Nobu Hotel Chicago, Chicago

Nobu Hotel Chicago - A Japanese-inspired luxury hotel with signature dining, rooftop lounge, and indoor pool in West Loop

Located in the vibrant West Loop neighborhood, this 5-star Chicago hotel features 115 rooms blending Japanese minimalism with contemporary design. The main dining room showcases two-story columns inspired by samurai swords, sand-toned walls, and custom art by Dutch artist Noor van Spaendonck. Nobu Hotel offers both an indoor Tranquility Pool and a fitness center with Technogym equipment. Guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, minibars, and marble bathrooms with rainfall showers. The property includes two restaurants: the signature Nobu Restaurant serving Black Cod Miso and Rock Shrimp Tempura, and The Rooftop offering indoor-outdoor dining with skyline views. The hotel sits directly on Restaurant Row, 1 mile from Millennium Park and the Chicago Riverwalk. Midway International Airport is 8 miles from the property.

Pros

Private dining spaces feature dedicated restrooms and premium audiovisual equipment

Stone sushi bar provides direct view of chefs preparing meals

Tranquility Pool area includes luxe daybeds and decorative wall with handmade pink resin leaves

10th floor Kawa Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests with Chicago skyline views

Cons

8 miles distance from nearest airport requires extended travel time

Restaurant Row location can experience high pedestrian traffic and noise