels
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 East Walton, Chicago
9.4458 reviews
The Waldorf Astoria Chicago participates in Hilton's LightStay program, tracking energy and water consumption at the property level on East Walton Street.5 min walk to Chicago (Red Line)
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LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
85 East Wacker Drive , Chicago
9.41,706 reviews
In a landmarked 1920s building on the Chicago River, with energy use tracked through Hilton's LightStay platform.7 min walk to Lake (Red Line)
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Sable At Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection By Hilton
900 E Grand, Chicago
9.21,829 reviews
Reports sustainability metrics through Hilton's LightStay system, from a lakefront spot at Navy Pier.18 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
15 East Ohio Street, Chicago
9.22,156 reviews
Tracks resource use through Hilton's LightStay, and the Chicago Riverwalk is within walking distance of its River North block.4 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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The Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place, Chicago
8.31,171 reviews
A 1920 landmark at Michigan Avenue and Walton Place, where Hilton's LightStay monitors energy use across the historic building systems.6 min walk to Chicago (Red Line)
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The Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street, Chicago
8.01,687 reviews
Ongoing efficiency upgrades in the landmarked building at 17 East Monroe, with utility use tracked through Hilton's LightStay.2 min walk to Monroe (Red Line/Blue Line)
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Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites
198 East Delaware Place, Chicago
8.52,847 reviews
All suites, with energy and water data reported through LightStay.4 min walk to Chicago (Red Line)
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Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
8.02,144 reviews
Next to Grant Park, so lakefront green space is a walk away; reports through LightStay.5 min walk to Harrison (Red Line)
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Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown River North
600 North State Street, Chicago
8.34,359 reviews
Serves a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and tracks resource use through LightStay.5 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
511 North Columbus Drive, Chicago
8.22,922 reviews
The Chicago Riverwalk is walkable from this Streeterville address, and the hotel participates in LightStay.10 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile
300 East Ohio Street, Chicago
8.21,970 reviews
Tracks energy and water through LightStay, and still hands out the DoubleTree warm cookie at check-in.8 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
10 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
8.44,391 reviews
Within a 5-minute walk of the Grand Red Line station, so going car-free is easy; participates in LightStay.3 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
66 East Wacker Place, Chicago
8.81,270 reviews
Steps from the Chicago Riverwalk's waterfront dining, with resources tracked through LightStay.5 min walk to Lake (Red Line)
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
55 E 11th Street , Chicago
8.2835 reviews
Tracks consumption through Hilton's LightStay, on East 11th Street in the South Loop.4 min walk to Roosevelt (Red Line/Orange Line/Green Line)
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown
40 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
8.83,559 reviews
Suites with a kitchen area for longer stays; participates in LightStay.4 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop
59 E. 11th Street, Chicago, IL , Chicago
8.21,363 reviews
Shares the South Loop block with the Hilton Garden Inn next door and reports through LightStay.4 min walk to Roosevelt (Red Line/Orange Line/Green Line)
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago River North
110 West Huron, Chicago
8.14,370 reviews
Home2 rooms use recycled materials in furnishings and energy-efficient appliances; participates in LightStay.7 min walk to Chicago (Brown Line/Purple Line)
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 200 , Chicago
9.0581 reviews
Shares 123 East Cermak with the Hampton Inn next door and tracks resources through LightStay.4 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green Line)
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown
33 West Illinois, Chicago
9.03,181 reviews
Includes a complimentary hot breakfast and participates in LightStay.5 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District
22 West Monroe, Chicago
9.01,285 reviews
In a historic Loop building at 22 West Monroe, where LightStay tracks energy use across the older systems as efficiency upgrades continue.2 min walk to Monroe (Red Line/Blue Line)
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Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave
68 East Wacker Place, Chicago
8.61,408 reviews
The Riverwalk and Millennium Park are both walkable from 68 East Wacker Place; participates in LightStay.5 min walk to Lake (Red Line)
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Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area
116 N Jefferson , Chicago
8.81,129 reviews
A short walk from Fulton Market's restaurant corridor; participates in LightStay.5 min walk to Clinton (Green Line/Pink Line)
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Hampton Inn Chicago North-Loyola Station
1209 West Albion Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60626, Chicago
9.2253 reviews
Next to the Loyola Red Line station, with a direct ride to downtown; participates in LightStay.2 min walk to Loyola (Red Line)
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Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
123 East Cermak, Suite 100, Chicago
8.61,321 reviews
Shares 123 East Cermak with the Home2 Suites next door; participates in LightStay.4 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green Line)
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Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport
6540 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago
9.0907 reviews
Near Midway Airport with Orange Line access to the Loop; participates in LightStay.21 min walk to Midway (Orange Line)
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Frequently asked questions
How many Hilton hotels are in Chicago?＋
Chicago has 25 verified Hilton properties across 10 sub-brands, from the 5-star Waldorf Astoria at 11 East Walton to the Hampton Inn at Midway Airport on South Cicero Avenue.
Which Hilton sub-brands operate in Chicago?＋
The 10 active sub-brands are Waldorf Astoria, Curio Collection, Outset Collection, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, and Hampton Inn.
Which Hilton hotel in Chicago has the highest guest rating?＋
LondonHouse Chicago (Curio Collection) at 85 East Wacker Drive and the Waldorf Astoria Chicago at 11 East Walton both carry a 9.4 rating, the highest on this list.
Which Hilton hotels are closest to McCormick Place?＋
Hampton Inn McCormick Place and Home2 Suites McCormick Place share 123 East Cermak and connect to McCormick Place by skybridge. Hilton Garden Inn South Loop and Homewood Suites South Loop are at 55 and 59 East 11th Street respectively, more than a mile north, and their nearest L station is Roosevelt.
Does Hilton have a sustainability program that applies to Chicago properties?＋
Yes. Hilton's Travel with Purpose program sets 2030 targets to cut carbon emissions intensity by 75% at managed hotels and 56% at franchised hotels, and to cut water use and landfilled waste intensity by 50% in managed operations. All Chicago Hilton properties report progress through LightStay, Hilton's internal sustainability measurement platform.
Which Hilton hotel in Chicago is best for travelers flying into Midway Airport?＋
Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport at 6540 South Cicero Avenue is the only Hilton property serving Midway. It earns a 9.0 rating and is about a 21-minute walk from the Midway Orange Line station, which connects directly to the Loop in about 25 minutes.
