Chicago
Mid-century modern boutique with a Gold Coast polish. Jewel-toned velvet furniture, bold artwork, and warm industrial accents like a copper chandelier and black iron staircase. Designed by Tara Bernerd. Sunny and sharp without feeling stiff.
Book a Lake View room on a high floor — even standard rooms get dramatic water views
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide listed. Opened in 2013 after a multi-million dollar renovation of the historic Sutton Place building. Part of the Thompson Hotels collection (now under Hyatt). Known for some of the friendliest door staff in the city — reportedly an average staff tenure of 14 years. Top-floor suites with Lake Michigan terraces are genuinely special.
Thompson Chicago sits on a quiet block in the Gold Coast, one block off the Magnificent Mile, and does the boutique-hotel formula well: sharp mid-century modern interiors by British designer Tara Bernerd, a copper chandelier that anchors the lobby, and 247 rooms where Sferra linens and rainfall showers are standard. The vibe is hip without being exclusionary — locals mix with travelers in the public spaces, and the best Lake Michigan views you'll find in the city are available from the top floors. No pool, no spa, but the location more than compensates.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
1 King Bed
City views draw energy and daylight into this mid-century modern king room. Dark blue L-shaped sofa, modern bathroom with rainfall shower. Not huge, but smartly laid out.
1 King · 29 sqm
1 King Bed Corner
The step-up room worth considering. Sweeping city views from the corner, a crushed velvet sofa and armchair, and the choice of a deep-soaking tub or rainfall shower. More breathing room than standard rooms.
1 King · 41 sqm
1 King Bed High Floor
A step up in elevation. Same king-bed configuration but on a higher floor for wider city views. Plush sitting area with a work desk and crisp-white rainfall shower.
1 King · 30 sqm
1 King Bed with Lake View
Same footprint as the standard king, but with Lake Michigan views from the L-shaped sofa or the bed. White-tiled modern bathroom with rainfall shower. Worth the premium over city-view rooms.
1 King · 29 sqm
2 Double Beds
Two double beds with city views, mid-century modern accents, and a rainfall shower. Good for traveling with a friend or a child. Same compact 29 sqm footprint as the standard king.
2 Doubles · 29 sqm2 Double Beds High Floor
High-floor double room with city views, modern flourishes, and a rainfall shower. Look down on the Gold Coast from a comfortable perch.
2 Doubles · 30 sqm2 Double Beds with Lake View
Two double beds with Lake Michigan views, a window-side desk, a deep-soaking tub, and a rainfall shower. Rare combination of lake view and twin beds — good for two people who want separate sleeping space.
2 Doubles · 29 sqmJunior Suite
Panoramic Gold Coast views from a king-bed suite with a separate living area, deep-soaking tub, and rainfall shower. Mid-century modern throughout. Roughly 450 sq ft — solid choice for a splurge without going full penthouse.
1 King · 41 sqmPenthouse Suite
Bi-level penthouse with the king bed on the upper loft, a deep-soaking tub and rainfall shower in the crisp white-tiled bathroom, and a separate lower-level living room for entertaining. Sleeper sofa included.
1 King · 48 sqmPenthouse Suite with Terrace
The top of the house. Bi-level penthouse with a private balcony terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows with endless downtown views, a large plush sofa in the living area, and a king bed with rainfall shower upstairs. Best views in the building.
1 King · 60 sqmSkyline Loft Suite
A bi-level suite with a loft king bed and a lower living area. Modern, residential-style furnishings and a rainfall shower. More atmosphere than a standard room without going full penthouse.
1 King · 38 sqmSkyline Loft Suite with Terrace
Bi-level loft suite with a focal spiral staircase, a dining table for four, separate living room, private balcony terrace, and floor-to-ceiling windows showing lake and city views. One of the property's most distinctive spaces.
1 King · 60 sqmThompson Suite
The flagship suite. One king bed, a separate living room, city and lake views, and two full bathrooms — one with a deep-soaking tub, one with a rainfall shower. Plenty of space to spread out.
1 King · 61 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A 1,000 sq ft fitness center on the 4th floor, open 24/7. Cardio machines, free weights, and the essentials. Small but functional for a quick morning workout before hitting the city.
The hotel offers over 12,000 sq ft of event space. The standout is the Froines Room — a moody, modern fourth-floor lounge with a floor-to-ceiling half-moon window overlooking Bellevue Street. Used for weddings, cocktail hours, private dinners, and corporate gatherings.
Lake Michigan's Oak Street Beach is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. No organized program, but the location makes it one of the most convenient beach-access hotels in Chicago.
The hotel markets itself as a luxury shopping base. World-class boutiques on Oak Street and the Magnificent Mile are steps from the front door.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Conference space and business center available, including xerox and work desks.
The hotel features a winter garden and shared lounge for guests.
Complimentary property-wide WiFi. Rooms are equipped with robust in-room technology including 200MB bandwidth and individual ISP addresses making each room its own hotspot.
Complimentary coffee and tea service in the lobby daily from 7AM to 11AM.
Rooms feature a minibar (locked, stocked with items for purchase).
All rooms feature bedside USB chargers alongside IPTV and VoIP technology.
Pets are welcome. Additional charges may apply.
Valet parking available on-site.
Self-parking also available.
A 1,000 sq ft fitness center on the 4th floor, open 24 hours a day. Cardio machines and free weights.
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