Located in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood, the Thompson Chicago offers a stylish, mid-century modern escape from the bustling city. Originally built in 1987 as the Sutton Place Hotel, the 22-story building underwent a massive, award-winning redesign before reopening in 2013 under the Thompson brand, blending sleek industrial edges with warm, residential comfort.
Acclaimed British designer Tara Bernerd spearheaded the interior transformation, filling the space with bold jewel tones, raw brick, and custom velvet and leather furnishings. One of the building’s coolest sensory secrets is its signature house scent, “Velvet,” a rich aroma meticulously crafted to mimic the feeling of sitting in a well-loved leather chair with a glass of fine scotch.
The hotel’s custom flair extends directly into the 247 guest rooms. Look closely above the beds and you will find artwork curated by Wes Lang, the prominent contemporary artist famous for designing Kanye West’s *Yeezus* tour merchandise, providing an edgy contrast to the panoramic views of Lake Michigan framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Stepping outside, you are just a short walk from iconic landmarks like the 360 Chicago Observation Deck at the former John Hancock Center and the luxury shopping of the Magnificent Mile. The Museum of Contemporary Art and the sandy shores of Oak Street Beach are also right in your backyard.
Expert reviews
“The 247-room Thompson Chicago has a Gold Coast address with the casual opulence and views — of both city and lake — to match. A stylish, splurge-worthy hotel with an excellent location, thoughtful perks and destination-style dining without having to leave your room.”
“Surrounded by historic mansions and top-shelf designer boutiques, Thompson Chicago is a cozy, stylish getaway in downtown Chicago. From the first step off the tony Gold Coast streets and into the industrial-turned-chic lobby, you are enveloped in an atmosphere that feels unmistakably cool.”
“The 247-room Thompson straddles the gap between trendy and cosy, opulent and relaxed. The superb onsite restaurant and location in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast district woo stylish types in town for nightlife, entrepreneurs in town for business and couples in town for a kid-free weekend.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Excellent location
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
27 August 2025
I wish parking was free but it was great
How cozy and clean! Home away from home!
Very clean
5 August 2025
Very good
the hotel is a little old but overall it was a great experience
rooms and bathroom were great
15 July 2025
Exceptional
Location.
Some of the bartenders were not that great. Most were excellent, but some rude.
4 July 2025
Great location for short fun trip.
Great location. Very clean. Good staff.
2 July 2025
One of the best stays we’ve ever had…anywhere!
Ahmed at reception greeted us and set the tone. He took his time answering our questions and giving tips on places to walk, What a great welcome. Room service was on the ball, fast, reasonably priced and elegant, Everything worked. Great channels on the TV. Fabulous shower. Unbelievable location. We are walkers and this is the best!
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12 June 2025
Very good
The hotel staff is extremely helpful. I booked at the last minute after arriving at a disappointing nearby hotel. Sean at reception was very accommodating at finding a room with early check-in. He then upgraded me to a corner king suite with a beautiful view. The room is comfortable and exceptionally clean with all expected amenities.
8 June 2025
My 20th stay
Everyone was so nice and helpful. And Tavern on Rush is amazing.
Everything.
26 May 2025
when are you going to start paying us for reviews?
location
not enough work tables
8 May 2025
Exceptional
Favorite place to stay in Chicago. Penthouse is amazing!
4 May 2025
Comfortable, great location for additional restaurants
upstairs dining with waiter Jason; friendly front staff. clean room, great location
6 April 2025
We Love Chicago!
Great vibe! Close to great shopping and restaurants.
25 March 2025
Location, location, location
This hotel is located near Rush and State, a lively neighborhood with lots of restaurants and bars. It’s convenient to the Loop and to many fun venues.
Nothing
16 March 2025
We were barely there. It was a nice room though.
Checking in and checking out.
We had a wet bar but no fridge. We wanted to refrigerate our leftovers but couldn't. Also, the bathroom door--well, you can see through. Who wants to see their significant other taking a crap?
4 March 2025
Nice
Very loud Aircon
3 March 2025
First time in Chicago for my birthday weekend, March 2 went to a Chicago Bulls game February 28. They won and won me som
The view was lovely. I like the fact the tub was right there by the shower. The water stayed hot and the staff was excellent.
I had a junior suite on the 10th floor. There was no microwave in the room.
11 February 2025
Exceptional
The location at the top of the Magnificent Mile was perfect for sight seeing, dinning, and bar hopping.
Unavoidable maintenance I'm sure, but one elevator was down the entire time we were at the hotel, and that created long waiting times.
27 January 2025
Excellent location for our needs.
Excellent room and warm welcome by staff. Comfortable bed and nice towels. Location was excellent for an event that we were attending in the neighborhood.
26 January 2025
A beautiful and luxurious stay!
Beautiful design and clean rooms and public spaces.
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19 January 2025
Will return to Thompson!
Exceptional front desk staff. They accommodated a last minute request for us. The location is phenomenal.
12 January 2025
Fabulous
we always enjoy our stay at the Thompson, location is perfect
nothing, we enjoyed it all
6 January 2025
Had a great time! Highly recommend
Close to where I needed to be. Very clean, very comfortable, great lobby and bar. Friendly staff.
