The Thompson Hotel, Chicago
More photosLocated 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
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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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
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?
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.
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.
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.
7 December 2024
Everything about this place is great
Everything
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1 December 2024
Good location great stuff
Hotel staff and the room wasn’t bad
Smell heavy smell
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Jenifer the bartender is amazing.