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Romantic hotels in Chicago

Romantic hotels in Chicago, Illinois, filtered on guest score and couples-relevant amenities rather than marketing language.

  • 8.9+ guest score
  • 49 qualifying stays

We do not decide what is romantic about Chicago - we filter on the facts that tend to matter to couples and let you judge the rest. That means a guest score of 8.9 or higher plus at least two of spa and wellness facilities, a terrace, a restaurant or a bar.

Chicago's hotel map follows the lake and the Loop. The Loop and River North put you inside the architecture, walking distance from the river and Millennium Park; Lincoln Park and Wicker Park sit further out and quieter. Winter changes the calculation - indoor connections and a bar you would actually use matter more here than in most cities.

What qualifies for this list

  • Guest score 8.9+ with 100+ reviews
  • At least two of: spa and wellness, terrace, restaurant, bar

49 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in Chicago. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.4 Charming ScoreL7 Chicago by LOTTE, Chicago Loop, IL

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Chicago Loop, IL

9.1 guest rating from 704 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list704 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $191 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Guesthouse Hotel, Chicago, IL

The Guesthouse Hotel

Chicago, IL

9.5 guest rating from 180 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace

Why it made the list180 reviews average out at 9.5 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $393 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreThe Emily Hotel, West Loop, IL

The Emily Hotel

West Loop, IL

8.9 guest rating from 395 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $242 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreSophy Hyde Park, Hyde Park, IL

Sophy Hyde Park

Hyde Park, IL

9.1 guest rating from 229 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 229 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $319 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreThe Hotel & Athletic Club at Midtown, Chicago, IL

The Hotel & Athletic Club at Midtown

Chicago, IL

9.1 guest rating from 223 Booking.com reviews

  • Resort
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list223 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Outdoor trips - Slow, restorative stays

Indicative rate from $360 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreLevel Chicago - Old Town, Chicago, IL

Level Chicago - Old Town

Chicago, IL

8.9 guest rating from 426 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 426 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $294 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreThe Langham Chicago, River North, IL

The Langham Chicago

River North, IL

9.4 guest rating from 356 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #7 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $598 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreThe Peninsula Chicago, River North, IL

The Peninsula Chicago

River North, IL

9.4 guest rating from 251 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the list251 reviews average out at 9.4 - high enough to clear our Chicago cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $558 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreLondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton, Chicago Loop, IL

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Chicago Loop, IL

9.0 guest rating from 894 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $209 per night

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9.0 Charming ScoreHotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Lakeview, IL

Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Lakeview, IL

9.4 guest rating from 240 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #10 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $257 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreMoxy Chicago Downtown, River North, IL

Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, IL

9.0 guest rating from 529 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 529 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $132 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreHyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park, Wicker Park, IL

Hyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park

Wicker Park, IL

9.0 guest rating from 439 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 439 reviews, which is what put it on the Chicago shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $158 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreHomewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area, West Loop, IL

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

West Loop, IL

8.9 guest rating from 504 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #1 of the 49 qualifying Chicago properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $159 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreResidence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop, Chicago Loop, IL

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop

Chicago Loop, IL

8.9 guest rating from 437 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 437 reviews, which is what put it on the Chicago shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $169 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreResidence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, River North, IL

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

River North, IL

9.3 guest rating from 122 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.3 guest rating across 122 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $178 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreFour Seasons Chicago, Chicago, IL

Four Seasons Chicago

Chicago, IL

9.0 guest rating from 163 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 163 reviews, which is what put it on the Chicago shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $446 per night

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8.4 Charming ScoreKimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG, Chicago Loop, IL

Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG

Chicago Loop, IL

9.0 guest rating from 176 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 176 reviews is among the strongest Chicago returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $170 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in Chicago made this shortlist?

17 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is L7 Chicago by LOTTE at 9.4, with a 9.1 guest rating from 704 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $132 to $598 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.