These five hotels are all in Streeterville, east of Michigan Avenue, and you can walk from any of them to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Navy Pier and the lakefront. Rankings weight guest satisfaction scores, confirmed star ratings, physical location inside Streeterville, and verified sustainability credentials, with a mix of mid-range and upscale options to cover the range of travelers who come here.
How we ranked hotels in Streeterville
Streeterville occupies the strip of Chicago east of Michigan Avenue, roughly between the Chicago River and Oak Street Beach. Every hotel on this list has a confirmed address inside those boundaries. Hotels with verified sustainability certifications or documented eco programs rank above those without. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings come first, and guest review scores break ties from there.
The neighborhood draws three distinct traveler types: patients and families visiting Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Huron Street, attendees at Navy Pier conventions and events, and tourists working the lakefront and Magnificent Mile.
The hotels below cover all three, from 3-star mid-range to 5-star.
Streeterville hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Nearest CTA | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago | 4 | 9.2 | Grand/State Red Line, ~7 min walk | RIU Hotels sustainability program |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile | 3 | 9.4 | Grand/State Red Line, ~6 min walk | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown/ Magnificent Mile | 3 | 8.8 | Grand/State Red Line, ~9 min walk | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| The Peninsula Chicago | 5 | 9.6 | Chicago/State Red Line, ~3 min walk | None verified |
| Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection | 4 | 9.6 | Grand/State Red Line, ~9 min walk | None verified |
Planning your Streeterville stay
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital is at 251 East Huron Street. Hotel EMC2, the Fairfield Inn and the Riu on Ontario Street are about a 3-minute walk away, which matters if you have early appointments or need to make multiple trips.
- Navy Pier is about a 15-minute walk east along Illinois Street from most of these hotels. Factor that in if you have evening events, since rideshare surge pricing around Navy Pier after concerts can be steep.
- The nearest CTA Red Line stops are Grand/State and Chicago/State, 0.2 to 0.5 miles from the hotels on this list. Budget 6 to 9 minutes on foot to Grand/State, or about 3 minutes from The Peninsula to Chicago/State.
- Streeterville has no CTA rail stop within its boundaries. Plan on CTA buses or a rideshare if you need frequent transit access.
Mid-range vs. upscale in Streeterville
The Fairfield Inn on Ontario Street is the mid-range pick: an 8.8 guest score and Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability program. Guests get a reliable, well-reviewed base without the premium pricing of the 5-star Peninsula a few blocks away.
At the upscale end, The Peninsula on Superior Street is the only 5-star hotel here, with a 9.6 guest score. It draws guests who want a full luxury experience with spa access and fine dining. The Residence Inn on Erie Street, a 3-star with a 9.4 score, suits extended-stay and medical visitors who need kitchenettes and suite-style space a 4-minute walk from Northwestern Memorial.
The hotels
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
150 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, Chicago
9.27,541 reviews
RIU Hotels Sustainability ProgramRIU runs a documented sustainability program on energy efficiency, water and waste across its hotels, including this one.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
101 East Erie Street, Chicago
9.4523 reviews
Marriott Serve 360Covered by Marriott's Serve 360 program, with commitments on waste reduction, responsible sourcing and energy tracking.
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown/ Magnificent Mile
216 East Ontario Street, Chicago
8.81,132 reviews
Marriott Serve 360Marriott's Serve 360 program covers this property with tracked commitments on energy use, water consumption, and responsible sourcing.
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The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior, Chicago
9.6426 reviews
3 min walk to Chicago/State (Red)A 5-star hotel with a 9.6 guest score, tied for the best on this list, on East Superior Street one block east of Michigan Avenue.
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Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
228 East Ontario Street, Chicago
9.6546 reviews
9 min walk to Grand/State (Red)Same 9.6 guest score as The Peninsula, at 4 stars. A top-rated Streeterville stay on Ontario Street without full luxury pricing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Streeterville hotels are closest to Northwestern Memorial Hospital?＋
Hotel EMC2, the Fairfield Inn and Hotel Riu Plaza on Ontario Street are the closest, about a 3-minute walk from Northwestern Memorial Hospital at 251 East Huron Street. The Residence Inn by Marriott at 101 East Erie Street is about 4 minutes away. The Peninsula at 108 East Superior Street is about a 6-minute walk west of the hospital.
Is there a CTA rail stop in Streeterville?＋
No CTA rail stop is inside Streeterville's boundaries. The nearest Red Line stations are Grand/State and Chicago/State, 0.2 to 0.5 miles from the hotels on this list. Walk times range from 3 to 9 minutes.
Which hotels in Streeterville have a rooftop bar?＋
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago at 150 East Ontario Street has a confirmed rooftop bar. It is the only hotel on this list with that amenity verified.
How far is Streeterville from Navy Pier?＋
Navy Pier is about a 14 to 16 minute walk east from the Ontario Street hotels on this list. The Residence Inn on Erie Street is a little farther, roughly 19 minutes on foot.
Which Streeterville hotels have verified sustainability programs?＋
Three hotels on this list have verified programs: the Residence Inn by Marriott and the Fairfield Inn both participate in Marriott's Serve 360 program, and Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago operates under RIU Hotels' documented sustainability program. The Peninsula and Hotel EMC2 have no verified certification at this time.
Are there mid-range hotels in Streeterville, or is it all luxury?＋
Streeterville skews upscale, but mid-range options exist. The Fairfield Inn and Suites at 216 East Ontario Street is the clearest mid-range pick on this list, with a 3-star rating and an 8.8 guest score. Hotel EMC2 at 4 stars is between mid-range and full luxury in both price and positioning.
