Occupying the first 12 floors of a sleek, 52-story skyscraper right on the Chicago River, The Langham, Chicago blends historic architectural muscle with luxury. The building itself is a Midcentury Modern masterpiece completed in 1971. It holds a legendary status as the very last office building designed by the pioneering architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe before he passed away.
Because of its deep architectural roots, the hotel features some incredibly thoughtful design choices. The ground-floor reception lobby was actually designed by Mies’s own grandson, architect Dirk Lohan. He carefully preserved the original travertine walls and granite floors, even outfitting the space with custom-made couches based on a furniture blueprint Mies originally created for his daughter in the 1940s.
Beyond its design pedigree, the property packs plenty of unique perks. It was the first hotel in the world to open inside a Mies van der Rohe building, and it features an airy pavilion dedicated entirely to the brand’s signature British afternoon tea service. The rooms themselves boast massive floor-to-ceiling windows with dramatic views of the river and the city skyline.
Location-wise, you are just steps away from the high-end shopping along the Magnificent Mile. A short stroll across the river brings you directly to Millennium Park to see the famous Cloud Gate sculpture (affectionately known as “The Bean”), while the world-class Art Institute of Chicago sits just a bit further down the road.
Expert reviews
“Open since 2013, a Mies van der Rohe-designed skyscraper is now home to the city’s hottest stay. The Langham Chicago stands out for its winning mix of impeccable service, sleek style, and outstanding location.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Chicago.
“This 316-room hotel favors an understated elegance fitting its landmark riverfront location.The Langham pays careful attention to service and design and manages to overcome the building’s corporate feel to provide an elegant, tasteful stay.”
“If Downton Abbey was transported in time and place to Chicago, it would be The Langham, where a team of butlers awaits you if you’re a Langham Club member. This London-based outfit is the new belle to the Chicago luxury ball for its service and design.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Chicago.
“The Langham, Chicago occupies the first 12 floors of a landmark building that sits beside the Chicago River. Designed by Midcentury Modern master architect Mies van der Rohe, the soaring 52-story structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.”
“The word ‘spectacular’ comes to mind often at The Langham. It applies to the landmark architecture by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the extensive art collection, the destination-worthy dining and five-star service. If you have the money to spend, it doesn’t get better than this.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great hotel
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
11 July 2025
Great hotel
Club suite room was fantastic
We didn’t stay long enough!
24 June 2025
Exceptional
We did a 7 week tour of USA, covering 7000 miles, we stayed here to relax before we flew back to UK from O'hare Airport, Hotel was absolutely amazing!
Nothing to Dislike about hotel, But parts of Chicago, we would not visit again
30 May 2025
Amazing, spa was amazing. I will
Beautiful, gorgeous and clean hotel. Amazing staff and amenities.
Some furniture was old and or broken.
25 May 2025
Exceptional
Everything about my stay in this hotel was truly perfect - kind and professional stuff, cleaning, food, facilities…
14 May 2025
Top w
Beautiful hotel in the city center, delicious breakfast and very friendly staff. Everything was excellent. We will definitely visit again.
27 April 2025
Exceptional
Luxury hotel, great services. The restaurant is quite good. My hectic work schedule only allowed me to eat in the hotel and it has a solid menu.
27 April 2025
The best hotel experience, I had so far across the globe.
Very elegant
Lacation , luxury , service - so perfect
27 April 2025
Everything exceeded our needs and expectations
No complimentary continental breakfast included for the price.
22 April 2025
Exceptional
Excellent hotel. Our complete experience exceeded our expectations
19 April 2025
Exceptional
This was our second experience at the langham and we had a wonderful time. The club room was quiet and clean and fully stocked. Our room was exceptionally clean and the bedding was great. The staff in the club room were the stars of our stay
There was a slight water smell to the room.
17 April 2025
The best hotel I have ever stayed in
Location the best Everything fantastic Looked after well but not intrusive Perfect for a honeymoon
7 April 2025
Exceptional
Great location. Super clean and spacious rooms, great bar!
2 April 2025
Perfect getaway and stay in Chicago to see the city sites!
High quality, luxurious and exceptional service :)
27 March 2025
Very relaxing and peaceful
Very clean and elegant
It’s nothing I don’t like
22 March 2025
Best hotel I have stayed at so far in Chicago!
Customer service is amazing! We stayed for my daughter’s birthday. They went out of their way to make the stay special for us by having a birthday balloon and bear in the room for her upon arrival and champagne for the adults to celebrate! The hotel is located near many of the most attractive Chicago spots, has great views and the staff is always helpful and accommodating. Rooms are always clean and well stocked!
I love everything about this property!
12 March 2025
First class experience
Absolutely stunning
5 March 2025
Favorite hotel in Chicago!
The room was comfortable & clean. The shower was amazing. I appreciated all the nice touches & attention to detail.
We were on the club floor. It was so amazing & the food was so fantastic we never wanted to leave the hotel.
27 February 2025
Exceptional
It was my birthday and they made my day everything was perfect
Nothing
24 February 2025
Outstanding. Truly a wonderful time.
We loved the room upstairs for the club access. It was so fun and the staff was incredible. The fitness room and spa were next level and incredible experiences! Highly, highly recommend!
The key cards were having issues working which made it a little difficult to get into the club and rooms at first.
