Best for
The river-meets-lake setting suits a Chicago trip built around the waterfront, with downtown landmarks accessible when you want to turn inland.
Best for
The river-meets-lake setting suits a Chicago trip built around the waterfront, with downtown landmarks accessible when you want to turn inland.
What makes it special
Studio Gang's interlocking tower gives architecture enthusiasts a place within Chicago's skyline story, rather than simply another room overlooking its buildings.
Room to consider
For a stay requiring separate sleeping spaces, confirm bedroom connections before booking a larger suite, rather than assuming extra floor area guarantees privacy.
Insider tip
Give your driver the Upper Wacker Drive entrance instructions, since navigation can otherwise send your car below the hotel's actual arrival level.
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The St. Regis Chicago rises in Lakeshore East, close to the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, and the city's downtown cultural core. Set within one of Chicago's most recognizable contemporary towers, the hotel combines skyline views, refined rooms, polished service, dining, wellness facilities, and quick access to the riverwalk and lakefront. It gives guests a modern Chicago stay with architectural presence and a calm St. Regis rhythm above the movement of the city.
For a straightforward Chicago stay, the Superior Room offers either a king bed or two queen beds, according to your reservation. The 400–686 sq ft category covers both arrangements, with dimensions varying by the option booked.
The living and sitting area includes an oversized chair and ottoman. Use it for reading or a pause between outings; a writing desk gives you another surface for work and travel plans.
A duvet dresses the bed, and air conditioning lets you adjust the room’s temperature. The marble bathroom has a soaking tub and a separate rain shower.
Wi-Fi, room service, a safe and ironing equipment are available.
For a straightforward Chicago stay, the Superior Room offers either a king bed or two queen beds, according to your reservation. The 400–686 sq ft...
Park and city views define the Park View Superior Room. This category includes king and two-queen arrangements, so the bed layout and room dimensions depend on the option reserved.
A writing desk provides a useful surface for working or planning a day in Chicago. Air conditioning controls the room’s temperature, and an in-room safe gives you somewhere to keep smaller valuables.
The marble bathroom pairs a soaking tub with a separate rain shower. You can take time over the bath or use the shower before heading out.
Wi-Fi and room service are available, with ironing equipment on hand when you need to prepare an outfit.
Park and city views define the Park View Superior Room. This category includes king and two-queen arrangements, so the bed layout and room dimensions depend...
The River View Deluxe Room looks toward the Chicago River. The category spans 460–526 sq ft and comes with one king bed or two queen beds, as booked. A sitting area gives you somewhere to spend time away from the bed.
A writing desk provides a surface for work or the next day's plans. The oversized chair and ottoman offer a place to put your feet up with a book. A duvet dresses the bed.
The marble bathroom includes a separate rain shower and a soaking tub. You can choose a longer soak or a quick shower when getting ready to head out.
Air conditioning, a safe and ironing equipment cover practical needs. Wi-Fi is available, with room service also provided when you prefer to dine in.
The River View Deluxe Room looks toward the Chicago River. The category spans 460–526 sq ft and comes with one king bed or two queen...
River views and a king bed distinguish the River View Grand Deluxe Room. The category spans 501–723 sq ft and accommodates up to two guests. A living and sitting area gives you space to spend time in the room beyond sleeping.
An oversized chair with an ottoman offers somewhere to pause after exploring Chicago. A separate writing desk lets you keep work or travel plans away from the bed, which is dressed with a duvet.
The marble bathroom contains a soaking tub and a separate rain shower. The choice is useful when you want a slower start or need to get ready to go out.
Air conditioning, a safe and ironing equipment cover everyday needs. Wi-Fi and room service are also available during your stay.
River views and a king bed distinguish the River View Grand Deluxe Room. The category spans 501–723 sq ft and accommodates up to two guests....
The south-facing Metropolitan Suite has views of Lakeshore East Park and Lake Shore Drive. Its one-bedroom layout includes a king bed and a sofa bed, with space for up to four guests.
The 699–764 sq ft suite has a living and sitting area. A sofa and oversized chair with an ottoman give you places to sit apart from the bed. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outlook into this part of the suite.
Frette linens and a down comforter dress the bed. A writing desk provides a place to work or plan your visit, while a safe stores your belongings.
Butler service and Wi-Fi are available with the suite. Room service operates around the clock when you prefer to have meals brought to you.
The south-facing Metropolitan Suite has views of Lakeshore East Park and Lake Shore Drive. Its one-bedroom layout includes a king bed and a sofa bed,...
The St. Regis Suite separates the bedroom from the living room, giving up to four guests more flexibility during a Chicago visit. A king bed and sofa bed make up the sleeping arrangement.
Chicago River views provide the setting for the 760–843 sq ft suite. The living room has a sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman, so there is somewhere to sit without using the bed.
