When considering where to stay, what are your criteria? Is it unforgettable food, luxurious velvet sheets, a spa that makes you never want to leave, or an extraordinary architectural design? Well, we now have confirmation from people around the world of the best hotels. Condé Nast Traveler’s 37th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey received 575,048 votes, and three Chicago hotels made it onto the list of the best 50 worldwide. So where are these hotels?
The Godfrey Hotel
Ranked #11 among the top recommended hotels in Chicago, The Godfrey Hotel embodies the vibrant energy of downtown. Centrally located in the River North neighborhood, it is just steps away from the Magnificent Mile. The hotel features 221 spacious and elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, where guests can enjoy luxurious amenities and stylish accommodations throughout their stay.
Its popular IO Rooftop offers approximately 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for year-round entertainment.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Ranked #12, Le Meridien Essex Chicago is known for its floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and expansive panoramas of Lake Michigan, stretching from Navy Pier to Soldier Field. Located directly across from Grant Park, the hotel offers prime access to the city’s major attractions.
It’s just a 5-minute walk from the Museum Campus and a 15-minute walk from the Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel’s airy midcentury modern design features well-appointed guest rooms adorned with subtle, elegant details, including hidden speakers in the bathroom mirrors and custom Frette bathrobes.
The in-house restaurant, Grant Park Bistro, serves New American classics with European panache—think charred broccolini risotto and Iberico pork skirt steak.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Ranked #42 is the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, situated in the Loop neighborhood. This area is famous for its vibrant theater scene, the Art Institute of Chicago, and popular tourist attractions such as “the Bean” and Buckingham Fountain. Just a block away from the Chicago River, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown embodies the high-energy atmosphere of the Loop.
Guests can enjoy mesmerizing art installations in the lobby, unwind at Raised, a popular rooftop bar, and take a dip in the indoor pool.
Each of the 553 rooms offers guests a chance to relax, featuring plush bedding, modern bathrooms, and the option to stream Netflix directly from the hotel television.
Here’s the full list of the world’s best hotels.