20 February 2025
Exceptional & Will visit again
Customer service was great from the start. The hotel is pristine & pure luxury. It was definitely an experience
17 February 2025
Birthday celebration, this our 4th year running, 8th stay at the Langham
Everything!
6 January 2025
Exceptional
The overall resort was amazing. The staff was very nice and helpful. The King Size room felt like luxury and nice tub.
4 January 2025
Great Stay. Will be back.
Riverview Suite, Staff, Location, Amenities, Food, Club Langham, New Years Eve Party
none
3 January 2025
The staff deserves all the accolades. They make the hotel.
The staff was amazing! The staff is by far the best part of the stay.
No provided transportation.
15 December 2024
Exceptional
Very comfortable high end. Club level and club access
Location
26 November 2024
Excellent! A++
This was our 6th staycation at the Langham Chicago. Everything about this hotel is superb. Henna Khemani is a standout employee; always makes us feel special
10 November 2024
Amazing weekend with friends in lovely accomodations.
Had an amazing champagne tea when we first arrived. Bar experience was great. Used the peloton in the fitness room - appreciated you had those there!
29 October 2024
Always a wonderful stay!
The staff at check in were polite and helpful as well as the bellmen and the other staff we encountered in the hotel. Our room was spotlessly clean, the beds were plush and comfortable. The restaurant was good, we ate in the bar. The food was good.
The wait staff in the bar was not very attentive. There were very few people when we first showed up, but it took a long time to get waited on. We wanted another drink and our waitress never showed up. We had to ask another waiter to get it for us. Not what we were expecting in such a nice hotel.
24 October 2024
Delightful. Top notch.
Lucury. Stylish.
Breakfast staff not friendly. Sullen receptionist.
4 October 2024
Fabulous
Great location and lovely property.
13 September 2024
Exceptional
Amazing place and service, perfect for a special occasion
1 September 2024
Worth it
Room was clean and spacious. The breakfast was enjoyable. Location of the hotel is in the heart of downtown so VERY convenient. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll be coming back soon!
My friend wanted to go for a swim but was unable to access the Lockeroom for some reason. Not sure why. At first, we were put off by the showers but discovered it had a privacy light.
13 August 2024
Exceptional
I wanted to extend my sincere appreciation for the exceptional hospitality and service I experienced during my recent stay at your hotel. As a frequent traveler, I can confidently say that this was one of the best hotels I have ever visited, offering a level of luxury and service that truly stands out. I highly recommend it, especially for Middle Eastern guests. Not only does the hotel boast the best view of the city, but the attention to detail and care provided by your staff members truly made my stay memorable. I would like to give a special shout-out to Chef Concierge Philippe Gills and Alex Yu for their spectacular service, which added an extra touch of warmth and professionalism to my visit. Additionally, I would like to commend Armando and Marilyn at the reception desk for their efficient and friendly assistance. Thank you once again for a truly outstanding experience. I look forward to visiting your hotel again in the future.
8 August 2024
Fabulous
Great location in the heart of the city, easy to get anywhere you need to go. Extremely helpful staff anywhere you go in the building.
5 August 2024
It is a fantastic hotel.
Location, attentive staff, cleanliness
The food in the Club Lounge needs improvement. Breakfast was ok, but the rest was not so.
4 August 2024
Generally it is good.
Location
Housekeeping
29 July 2024
Beautiful rooms and friendly staff!
The room was perfect with an incredible view. I used the suite to get ready for my wedding and the staff brought chairs or makeup, tables for food, a microwave/fridge. They were very accommodating for us!
My suite was not ready at the check-in time of 3 PM. This was very inconvenient for me as I used this room as my bridal suite during my wedding weekend.
9 July 2024
The best experience of my life.
Absolutely everything. There was not one thing that needs improving.
Does not apply.
5 July 2024
Exceptional
Clean modern and central.
3 July 2024
Chicago the Rolling Stones and the Langham what could be better
Always helpful and available
8 June 2024
First visit. Will not be last. I’m in hospitality and I understand how hard the industry can be.
Great staff
7 June 2024
Exceptional
Room was perfect loved the ambiance of the restaurants
2 June 2024
Exceptional
Location and the property was very stylish and exclusive
Nothing
31 May 2024
Exceptional
Location
9 May 2024
Perfect stay
Room was very spacious, updated and very clean.
27 April 2024
Amazing stay .. I recommend this is one of the best in Chicago by far. I been to the ritz and the trump and a few others
Everything was amazing. We stayed in the hotel for our wedding and I’ll be back for sure when we visit again.
Everything, from the staff to the whole facility
24 April 2024
Absolutely fabulous stay in Chicago!
Just perfect!
Nothing
24 April 2024
Next level luxury with supreme spa facilities.
It was absolutely gorgeous, every single person we encountered went above and beyond in customer service. The hotel itself was right on the river and extremely accessible.
There isn’t a single complain about our stay.
24 April 2024
Great hotel that could do with a few minor tweaks.
The room was spacious and very clean. The location was excellent. The bed was fabulously comfortable.
The toilet paper was awful - really cheap and thin. Also they only had a Nespresso machine for hot water so making a decent cup of tea was impossible as the water wasn't warm enough - a kettle would have been appreciated. There was lots of wardrobe space but not many hangers and hardly any drawer space to store clothes.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Kids' club
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
- - Baby safety gates
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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13 July 2025
Espectacular, exceeded my expectations.