One and a half bathrooms add convenience when guests are getting ready at the same time. A writing desk, safe and ironing equipment cover practical needs.
Butler service is part of the suite offering, with Wi-Fi and room service also available.
The St. Regis Suite separates the bedroom from the living room, giving up to four guests more flexibility during a Chicago visit. A king bed...
Behind smoked-glass doors, the Caroline Astor Suite’s marble bathroom centres on a circular freestanding soaking tub. This one-bedroom suite combines that distinctive bathing space with Chicago River views and a separate living room.
The 921–1,181 sq ft layout has a king bed and sofa bed, accommodating up to four guests. A fainting couch adds another place to recline, with an oversized chair and ottoman also provided.
The king bed has Frette linens beneath a down comforter. One and a half bathrooms make the layout practical when guests share the suite.
A writing desk and safe are fitted, while Butler service and room service support the stay.
Behind smoked-glass doors, the Caroline Astor Suite’s marble bathroom centres on a circular freestanding soaking tub. This one-bedroom suite combines that distinctive bathing space with...
Two bedrooms make the 2 Bedroom Caroline Astor Suite a useful choice for guests sharing a stay while wanting separate sleeping spaces. The booked arrangement has either two king beds or one king and two queen beds, plus a sofa bed.
Chicago River views connect the suite to its waterfront setting. Its two and a half bathrooms help guests prepare for the day without relying on a single bathroom.
Multiple workstations provide places to catch up on work or organize plans. Air conditioning is fitted, and the suite accommodates up to six guests.
Butler service and room service are available throughout the stay.
Two bedrooms make the 2 Bedroom Caroline Astor Suite a useful choice for guests sharing a stay while wanting separate sleeping spaces. The booked arrangement...
Panoramic views of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier frame the John Jacob Astor Suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows open the outlook across a one-bedroom layout with a king bed, sofa bed and separate living room.
A full kitchen and dining area let you spend time in the suite around meals as well as rest. Warm earth tones and blue accents lend the interior a connection to the water beyond the windows.
The suite has one and a half bathrooms and a walk-in closet. A writing desk, sofa and oversized chair with ottoman provide distinct places to work or unwind.
Butler service and evening turndown complete the arrangement for up to four guests.
Panoramic views of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier frame the John Jacob Astor Suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows open the outlook across a one-bedroom layout with a...
The Presidential Suite has city views and measures 312 m². Its one-bedroom layout has a king bed and a sofa bed for up to four guests. A separate living room gives you space to gather away from the bedroom.
A sofa and an oversized chair with an ottoman furnish the living space. The writing desk provides a place for work or planning the next day, leaving the sitting area for quiet breaks.
The pantry has a refrigerator, dishes and glasses. You can keep drinks close and serve them in the suite when you prefer to spend time indoors.
A safe and ironing equipment are provided. Butler service and Wi-Fi are available, along with round-the-clock room service for meals brought to the suite.
The Presidential Suite has city views and measures 312 m². Its one-bedroom layout has a king bed and a sofa bed for up to four...
A private fitness studio and a full kitchen give the 2 Bedroom Presidential Suite scope for a longer stay. Its 4,600 sq ft layout includes two king bedrooms, a sofa bed and a separate living room.
Downtown Chicago, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier form the outlook. Inside, a marble-clad fireplace anchors the living space, while the dining table seats six. The suite accommodates up to five guests.
The principal marble bathroom has a soaking tub and a separate rainfall shower. A walk-in closet keeps clothing apart from the living areas.
Butler service, evening turndown and room service support the stay without interrupting the suite’s residential rhythm.
A private fitness studio and a full kitchen give the 2 Bedroom Presidential Suite scope for a longer stay. Its 4,600 sq ft layout includes...
Lakeshore East gives The St. Regis Chicago a strong position between the Loop, the river, and the lake. Guests can walk toward the Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, Grant Park, and the lakefront trail. Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute of Chicago, theater districts, museums, restaurants, and business towers are also within reach. The address is central, but it feels slightly set apart from the busiest downtown streets.
The tower itself is part of the experience. Designed by Studio Gang, it adds a sculptural shape to the skyline, with stacked forms that catch light and frame wide views. Staying here means being inside a piece of contemporary Chicago architecture. The building's height and position create dramatic outlooks over the river, lake, parks, and surrounding towers. Those views shape the mood from morning to night.
Chicago is a city that rewards walking, architecture tours, river cruises, museums, music, and restaurants. The hotel places guests close to many of those experiences. It works for leisure trips, business stays, long weekends, and travelers who want downtown convenience without giving up a sense of calm. The setting feels urban, polished, and distinctly connected to the city's built landscape.
Rooms and suites at The St. Regis Chicago are designed around height, light, and comfort. Large windows bring the city into the room, while interiors use soft tones, refined materials, and a quiet contemporary style. The mood is elegant without being heavy. It suits the tower, the lake views, and the clean lines of the architecture. After a day downtown, the rooms feel calm and lifted above the street.
