Virgin Hotels Chicago

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Chicago Riverwalk

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Rooftop bar, alfresco dining, open daily
Meeting facility
Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | City view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View (King)

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room (Sir Richard's Flat)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Chicago Riverwalk. Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • State Station - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State and Lake Chicago Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nutella Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Base Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Virgin Hotels Chicago

4.5-star luxury hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1430 square feet (133 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a 24-hour fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury Virgin Hotels Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 250 guestrooms or units
  • 26 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1430 sq ft of conference space
  • 133 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1928
  • Nightclub
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Virgin Hotels Chicago offers 250 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 29.35 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 79 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number Hotel License

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Virgin Hotels Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 944 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1311 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NANCY, philo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was marvelous. But water leaking into a bucket in hallway. No hot water! Had to take COLD shower in VIP suite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness
They charged me an additional $30 feel on check-in which isn't acceptable when pre-paying Room had a very bad stale smell plus pet hair everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to a lot of things to do in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Christmas time in Chicago
Fun stay during the holidays! Attentive staff and great room! Hotel was fantastic and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, New Lenox

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to a suite upon checkin! Incredible room!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astghik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

fernando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent. Updated and comfortable. Staff was so-so. Some staff very good, others seemed like they were not interested in dealing with customers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in an ideal part of the city, however the sound of the train’s screeching brakes does get wearing after a while. Staff are amazingly friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg, plano

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Negin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very nice and they let us check-in sooner. They also offered us wine vouchers, which was very nice. However, the restaurant refused to let us get our glass of wine despite having many free tables. We could only get it with dining. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The only problem was that the daily room service only made the bed and emptied the trash can without changing the sheets or cleaning the bathroom. Overall, we had a great stay and recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but close to the L means noise (and from the nightclub above). Concierge/Reception staff brilliant. Not eco-friendly - towels (and sheets) changed everyday despite hanging them up, housekeeping left a bag and cleaning gloves from day 2 to the end of our stay. Restaurant staff varied from brilliant to someone who lost our reservation which we’d made by walking in and seeing her enter it onto the tablet. Overall, hit and miss.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis, New Lenox

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a convenient location for the theater area and River North. The only downside was the noise from the L-tracks that are located next to the hotel. It’s not intolerable but a little noisy during the night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mahvash

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The worst coffee and tea service in the room Coffee no good Bed very comfortable Sitting area convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was set up oddly walking into what was ultimately the bathroom. Fridge was too small to store desserts from the onsite restaurant. Club bumping from arrival til early hours of the morning was disturbing trying to sleep. That said, overall it was nice and would consider staying again albiet, quite pricey from room to dining and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute old hotel. I got the suite with the river view. We liked it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024