Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Chicago · United States
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Character and identity
A grand-chateau-style tower in the Gold Coast designed by Lucien Lagrange, the Waldorf Astoria announces itself with purple awnings and an old-fashioned motor court before opening into Art Deco interiors refreshed in late 2022, drawing on Coco Chanel and French design references. At 215 rooms with only ten per floor, the scale feels closer to a boutique than a big-city flagship. Brass Tack handles French-leaning American brasserie cooking on the third floor, Bernard's is the speakeasy-style cocktail and Champagne bar, and the spa, columned and built around a pink mosaic lap pool, is a genuine draw in its own right.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples after a romantic Parisian-feeling weekend, design-minded travellers who care about interiors and an attentive Personal Concierge team, and shoppers who want Oak Street and the Gold Coast's luxury boutiques on the doorstep. Families are well looked after too, with pack-n-plays, strollers, and teddy bears on arrival.
Should look elsewhere:
Traditionalists who expect a doorman and bellhop at the kerb will find the cross-trained, "jack-of-all-trades" service model unfamiliar. Anyone wanting lakefront views, a sprawling resort footprint, or a bustling lobby scene with multiple restaurants should look at a larger downtown property.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the combination of a genuinely intimate floorplate (ten rooms per floor), a serious spa, and a Gold Coast address that puts the city's best shopping outside the door. Splurge on a suite with a fireplace or terrace, request a north or east-facing room for Lake Michigan views, and time a winter visit around the 25-foot holiday tree lighting.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Indoor pool
- Meeting rooms
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
