Planning a visit to Chicago or know a friend who is? You might want to consider a stay at this local luxury hotel that was just named among the top in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report just released its 2026 list of Best Hotels in the USA and one Chicago destination made the top three. Here’s all the deets.
The Langham named No. 3 best hotel in the U.S.

The Langham Hotel in River North took the number 3 spot on the U.S. News & World Report ranking, just behind Hawaiian resorts the Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Four Seasons Hualalai.
“The Langham, Chicago is a hit with recent travelers,” reads the report, adding that the hotel “impresses guests with its attentive service, quiet location and riverfront views.”
The ranking also notes The Langham’s luxury accommodations including soaking tubs and rain showers, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Other amenities include a health club with a 67-foot indoor pool and an in-house spa.
Additionally, the hotel boasts proximity to many of the biggest local attractions. The Chicago Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile shopping district, and Grant Park are all a short walk away.
So if you’re organizing the perfect luxury stay in the Windy City, make sure The Langham is at the top of your own list!