These five hotels in Millennium Park / New Eastside Chicago sit within a quarter mile of Cloud Gate, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the lakefront. Each property was selected by balancing guest review scores, star rating, and verified sustainability credentials. The list covers at least one mid-range and one upscale option, all bookable through major channels.
How we ranked these hotels
Hotels with verified sustainability certifications ranked above those without. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings carried the most weight. Where star ratings matched, higher average guest review scores broke the tie. Every property on this list sits inside the Millennium Park / New Eastside district, bounded by the lakefront to the east, Randolph Street to the north, Michigan Avenue to the west, and Monroe Street to the south. Properties west of Michigan Avenue or north of the Chicago River were excluded. We have a separate page for eco-friendly luxury hotels if you want to filter by certification tier across the broader Chicago metro.
Hotels in Millennium Park / New Eastside at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Sustainability | Nearest CTA Station | Walk (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago | 4 | 9.0 | Radisson Responsible Business program | Randolph/Wabash | 4 |
| The St. Regis Chicago | 5 | 8.9 | None verified | Randolph/Wabash | 5 |
| Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park | 4 | 8.4 | Accor Planet 21 program | Randolph/Wabash | 3 |
| Swissotel Chicago | 4 | 8.6 | None verified | Randolph/Wabash | 5 |
| citizenM Chicago Downtown | 4 | 8.9 | BREEAM-certified construction | Randolph/Wabash | 6 |
Getting around from Millennium Park / New Eastside
- The Randolph/Wabash CTA station serves the Brown, Orange, Green, Pink, and Purple lines and puts you within a 3-to-6-minute walk of every hotel on this list.
- The Monroe Red Line station on State Street is a 10-minute walk west and connects you to O'Hare and Midway airports without a transfer.
- Divvy bike-share docks sit along Columbus Drive and Randolph Street, making the Museum Campus a 10-minute ride south.
- Metra Electric trains stop at Millennium Station on East Randolph Street, one block from the Fairmont, and run to Hyde Park and south suburban destinations.
What to expect from this neighborhood
The New Eastside sits between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, roughly from Randolph Street south to Monroe Street. Guests get direct access to Maggie Daley Park, the Riverwalk, and the lakefront path without crossing a major arterial road. Restaurant density is lower here than in River North, so most guests eat at hotel restaurants or walk five minutes to the Loop. Parking garages on Columbus Drive charge premium rates; the CTA is the practical choice for most trips.
The hotels
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago
9.02,526 reviews
Radisson Responsible Business programThe Radisson Blu Aqua participates in the Radisson Responsible Business program, which tracks energy and water consumption per occupied room and sets reduction targets across the portfolio.
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The St. Regis Chicago
401 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago
8.9123 reviews
5 min walk to Randolph/Wabash (Brown Line/Orange Line/Green Line/Pink Line/Purple Line)The only 5-star property on this list, the St
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Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park
200 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60601, Chicago
8.4387 reviews
Accor Planet 21 programThe Fairmont Chicago operates under Accor's Planet 21 program, which sets property-level targets for carbon, water, food waste, and biodiversity, with annual third-party audits.
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Swissotel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
8.62,059 reviews
5 min walk to Randolph/Wabash (Brown Line/Orange Line/Green Line/Pink Line/Purple Line)A guest score of 8.6 and a 4-star rating at 323 East Wacker Drive place this property inside the New Eastside district, filling the mid-range upscale tier with a full-service spa and pool that many nearby competitors lack
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citizenM Chicago Downtown
80 East Wacker Place, Chicago
8.95,339 reviews
BREEAM-certified constructionThe citizenM Chicago Downtown building was constructed to BREEAM standards, and the citizenM chain publishes annual sustainability reports tracking energy intensity, water use, and waste diversion across all properties.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Millennium Park / New Eastside Chicago have verified sustainability credentials?＋
Three of the five hotels on this list carry verified programs. The Fairmont Chicago operates under Accor's Planet 21 framework with third-party audits. The Radisson Blu Aqua participates in the Radisson Responsible Business program. citizenM Chicago Downtown was built to BREEAM standards and publishes annual sustainability reports.
What CTA rail lines serve the Millennium Park / New Eastside district?＋
The Randolph/Wabash station, a 3-to-6-minute walk from every hotel on this list, serves the Brown, Orange, Green, Pink, and Purple lines. The Monroe Red Line station on State Street is about a 10-minute walk west and provides a direct connection to O'Hare and Midway airports.
Is there a 5-star hotel inside the Millennium Park / New Eastside district?＋
Yes. The St. Regis Chicago at 401 East Upper Wacker Drive is the only 5-star property on this list. It carries a guest score of 8.9 and sits 0.20 miles from Cloud Gate.
Which hotel on this list is closest to Cloud Gate?＋
The Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park at 200 North Columbus Drive is 0.01 miles from the park entrance, making it the closest property to Cloud Gate among the five hotels.
Are there mid-range hotels in Millennium Park / New Eastside, or is everything luxury-priced?＋
The Radisson Blu Aqua and citizenM Chicago Downtown both offer 4-star quality at mid-range pricing relative to the neighborhood. citizenM in particular targets travelers who want a well-designed room and a rooftop bar without paying for a full-service spa.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?＋
The Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park and the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel both list pet-friendly policies. Confirm current weight limits and fees with each property before booking, as policies can change.
