The Peninsula's North American flagship — 339 keys on the Magnificent Mile, holding Forbes Five-Star since 2001.
BrandThe Peninsula Hotels
DestinationChicago
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingDowntown hotel
Best ForRepeat Peninsula guests collecting properties, couples seeking formal-service luxury in downtown Chicago, business travelers who prioritize service discipline over design-led hotels.
PrivacyHigh
ServiceExemplary personalized service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built2001
Renovated2015
The Peninsula Chicago opened in 2001 as the brand's North American flagship, occupying a purpose-built tower on the Magnificent Mile. The 300 rooms and 39 signature suites run the Peninsula's white-glove service template — page-boy arrivals, Rolls-Royce house fleet, 24-hour room service — at downtow
Key Features
World-class spa and wellness center
Fine dining options including award-winning restaurants
Exquisite event spaces for meetings and weddings
Swimming pool with city views
24-hour room service and concierge
Luxurious guest rooms with upscale amenities
Dining
Shanghai Terrace
The Lobby
Pierrot Gourmet
Z Bar
Signature Experience
The Rolls-Royce house car arrival on the Magnificent Mile — the Peninsula's signature service moment, photographed more than any other luxury hotel tradition globally.
The Peninsula's Kadoorie-family service discipline — Rolls-Royce fleet, page-boy arrivals, white-glove formality — executed at Magnificent Mile scale. The unbroken Forbes Five-Star run since opening is rare in Chicago's luxury tier.
Signature Suite: The Peninsula Suite
Floor: 18, Views: Lake Michigan, Chicago skyline, Description: Timeless and elegant suite
Accolades
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating since opening, Named #1 in 2025