28 December 2024
Perfect!
Location, staff, room - all was excellent!!
No complaints about anything.
11 December 2024
Great location
Excellent location. Steps from stores, restaurants and easy to get to museums and theaters. beautiful view.
one elevator was not working. only gave us 2 sets of towels for a reservation of 3 people. front desk staff not very friendly or welcoming. valet staff very nice. room was very small and had no refrigerator.
7 December 2024
Everything about this place is great
Everything
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6 December 2024
Good hotel
The bed was confortable, front desk is really friendly and helpful.
I was expecting it to be closer to Michigan Avenue, it was a 10 minutes walk everytime.
1 December 2024
Good location great stuff
Hotel staff and the room wasn’t bad
Smell heavy smell
9 November 2024
Very good
Lovely hotel lovely location
No room service or breakfast on-site
29 October 2024
EXCELLENT!
From the atmosphere of the building to the staff my stay was impeccable beginning to end. I have stayed in thousands of hotels over the years and this one makes my top two. I am looking forward to bringing my children to visit Chicago this year and we will be staying nowhere but at the Thompson.
The valet was a bit overwhelmed. Two valet attendants would be more efficient in my opinion.
20 October 2024
Exceptional
The location. The Tavern on Rush.
No real breakfast
20 October 2024
Excellent staff and location
Reception and concierge excellent
no residents lounge which made it difficult when with small children
19 October 2024
Very Pleasant stay
Excellent location, great bars and restaurants around the are and just a few blocks from Michigan Avenue
Everything was ok
16 October 2024
Comfortable, clean, conveniently located.
Great location in a lovely neighbourhood near excellent restaurants.
Quite expensive and limited facilities as bar/restaurant closed.
15 October 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful neighborhood location. Staff was excellent. Near plenty of sights and experiences.
Parking is overpriced.
3 October 2024
Exceptional
Great location super room with lake view highly recommend.
Nil
24 September 2024
Decent hotel, but I wouldn’t stay there again.
Great location
Room didn’t meet my expectations, and the staff didn’t accommodate my only 2 requests before checking in.
18 September 2024
Exceptional
Rooms were large, clean and comfortable. In walking distance to wherever you want to go.
There was nothing not to like about this property it was lovely
12 September 2024
excellent stay
very nice room, reasonably priced. View a bit limited onto parking spaces
buying a coffee and a croissant (one !) was like 15 usd... plus tips...
30 August 2024
Exceptional
Great staff, comfortable and clean room, and an excellent location!
23 August 2024
Love this hotel
Location.
Can’t wait for the Tavern on Rush to open.
22 August 2024
Very nice stay in a great part of the city.
Room was great and VERY comfortable bed and linens. Also the room was very quiet.
No restaurant or bar.
5 August 2024
Very good
Location in downtown was perfect, near the lake and great restaurants right across the street. Cool decor.
Restaurant and bar were closed for renovation
9 July 2024
Chic hotel in prime downtown location
The location is excellent for walking to Michigan Ave. and the lakefront. The Metra stop is a longer walk, but not bad. We had a double room, #614, with lake views and windows on two sides. It made for a great stay for me and my daughter.
Morning coffee in the lobby would be nice.
17 June 2024
Great location
Location
No restaurant and a bit pricey for what you get.
13 June 2024
My 10th stay there
Location
Waiting for the Tavern on Rush to open.
10 June 2024
Our stay was good overall. Friendly staff. The valet guys were awesome
The location was great
We had a dirty towel in our bathroom
20 May 2024
Love Chicago and the hotel was nice but come on man way to expensive!
Great location in the Gold Coast area. Very clean, very courteous staff for the most part.
Property did not inform us that the bar and restaurant were under renovation until the day after that I could cancel reservations for free! They did give a fifty dollar credit but over charge me for the stay and had to call to straighten it out! Clerk told me that recreation center was on the 4th floor but didn’t look like I needed to know that because of my physical condition??? WTF really!!! Pets are allowed. Beds were comfortable but short and my feet hung off the bed, $1,200.00 for Two nights ouch!
7 May 2024
Would highly recommend!
The location was ideal. Close to great restaurants and shopping. The room and lobby were welcoming and beautifully decorated. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Nothing.
26 April 2024
It was an quiet and intimate Experience.
I absolutely loved Alex at the front desk. He was attentive and kind enought to search dinner locations for us. The room was spacious and quiet. I felt very safe in and around the hotel. TAHE VIEW was amazing of the lake.
Although I was grateful, I did not like having to stay in a double room when I reserved a King room. There was no microwaves or refrigerator in the room, that was disappointing. The bath tub was difficult to drain. The parking rate of $75 a night was horrible, but it's downtown so it was expected. Even with those minor concerns we enjoyed the stay and the staff. I would stay there again.
15 April 2024
Excellent location, beautiful hotel
Beautiful hotel, superb shower, comfortable bed, walking distance to downtown
Cost of parking
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning
- - Ironing service
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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1 September 2025
Great hotel. Wonderful location.