Layouts support both work and leisure. Seating, desks, storage, soft bedding, and spacious bathrooms make the rooms practical for more than a single night. Suites add larger living areas and more dramatic views, especially for guests planning longer stays or special trips. The best rooms make Chicago part of the stay through river, park, lake, or skyline perspectives.
Service follows the St. Regis style, with attention to detail and a formal but discreet tone. Butler service, careful room care, and help with dining or city plans give the property its polished rhythm. In a busy downtown hotel, those details matter. They help the stay feel personal even when the city outside is full of movement.
Dining at The St. Regis Chicago reflects the hotel's modern downtown setting. Guests can begin with a refined breakfast, return for a relaxed lunch, or stay on property for dinner after a day by the river or lake. Menus may draw on seasonal ingredients, seafood, meat, vegetables, international flavors, and Midwestern produce. The setting gives meals a sense of occasion, especially when paired with city views.
Bars and lounges give the hotel a social layer. A drink before dinner, a quiet meeting, or a slower evening after a show can all fit naturally here. Chicago's dining scene is vast, so guests also have strong choices beyond the hotel. The Loop, River North, West Loop, Fulton Market, Gold Coast, and Lakeview each add a different food identity. Staying here keeps many of those areas within easy reach.
The hotel's own dining spaces are useful because downtown days can be full. Museum visits, architecture walks, shopping, meetings, and theater plans all take energy. Returning to a polished table, a calm bar, or a room-service meal can be exactly right. The hotel works best when it acts as both a gateway to Chicago and a refined retreat from it.
The wellness facilities give The St. Regis Chicago a restorative side. The spa supports guests after travel, meetings, or long days on foot. Treatments, relaxation areas, and calm interiors create a softer counterpoint to the city's pace. A massage, facial, or body ritual can turn a packed Chicago itinerary into something more balanced.
The pool and fitness areas add daily structure. A swim above the city, a morning workout, or time in a quiet wellness space can help guests keep a routine. This is useful in Chicago, where days often move between indoor culture and outdoor walking. The hotel gives guests a place to reset without leaving downtown.
The lakefront also functions as an open-air wellness space. Guests can walk or run along the water, visit parks, or follow the river for architecture views. The hotel's location makes those options easy. Wellness here is not limited to the spa. It includes the lake, the skyline, the parks, and the ability to step outside into one of America's great city centers.
The St. Regis Chicago is well placed for first-time visitors and returning guests. Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Riverwalk, Navy Pier, and the lakefront are all key nearby experiences. River architecture tours are especially fitting, since the hotel itself belongs to Chicago's architectural story. Guests can see the city from the water, then return to a tower that changes the skyline.
Business travelers benefit from access to the Loop, River North, and nearby office districts. Leisure travelers gain a strong base for museums, restaurants, shopping, sports, music, and theater. The hotel can feel romantic for couples, practical for work trips, and memorable for architecture-focused travelers. Its strength lies in the blend of location, view, service, and design.
The St. Regis Chicago is best for guests who want a modern luxury hotel with a strong sense of place. It brings together lake and river access, skyline rooms, refined dining, wellness facilities, and the calm service style associated with the brand. The experience is polished but unmistakably urban. For travelers who want Chicago through architecture, views, and downtown convenience, it is a compelling Lakeshore East address.
Miru's outdoor terraces put Japanese dining beside waterfront views, giving a meal outside a different feel from the city's street-level restaurants.
Handmade Tuscan pasta and woodfire cooking make Tre Dita a focused dinner choice when you prefer regional Italian flavors to a broad international menu.
The evening Champagne sabrage ritual offers a shared pause before dinner, bringing a St Regis tradition into an otherwise individually planned city stay.
401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Yes. The St. Regis Chicago is a strong choice for travelers who want a refined stay near the river and Lake Michigan. The hotel combines 192 rooms and suites, butler service, bold architecture, destination dining, a spa, and easy access to major sights.
The St. Regis Chicago is located at 401 East Wacker Drive in the Lakeshore East area of downtown Chicago. The setting places guests near the Chicago Riverwalk, Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the Magnificent Mile.
The hotel stands out for its place inside a striking 101-story tower designed by Studio Gang. Its sculptural glass form, riverfront setting, high views, dining venues, and wellness floor give the stay a clear Chicago identity.
The St. Regis Chicago has 192 rooms and suites, including spacious options with floor-to-ceiling windows. Many rooms frame the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, or city skyline, which makes the view a central part of the stay.
Rooms at The St. Regis Chicago feel calm, polished, and residential, with large windows and a modern luxury style. They suit guests who want more space, strong natural light, refined bathrooms, and a quiet retreat above the city.
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