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Waldorf Astoria Chicago vs Virgin Hotels Chicago

Waldorf Astoria Chicago and Virgin Hotels Chicago are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Chicago is the choice of most reviewers compared to Virgin Hotels Chicago. Waldorf Astoria Chicago is ranked #5 in Chicago with endorsements from 17 reviewers like Time Out, Gayot and goop.

Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
9 / 10
11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611
From $276 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Walk through the cobblestoned motor court that resembles a French chateau, and step into the striking lobby-you'll think you've died and gone to haute heaven at this grand dime."
Concierge Concierge
"The Elysian, a 2009 arrival to Chicago's hotel scene, may be the most elegant boutique hotel to open in the city in years."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The elegant roms are furnished with platinum- and champagne-color palettes and textured wallpaper; and most of the marble-covered bathrooms have a deep soaking tub." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Waldorf-Astoria offers top-of-the-line luxury in Chicago. With an intimate, boutique feel -- but all the amenities of a large hotel -- the 215-room Waldorf caters to leisure and..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Those who’d rather not penny-pinch on their next staycation can go all out at this Gold Coast hotel, where the guest rooms average 890 square feet." Full review
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Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago
8 / 10
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
From $104 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"Located in a historic Chicago office building, the Old Dearborn Bank Building, a key feature will be high-tech communal spaces where guests can work, eat, socialize and relax."
Zagat Zagat
"Sir Richard Branson touches down in Chicago with this luxe Loop hotel, the nation’s inaugural outpost."
Star Service Star Service
"This has an enthusiastic global fan base born from other sectors: airlines, music, telecommunications, etc." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The new Virgin Hotel is a dream hotel for people into design and technology, with an app to control the room temperature, a pour-over coffee setup in each room and a Tesla to give free rides to guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Virgin doesn't have rooms—it has chambers." Full review
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