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Hilton Chicago vs The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago scores significantly higher than Hilton Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is ranked #10 in Chicago with accolades from 16 reviewers such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.

Hilton Chicago
Hilton Chicago
8 / 10
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $148 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It's a bustling convention hotel, but one that retains its distinguished 1920s heritage in a Renaissance-inspired entrance hall and gold-and-gilt grand ballroom." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The historic, 1,544-room Hilton Chicago once hosted presidents and dignitaries, but today it's just a massive chain hotel in South Loop, a little far from many popular tourist sites." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The hotel boasts its own charm: fine art décor, 'executive' level for pampering and pub authenticity from Irish exchange program for staff." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The capacious lobby of this monolith—bright with chandeliers, marble and faux-gold flourishes, and frescoes overhead—makes a dramatic first impression. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"It is in a good location, near the city's celebrated Art Institute."
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
8 / 10
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses." Full review
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