Expert reviews
“Billionaire Richard Branson transformed the 27-story, art-deco Dearborn Bank Building into the first outpost of his cheeky new hotel chain.”
“Chicago is home to the first Virgin hotel, located in an historic Art Deco building in the heart of the Loop. It’s as stylish and cheeky as you’d expect from Richard Branson’s brand, complete with excellent food and cocktails, high-tech amenities and a co-working space.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Rooftop bar
- Boutique style
- Great rooms
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Situated on 203 N Wabash Avenue, in the famous district of Chicago Loop, this four-star establishment is a fine resort for visitors in the city to enjoy the best of views of the beautiful city and enjoy state-of-the-art modern facilities. The hotel is located close to some of the most famous and busiest shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment hubs of the city. It is just some step away from the famous Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile. As a boutique-style hotel, it offers guests a plethora of room options that are both stylish and comfortable.
The hotel rooms are lifestyle-focused and designed to offer the highest level of comfort for guests with relaxation and luxury the ultimate goal of the hotel. The rooms offer a large dressing and sitting area which is separated from the bedrooms by equally stylish sliding door panels. The dressing room has a closet that guests can use to keep their clothes. The room also features standard features and facilities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a 42-inch LED LG Smart TV which is provided close to the comfy sofa in the seating area. The hotel also offers other luxury amenities such as a walk-in shower and rainfall showerhead in its stylish bathrooms.
Guests can enjoy a great view of the city skyline from the rooftop bar and nightclub provided by the hotel.
The several on-site restaurants including Miss Ricky’s provide guests with several dining options which include classic comfort food, cocktails and drinks and international cuisine.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
5 December 2024
Great first experience at Virgin hotels, will stay again
Good central location, close to everything and easy access to transportation, attractions, food, shopping. Well designed, cosy and comfortable rooms. Helpful friendly staff from front desk, housekeeping, concierge and valet. Well stocked toiletries and towels. No issue with downtown/train noise. Strong water pressure for shower. Comfortable bed and many pillows (both on the soft side though).
Cramped sleeping space. Not much room to maneuver or open suitcases. Lack of flat surface area to place items in the sleeping area. Inconsistent air conditioning temperature. Took a long time to adjust water temperature. City view was only the back of some buildings. TV channels could be improved. Could not find preloaded streaming apps on the TV.
3 December 2024
Good hotel conveniently located
Friendly staff, small but ok gym, conveniently located (close to metro, shops, magnificent mile).
Booked room with breakfast included. However breakfast is not completely included as you get a 25 dollar voucher. Breakfast in general is more expensive than 25 dollars at this location.
2 December 2024
Exceptional
Bed wasn’t really comfortable
1 December 2024
I would stay with Virgin Hotel again!
Location was perfect! Hotel was very clean! Darrell checked us in and he was amazing! He gave us an upgrade from a standard room to a corner suite on the 17th floor! We had a great view! He was very helpful all during our stay. The bathrobe in the room were so snuggly, I wish I had one!
Our only disappointment was no coffee maker in our room and no complementary bottles of water upon arrival.
27 November 2024
wonderful staff and very clean
very clean and nice staff
nothing
25 November 2024
Expectations were succeeded!
I loved everything! The staff was so nice and I got a room upgrade and a late check out for free! This will be my hotel for all future Chicago stays!
N/a
25 November 2024
Excellent
Location, facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Easy check in and out. Texted with me constantly and answered questions swiftly.
Balcony bar closed at 11pm. Might be a city ordinance
25 November 2024
Excellent Stay all the way around!
Even though it was a busy weekend, staff was friendly and attentive. They did an amazing job from the front desk to the valet!. All the bars/restaurants located inside the hotel were amazing. The rooms are clean and quiet. I will definitely be looking for this hotel group first anywhere I travel!
Traveling with pets, chose Virgin Hotels! you and your fur baby will not be disappointed! For the first time, my fur baby was actually comfortable.
25 November 2024
Awesome location, friendly staff, great brunch at restaurant
Friendly and helpful staff, great restaurant, great location
No parking, next to train
25 November 2024
Very fun, friendly, funky hotel in the heart of Chicago!
The property is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, very easy to walk to places or the metro stations! The staff were very friendly and always had a smile on their faces! :)
The value of property was a little high but given the location it makes sense
24 November 2024
Perfect overnight mini vacation
Great location nice size room nice ambiance and amenities. Staff unfailingly friendly and helpful.
23 November 2024
Perfect
Apartment style rooms, very comfortable. Brilliant location in city centre, good restaurants and roof top bar is class.
Nothing
22 November 2024
Attention to detail makes this a great choice in the Loop
It's all the thoughtful little details that make this property impress. The room is an average size, but designed so well that it feels expansive. The sliding doors between the entry/dressing/bathroom area are a little thing that makes a big impact on comfort for a couple, as does separating the shower and toilet. Bed is comfortable, sheets and towels are good quality. The mini fridge and snacks were well-stocked (pricey of course). Good food and bar services on site. Stopped for the view at the rooftop bar, but the chill and our generational gulf led us to a brief stay.
