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The river-meets-lake setting suits a Chicago trip built around the waterfront, with downtown landmarks accessible when you want to turn inland.

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Studio Gang's interlocking tower gives architecture enthusiasts a place within Chicago's skyline story, rather than simply another room overlooking its buildings.

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For a stay requiring separate sleeping spaces, confirm bedroom connections before booking a larger suite, rather than assuming extra floor area guarantees privacy.

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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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St Regis Chicago

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.

Luxury
4.8/5 54 Member Reviews 74% Upgrade Rate

Rooms

  • 192 192

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at St Regis Chicago

Superior Room
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Superior Room

400–686 sqft
From 921 USD

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 View Superior Room
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Park View Superior Room

615 sqft
From 992 USD

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...

River View Deluxe Room
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River View Deluxe Room

460–526 sqft
From 1’028 USD

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 View Grand Deluxe Room
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River View Grand Deluxe Room

501–723 sqft
From 1’099 USD

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....

Metropolitan Suite
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Metropolitan Suite

699–764 sqft
From 1’646 USD

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,...

St. Regis Suite
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St. Regis Suite

760–843 sqft
From 2’003 USD

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...

Caroline Astor Suite
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Caroline Astor Suite

921–1,181 sqft
From 2’526 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Caroline Astor Suite
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2 Bedroom Caroline Astor Suite

1,630 sqft
From 3’061 USD

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...

John Jacob Astor Suite
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John Jacob Astor Suite

1,432 sqft
From 6’866 USD

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...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

3,358 sqft
From 18’179 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Presidential Suite
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2 Bedroom Presidential Suite

4,600 sqft
From 21’278 USD

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

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.

Location of The St Regis Chicago

401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

Weather at St Regis Chicago

Chicago

What to Know About St Regis Chicago

Is The St. Regis Chicago a good luxury hotel for downtown Chicago?

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.

Where is The St. Regis Chicago located?

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.

What makes The St. Regis Chicago stand out?

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.

How many rooms and suites does The St. Regis Chicago have?

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.

What are the rooms like at The St. Regis Chicago?

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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