The Peninsula Chicago, Chicago

The Peninsula Chicago - A Magnificent Mile luxury hotel with rooftop pool, award-winning dining, and high-tech rooms

Located on the Magnificent Mile, The Peninsula Chicago stands as a five-star Chicago hotel that introduced traditional Asian service elements to the city. A half-Olympic indoor swimming pool enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows provides cityscape views, while a heated rooftop pool features DJ entertainment in summer. The Peninsula's award-winning dining venues include Shanghai Terrace, serving dim sum and Five Spices Tea Smoked Duck, and The Lobby, offering contemporary American cuisine with dishes like filet mignon and diver scallops. The hotel's rooms feature tablets controlling temperature and lighting, built-in bedside charging stations, and 55-inch flat-screen TVs. A comprehensive fitness center houses a boxing ring, Peloton bikes, fitness classes, and eucalyptus steam rooms. The property sits near Randolph Street and Fulton Market, positioning guests within reach of Chicago's premier dining destinations. Key attractions including The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park are within 1 mile.

Pros

Rooms feature innovative tablet-based controls and in-mirror bathroom TVs

Fully equipped work desks include built-in printers

Menu customization available with half-portion options

No-tipping policy with complimentary drinks and snacks

Cons

Most main attractions require transportation to access

Summer rooftop pool area can get busy with DJ events