1/5

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Name: Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Address: 11 East Walton, 60611 Chicago, United States, Chicago, United States
Price range: $$$ ($599/night and up)
Rating: 4.7

5% cash back when you book with PressBeyond

Waldorf Astoria Chicago — Standardized Hotel Image Sequence #1 — Exterior — Exterior · Waldorf Astoria Chicago · PressBeyond hotel series

Waldorf Astoria Chicago — Standardized Hotel Image Sequence #2 — Primary Guest Room — Primary Guest Room · Waldorf Astoria Chicago · PressBeyond hotel series

Waldorf Astoria Chicago — Standardized Hotel Image Sequence #3 — Primary Common Area — Primary Common Area · Waldorf Astoria Chicago · PressBeyond hotel series

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Chicago • Gold Coast • SPLURGE

avg. $599 / night

Includes $32 / night in cash back

Cash back is redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out

Hilton Honors™ property

Exclusive PressBeyond Benefits

Get to where you see yourself

Ultra-clean, global, hand-picked hotel curation & imagery designed to help you visualize enticing environments and the elevated social experiences they create

Cash back

5% cash back on all completed stays (redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out)

Credit card points

Credit and debit card charges are processed directly by the hotel (i.e. not PressBeyond), meaning that any travel-specific credit card points or incentives that you normally get as a cardholder for direct hotel bookings are preserved

Hotel loyalty points

Points accrual and status eligibility with major hotel loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, and others

Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

Extend your stay

Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Location

Loading map...

At a glance

A 37-floor Haussmann-inspired tower with classical proportions, Beaux-Arts dining, and a sheltered limestone terrace.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and classical design collectors

Highlights:

Haussmann-inspired limestone facade with pronounced rustication
Beaux-Arts dining room with antique mirrors and gold pinstriping
Sheltered limestone terrace with multi-stem trees and ribbed planters

Parisian-classicalrestrained-grand

PB hotel design editorial

Cobblestone porte-cochère, a central fountain ringed with impatiens, deep-blue awnings above iron-railed balconies — the arrival sequence at Waldorf Astoria Chicago has the unhurried geometry of a European grand hotel rather than anything the Gold Coast neighborhood typically produces. Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum designed the limestone-clad tower, which rises 37 floors and holds 215 rooms and suites, and from the street the building carries the feeling of a Haussmann-era Parisian block transplanted to the corner of Walton and Bellevue — classical proportions, pronounced rustication at the base, the kind of facade that settles into its surroundings rather than competing with them. Inside, the interiors navigate the familiar tension between Waldorf grandeur and contemporary restraint with reasonable confidence. Guest rooms move between two registers: one deploys richly upholstered headwall panels in caramel and deep charcoal with brass-trimmed bedside lighting and sputnik-style globe pendants near the window; another leans harder into drama, pairing lacquered black case goods with a large-format floral photograph — crimson blooms dissolving into darkness — mounted above the bed in a steel-framed surround. The dining room shown in the images commits fully to the Beaux-Arts brasserie idiom: black-lacquered millwork with gold pinstriping, antique mirror panels, tufted burgundy banquettes, caramel leather armchairs on black-and-white marble tile. The outdoor terrace, sheltered by the building's limestone flank and planted with multi-stem trees in oversized ribbed planters, offers a pocket of calm that few Chicago hotels manage convincingly.

Travel notes

No travel notes provided yet.

About

Experience Parisian-style charm near Michigan Avenue at our Downtown Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood hotel. We're just steps away from Rush Street and one block from the famous Magnificent Mile. Choose from our elegant guest rooms featuring fireplaces or private terraces with stunning city views. Enjoy personalized service from our dedicated concierge. Indulge in perks like a Forbes-rated spa, lap pool, and diverse dining and drinking choices.

Amenities

Pool

Internet

Kids Activities

Suites

Room service

Free Internet

Wheelchair Access

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

Waldorf Astoria Chicago Reviews

3,724 reviews

"We had a wonderful stay!! Very great atmosphere and will be coming back. Luis was amazing and very friendly."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 16, 2026

"Fantastic hotel and staff! Our stay was honestly perfect. Our room was beautiful and extremely clean. They tidied up twice daily. The General Manager, Thomas, was extremely personable. I saw him clean up a room service food order from the hallway. I was impressed by this, because he took it upon himself. He went around the restaurant at breakfast to check in on guests. You can tell he cares about every detail and he hires people who also care. The level of service was outstanding. Everyone made us feel welcome. James in the restaurant was wonderful also! He made breakfast fun daily. The car service was welcoming after long days of walking. We stayed for our anniversary and were greeted with champagne and cookies! It was a lovely gesture."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 12, 2026

"I travel to Chicago every month for work. I’ve stayed in every nice hotel I don’t know why it took this long to try the Waldorf ! It’s the best luxury hotel in Chicago. Rooms and suites are amazing The vibe is perfect. Staff is great I love the location. It’s the top of all Chicago hotels"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 12, 2026

"Hotel and staff were excellent. Especially James at breakfast and Luis helping with car and luggage."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 11, 2026

"This is the type of hotel you truly do not want to leave. The staff are all amazing, and friendly. I think one thing I like about this hotel is that even though it is obviously high end, the staff are all very approachable and kind. The spa staff in particular were so friendly and personable and were always interested in where we were going. My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and the concierge went above in beyond, helping us secure a very nice upgrade and some lovely bubbles. They provided me some great ideas for dinner reservations also. The pool is lovely and came in handy when the weather wasn't so nice. I had an amazing massage at the spa and those facilities are amazing and worth seeking out even if not staying at the hotel. You have a phone number that you can text throughout your stay and they were always very responsive, nothing was too much trouble. The beds are comfortable and the Aesop amenities are lovely! I will be dreaming of heading back as soon as I am able."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 07, 2026

Guest photos

+287

Reviews and certain descriptive content powered by

Policies

•

Minimum Stay May Be Required Seasonally

•

During certain times of the year a deposit for partial or full stay may be required at the time of booking. If deposit is required see rate rules to avoid forfeiture of deposit.