Virgin Hotels Chicago – A Favorite for Families in Chicago
About the Hotel
Chambers and Suites
Virgin Hotels Chicago features lifestyle-focused rooms divided by sliding privacy doors, creating separate living and sleeping areas. Rooms include SMEG refrigerators stocked at street prices, dedicated makeup vanities with oversized mirrors, and custom-designed hybrid beds with ergonomic headboards. Suites offer additional space with personal bars, spa-sized baths, and views of the Chicago skyline. Pet-friendly chambers include dog beds and food/water dishes.
Dining and Bars
The hotel houses Miss Ricky's restaurant serving made-from-scratch Italian dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, available for in-room dining. Two Zero Three coffee shop offers La Colombe coffee and pastries. Commons Club restaurant serves creative American dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Cerise rooftop lounge on the 26th floor provides skyline views, craft cocktails, and a rotating lineup of live entertainment with DJ performances.
Fitness and Recreation
A 25th-floor fitness center features internet-equipped Technogym cardio machines, weight equipment, free weights, and yoga balls, operating 24 hours daily. The hotel is located 5 blocks from Lake Michigan beaches. Cerise rooftop hosts weekly events including Monday city views with cocktails, Thursday industry networking events, and Friday-Saturday DJ performances until early morning.
Location and Access
Located at 203 N Wabash Avenue in the Chicago Loop, the hotel stands in a historic Art Deco building. It is 0.3 km from The Chicago Theatre, 0.5 km from Cloud Gate, 1 km from Millennium Park and The Magnificent Mile, and 1.5 km from Willis Tower. State and Lake station is a 5-minute walk away. O'Hare International Airport is 45 minutes via Blue Line to Clark & Lake stop, and Midway International Airport is 45 minutes via Orange Line to State/Lake stop.
Services and Amenities
Services include free high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk with flexible check-in/check-out, Lucy digital concierge, valet parking, and ADA accessible rooms with roll-in showers and grab bars. The hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of event space including The Shag Room with velvet curtains, The Funny Library, and rooftop terrace. $25 nightly amenity fee covers fitness center access and other services. Pets stay free with complimentary bandanas and amenities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV