Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown, Chicago
The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, in the lively River North neighborhood, puts you right in the middle of the city’s action. Originally designed by the architecture firm NORR in 1997, the 12-story building was built using a distinct, turn-of-the-century Prairie Style design, paying structural homage to Chicago’s deeply rooted architectural history.
Step inside the lobby and you will spot its coolest feature: a massive, 25-foot custom backlit art wall. The laser-cut wood and acrylic panels form a stylized map of Chicago’s street grid and lakefront, specifically engineered to mimic the exact view of the glowing city skyline you’d see when looking out of an airplane window at night.
Unlike most standard downtown hotels, this property features a rare seasonal outdoor rooftop pool. Perched high above the bustling streets, the pool area gives you an incredible space to swim and lounge while taking in striking, open-air views of the surrounding skyscrapers and the distant waters of Lake Michigan.
Location-wise, you are just two blocks from the high-end shopping of the Magnificent Mile. Iconic Chicago landmarks like the towering 360 Chicago Observation Deck, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, and Navy Pier are all just a quick stroll away, making it an incredibly convenient base camp for a weekend of exploring.
Expert reviews
“This unique property makes you feel like a road-tripper of yore. The dark-wood-paneled rooms strike the right balance of retro vibe and modern amenities. The central location puts you near the river, Magnificent Mile shops and Millennium Park.”
What guests liked
- Free breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
14 May 2026
Comfortable, convenient stay
Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, convenient location, good breakfast
Nothing comes to mind
13 May 2026
Great family time in Chicago!
The room was spacious, plenty of storage and had so many outlets! Also it was very clean. There was already an extra blanket and pillows in the closet. Above all the room was clean and staff super nice.
The only compliant was the bed was a little too soft for my preference.
12 May 2026
Loved my entire stay!! The staff was amazing and so friendly! The room were very clean and pleasant and smelled great! T
Everything!
Nothing
12 May 2026
It was great but the neighbors where making a lot of noise bangin on walls slamming doors it was a lot and it kept it up
Everyone was so nice
Everything
10 May 2026
Great stay - I’d go back again.
I was pleased with how clean the hotel was, the staff were all friendly, and the full breakfast completed the stay. I’d easily stay again.
5 May 2026
Great stay, will visit again when in Chicago
Very clean large room , helpful professional staff
3 May 2026
Sound the alarms.
I like the room size and it was nice to be able to heat up left overs. Staff was nice and answered the texting system very quickly for any requests.
It's right next to a fire station and goodness was that loud and frequent. Also on booking it does say a $100 deposit fee, but had to pay $300. I know you get it back, but now it's something you have to factor in. Pillows also inconsistent with some being super thin. Would've like having a smart TV so I could stream over cable TV with so many ads.
1 May 2026
I would recommend your hotel to anyone visiting downtown Chicago.
Desk staff were especially polite, knowledgeable and helpful.
Breakfast was very good.
Other guests I met were friendly. So were the Chicagoans I encountered.
Can't complain about anything. My room wasn't fancy or spacious, but it was nice. A good value for a downtown location,
29 April 2026
Great location, nice gym and pool, central
The location of this hotel is just absolutely terrific for getting around in the downtown area of Chicago. We used the gym, which has a good selection of gear, as well as the pool, which is lit by a large skylight.
We opted to not pay for valet parking, instead choosing to park our car for the weekend in one of the many garages in and around this area, which ultimately was just as good, only thing is we had to carry our bags to the hotel for a couple blocks.
25 April 2026
Great location to visit scenic Chicago.
The breakfast provided was exceptional.
I didn't care for parking a few blocks away and being charged so much for parking my car overnight. Though I understand it was a discounted price it still was a bit expensive for me.
24 April 2026
I’d stay here again, it was really expensive but the location was good for our purposes.
Great location and clean.
Steph wasn’t super friendly and nobody told us how to work the elevator it took us a minute to figure it out.
24 April 2026
Right in the heart of Chicago
Location was so close to Downtown and the Riverwalk and the lake! Public transportation was nearby!
Definitely could use some “sprucing” up.
23 April 2026
The staff is super friendly and some of them speak Spanish.
Great location, friendly staff, good amenities and breakfast. We enjoyed the lounge room in the second floor that has coffee and tea available all day long.
The breakfast could have more variety of fruits
The heated pool was warm enough
23 April 2026
Overall I l like it
Sirens fire department next door
22 April 2026
We had a lot of fun:) went to dinner and to Navy Pier the next day it was a lot of fun:)
It’s really nice, the beds are cozy, I like the pool and yea overall thumb up. Located near all the things. The river walk is a 20 mins walk/6 min uber ride.
Parking sucks. The garage is 2 blocks away.
16 April 2026
Comfortable, clean, and secure
Very clean and secure. I loved that you needed a room key to use the elevator. Room was really nice and comfortable. The staff was amazing and quick to bring extra blankets when I called the front desk.
14 April 2026
In the heart of River North, this hotel was truly in the best location for my family and I!
The cleanliness, staff, and breakfast were all amazing. The location was superb as well.
Walls are thin so you might be able to hear your neighbors if they’re noisy like ours were.
13 April 2026
My stay was great would stay again
Breakfast was great, room great, staff great, location ok didn’t realize it was so close to the fire station.
Parking and close to fire station
13 April 2026
Beautiful, clean hotel, ultra neat hotel lobbby!
Delish complimentary breakfast, beautiful hotel, beautiful suite, great view from the room, clean room, safe and lovely location. The hotel is within walking distance of nice restaurants. The staff answered all of our questions, and were very nice and attentive. Raul was very nice and helped us figure out bus/subway options throughout the city, which was also helpful. The lobby is gorgeous and great for pictures!
The parking situation is kind of weird. Parking is not available at the hotel and the hotel front desk staff tell you the location of parking. You then have to find the parking garage, get the ticket, walk back to the hotel and then the hotel staff will endorse or stamp your ticket so you don't have to pay for parking at the garage. The parking tab is then added to your final hotel bill. But if you are not familiar with the city, having to park several blocks from the hotel and then walk back to the hotel is super inconvenient.
13 April 2026
Great hotel with excellent staff and location.
The staff were great and the room very nice. We had a corner room suite that was very spacious. The breakfast was actually delicious.
The couches were not comfortable but the beds were.
8 April 2026
Needs some improvement, but overall it was good. I would come again.
I loved the beds and how spacious the rooms was. I enjoyed the little kitchen area. I also enjoyed the safety measures when going on and off the elevator.
I did not like the little shelf in the shower underneath had mold or some kind of residue on it. I did not like how hot the pool area was, it was exhausting, and how cloudy the pool looked. I would recommend using baking soda instead of chlorine. A hot tib would be a nice addition since there is patio space. Also there needed to be more options for breakfast would be nice.
6 April 2026
Great stay, great location. Pool needs more attention and consistency with sanitation throughout the day.
The property was clean, the staff was attentive and kind.
Only thing I was thoroughly concerned about was how dirty the pool was. It doesn’t look like it’s maintained at all throughout the day and it was so much stuff floating in the pool I didn’t even get in.
6 April 2026
Nice spot for a family trip
The location was nice and walking distance to a lot of things. The rooms were also pretty large for a big city.
Took a long time to get an elevator in the morning to go to breakfast and to leave the property. It was full of families which was fine, but main spaces were a bit chaotic.
28 March 2026
The ambience, Jody at the reception was so awesome, the bed was so comfortable, the pool was well maintained, breakfast
The ambience, Jody at the reception was so awesome, the bed was so comfortable, the pool was well maintained, breakfast was good
I loved it.
There were hair strands stuck on the ceiling of the bathroom. So maybe that can be improved
27 March 2026
Overall great stay would definitely stay again and recommend
Very clean great location
Only complaint would be someone was in the room next to us one night and kept slamming their door late in the night
26 March 2026
Great place to stay in Chicago.
Location was great, Staff was wonderful
Everything was good except no shower curtain until we asked for one , Water was everywhere with out it.
26 March 2026
Loved the location, amenities, and staff!
Loved everything about the hotel except for the poor sound isolation between adjacent rooms. The room was clean with everything needed. Overall, a great value-for-money hotel, will consider it for my next visits.
Since I was coming to present at a major conference and hoping to get some rest prior to the workdays there, my only complaint was the poor sound isolation between the adjacent rooms. My neighbors next door were rather loud partying over spring break throughout both nights of my stay. That said, the staff immediately addressed my complaint.
Hotel facilities
Services
- - Room service
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Fitness
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Minimarket on site
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Visual aids: Braille
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers

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18 May 2026
Enjoyed very much, overall excellent. Highly recommended.