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Swissotel Chicago vs The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is the choice of most professionals compared to Swissotel Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago ranks #6 in Chicago with endorsements from 15 reviewers like BlackBook, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.

Swissotel Chicago
Swissotel Chicago
8 / 10
323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
From $105 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Swissôtel's triangular Harry Weese design allows for panoramic vistas of the city, lake, or river—and the comfortable, contemporary rooms feel like condos, with marble bathrooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Swiss efficiency in downtown Chicago with services geared for business travelers (there's a new 38,000-square-foot event center)." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Refined Swiss sophistication, crisp service and unmatched views of the Windy City and Lake Michigan." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The hotel is a thoroughly high-tech operation, from the ergonomically designed furniture to the 42nd-floor state-of-the-art fitness center offering jaw-dropping views of Lake Michigan." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"At Illinois Center, next door to the larger, bustling Hyatt and across the river from the Sheraton, this Swiss treat is a standout when it comes to location and views from the amenity-rich guest rooms." Full review
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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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