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. Every property on this list operates under a confirmed Hilton brand with a verified street address and no duplicate physical buildings. Hilton's Travel with Purpose program sets carbon, water, and waste reduction targets across all properties, giving travelers a consistent sustainability baseline regardless of which sub-brand they 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 official sub-brand name. Where a property operates under a name that differs from its former branding, the current name takes precedence. No property is listed twice regardless of how 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 | State/Lake, Brown/Orange/Green/Pink/Purple 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 | State/Lake, Brown/Orange/Green/Pink/Purple Line |
| Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop | Hilton Garden Inn | South Loop | 3 | 8.2 | Cermak-McCormick Place, 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 | Cermak-McCormick Place, 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 | State/Lake, Brown/Orange/Green/Pink/Purple 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 8.6 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 four Hilton properties within a 10-minute walk of the convention center: Hampton Inn McCormick Place, Home2 Suites McCormick Place, Hilton Garden Inn South Loop, and Homewood Suites South Loop.
- For transit access, the Hampton Inn Majestic (2-minute walk to Monroe Red and Blue Line) and Hampton Inn North-Loyola Station (2-minute walk to Loyola Red Line) are the two most walkable to CTA rail on this list.
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
LondonHouse sits in a landmarked 1920s building on the Chicago River, and the property manages energy use through Hilton's LightStay platform to offset the demands of operating a historic structure.3 min walk to State/Lake (Brown Line/Orange Line/Green Line/Pink Line/Purple Line)
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Sable At Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection By Hilton
900 E Grand, Chicago
9.21,829 reviews
Sable at Navy Pier reports sustainability metrics through Hilton's LightStay system, with a lakefront location that gives the property access to Chicago's district cooling infrastructure.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
ACME Hotel tracks resource consumption through Hilton's LightStay platform and its River North location puts guests within walking distance of the Chicago Riverwalk, reducing the need for transit on short trips.4 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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The Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place, Chicago
8.31,170 reviews
The Drake Hotel, a 1920 landmark at Michigan Avenue and Walton Place, participates in Hilton's LightStay program to monitor energy use across its 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
The Palmer House Hilton uses Hilton's LightStay platform to track utility consumption across its large Loop footprint, with ongoing building efficiency upgrades in the landmarked structure at 17 East Monroe.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
Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites reports energy and water data through LightStay, with an all-suite layout that reduces per-guest resource use compared to standard room configurations.4 min walk to Chicago (Red Line)
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Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago
8.02,144 reviews
Hilton Chicago at 720 South Michigan participates in LightStay and sits adjacent to Grant Park, giving guests walkable access to lakefront green space without requiring transit.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
Embassy Suites River North at 600 North State tracks resource use through LightStay and offers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, which reduces single-use packaging compared to grab-and-go alternatives.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
Embassy Suites at 511 North Columbus participates in LightStay and its Streeterville location gives guests access to the Chicago Riverwalk on foot, cutting short-trip transit demand.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
DoubleTree Chicago Magnificent Mile at 300 East Ohio tracks energy and water through LightStay, and the brand's signature warm cookie at check-in uses a standardized recipe that Hilton has worked to source with sustainably produced ingredients.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
Hilton Garden Inn at 10 East Grand participates in LightStay and the property's River North location puts guests within a 5-minute walk of the Grand Red Line station, making car-free travel practical.3 min walk to Grand (Red Line)
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
66 East Wacker Place, Chicago
8.81,266 reviews
Hilton Garden Inn Riverwalk at 66 East Wacker Place uses LightStay for resource tracking and sits steps from the Chicago Riverwalk, giving guests a car-free route to waterfront dining and recreation.4 min walk to State/Lake (Brown Line/Orange Line/Green Line/Pink Line/Purple Line)
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop
55 E 11th Street , Chicago
8.2831 reviews
Hilton Garden Inn South Loop at 55 East 11th Street tracks consumption through LightStay and its proximity to the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station makes it one of the more transit-accessible properties on this list for convention travelers.6 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green Line)
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown
40 East Grand Avenue, Chicago
8.83,559 reviews
Homewood Suites at 40 East Grand participates in LightStay and the extended-stay suite format reduces per-night resource use for guests staying multiple nights compared to daily room turnover at standard hotels.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
8.21,356 reviews
Homewood Suites South Loop at 59 East 11th Street uses LightStay for sustainability reporting and shares the South Loop block with the Hilton Garden Inn next door, allowing both properties to coordinate on building efficiency.6 min walk to Cermak-McCormick Place (Green Line)
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Chicago River North
110 West Huron, Chicago
8.14,369 reviews
Home2 Suites River North at 110 West Huron participates in LightStay and the brand's design standard incorporates recycled materials in room furnishings and energy-efficient appliances across all properties.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
9.0579 reviews
Home2 Suites at 123 East Cermak Road uses LightStay for resource tracking and shares the McCormick Place campus with the Hampton Inn next door, allowing coordinated sustainability reporting across both properties.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
Hampton Inn and Suites at 33 West Illinois participates in LightStay and the brand's standard complimentary hot breakfast reduces per-guest food packaging waste compared to individually purchased meals.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
Hampton Inn Majestic at 22 West Monroe operates in a historic Loop building and uses LightStay to track energy consumption across the older building systems, with ongoing efficiency upgrades reported to Hilton's corporate sustainability team.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
Hampton Inn at 68 East Wacker Place participates in LightStay and its Loop location gives guests walkable access to the Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, reducing reliance on ride-share for sightseeing.4 min walk to State/Lake (Brown Line/Orange Line/Green Line/Pink Line/Purple Line)
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Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area
116 N Jefferson , Chicago
8.81,128 reviews
Hampton Inn at 116 North Jefferson participates in LightStay and its Fulton Market location puts guests within walking distance of the neighborhood's restaurant corridor, reducing food-related transit trips.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
Hampton Inn at 1209 West Albion participates in LightStay and its location adjacent to the Loyola Red Line station makes it one of the most transit-oriented properties on this list, with direct Red Line access to downtown Chicago.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
Hampton Inn McCormick Place at 123 East Cermak participates in LightStay and shares the campus with the Home2 Suites next door, allowing coordinated energy and water reporting for the combined Hilton footprint at this address.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
Hampton Inn Midway at 6540 South Cicero participates in LightStay and its location adjacent to Midway Airport gives guests access to the Orange Line, reducing airport shuttle demand and associated emissions.8 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?+
Four Hilton properties sit within a short distance of McCormick Place: Hampton Inn McCormick Place and Home2 Suites McCormick Place share the address at 123 East Cermak, while Hilton Garden Inn South Loop and Homewood Suites South Loop are at 55 and 59 East 11th Street respectively. All four are within a 10-minute walk of the Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line station.
Does Hilton have a sustainability program that applies to Chicago properties?+
Yes. Hilton's Travel with Purpose program sets targets to cut carbon emissions by 75% and reduce water use and waste by 50% by 2030. All Chicago Hilton properties report progress through LightStay, Hilton's internal sustainability measurement platform. The full program details are at Travel with Purpose.
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 sits an 8-minute walk from the Midway Orange Line station, which connects directly to the Loop in about 25 minutes.


