The Ritz-Carlton's Chicago flagship on the Magnificent Mile — 434 keys above Water Tower Place since 1975.
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
DestinationChicago
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingCity
Best ForRepeat Ritz-Carlton guests collecting properties, couples on Michigan Avenue shopping trips, business travelers seeking luxury-tier service on the Magnificent Mile.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized luxury service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built1975
Renovated2017
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago opened in 1975 as the brand's Chicago flagship, occupying floors 12 through 30 of Water Tower Place on the Magnificent Mile. The property underwent a full renovation in 2017, updating 434 rooms and suites while maintaining the Ritz-Carlton service template: personalized lux
Key Features
Fine dining restaurant
Full-service spa
State-of-the-art fitness center
Elegant event spaces
Rooftop terrace with city views
Luxury guest rooms and suites
Dining
Torali Italian-Steak
Rooftop Lounge
Signature Experience
Club Level access — the Ritz-Carlton's signature service tier executed with five daily food presentations and dedicated concierge, which at this property means Magnificent Mile insider knowledge.
Ritz-Carlton service discipline executed at Magnificent Mile scale, with direct Water Tower Place access that competing luxury properties on the avenue don't have. The 2017 renovation brought the interiors current without erasing the property's four-decade tenure in the market.
Signature Suite: Premium Luxury Suites
Signature city style, Expansive living spaces, Elegant furnishings, Exquisite artwork
Accolades
Illinoiss Leading Hotel 2025, Illinoiss Leading Hotel 2024, Official winner of the Worlds Best Awards for Chicago city hotels