Some of the dimming light switches evaded our mastery, even after four days. It's nice to be able to dim every light, but it's also nice to be able to just flip a switch and have light without having to fiddle with the finicky control.
19 November 2024
Great
It was in close proximity to everything. The staff was so helpful. Mr Antoine was a jewel.
N/a
16 November 2024
Relaxing and very friendly staff would recommend
Location ,staff ,facilities
Nothing
14 November 2024
Pleasant
The property was centrally located to restaurants and attractions
The noice from the L train. Our room faced the L Train, which went by every 5 minutes it seemed.
13 November 2024
Exceptional
Great location, comfy bed, perfectly clean and great facilities! We loved everything about it!
Zero complaints!
11 November 2024
This is a wonderful hotel with amazing staff in a great downtown Chicago area. It's a great value.
The staff were welcoming and efficient. The amenities in my room included a well-stocked mini-bar, complimentary bathrobes (so comfy!), a separate sitting area, bathroom and bedroom, and a wonderful comfortable bed. Since I was staying over my birthday, the hotel sent up a slice of chocolate cake with raspberry sauce, and a welcoming birthday card. The experience made for a wonderful Chicago weekend!
The checkout process was delayed due to a temperamental computer system. All worked out, but the process was longer than usual.
11 November 2024
Great experience, I highly recommend!
Nice and professional staff, super clean & beautiful room.
11 November 2024
Pleasant
Very clean, unique style rooms, comfortable beds, staff was very nice and helpful. Location close to riverwalk and lots to do.
Hard to get to hotel on a Saturday afternoon because so many people walking and traffic and it had no driveway so just park on street to check in. Seems to be geared more towards a younger more party crowd.
11 November 2024
A great spot!
The location was awesome. Right in the loop, with easy access to everything. It was tidy and a good blend of cool older building and nicely renovated with fun touches.
They were a tad stingy on clean towels. I had to call twice for them. They were friendly though and brought them when asked.
10 November 2024
Fantastic location & love the quirky de ir.
Location
Nothing
6 November 2024
Cool vibe in downtown Chi-town
Love, love, love the location. It's walkable to most things you'd want to see downtown, especially the theater district. We also loved how large the room is. The suite has a living space and a large bedroom, both with TVs. We really like the huge shower as well, which had great pressure. The room is also super chic and cute, with stylish furnishings. It was very comfortable.
There was very little to dislike: The train was right outside our window, which was loud at times. We were on the 4th floor, so maybe a room higher up would be less noisy. It would also be nice if there was a foldable luggage rack for the bedroom area. Also, the room is pricey, but it's Chicago, so...
5 November 2024
Awesome Birthday in The Windy City!
The property was beautiful, extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
I have nothing bad to say, I would definitely stay again.
4 November 2024
Overall it was a great stay. The rooms are really nice and you are in the middle of everything. It’s cool!
The location and the great designs of the room and the comfortable beds and the cleanliness. I would stay there again. It’s prefect for a weekend trip to experience Chicago!
I did not like the roof top bar I did not like that they forgot to order us the taxi on time and then we were under pressure and late for our dinner reservation
3 November 2024
Fabulous
Great location in the loop. Nice room, great bartender - excellent for a short stay
2 November 2024
Fabulous location and very friendly and comfortable hotel
Super clean and comfy room. Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Wifi good.
Would have liked more coffee bags in the room. We had one coffee bag and one decaf coffee bag which meant one of us had to have decaf whether we wanted to or not.
2 November 2024
Very enjoyable stay at a great hotel
This hotel was very comfortable in a great location and with very helpful start. The housekeeping was top rate. The front desk were very helpful. The fact that it is not a huge hotel helps with the atmosphere and our enjoyment.
31 October 2024
Chill
Rooms can be bigger it was weird having bathroom inside the hallway but also kinda cool
30 October 2024
Fabulous
Cleanliness of the room, welcoming front desk staff, location
I needed to use the business room for a 2 hour zoom call, but couldn’t get access
30 October 2024
Fabulous
Staff was the best in Chicago
Didn’t see or find a map of the local area
28 October 2024
Pleasant
Rooms are great. Comfortable and spacious
Service never came so room had no television
27 October 2024
Very good
The matrees was not good.
27 October 2024
Pleasant
Very good area and hotel was nice, staff very friendly.
Felt a bit unsafe in the evening as just around the corner/parking garage there were some homeless people smoking etc.
26 October 2024
Our stay was superb and I would 100% go back.
The staff were extremely friendly and nice, the rooftop bar’s views were stunning especially at night. The room was extremely clean and bed was comfy.
There wasn’t anything I didn’t like.
24 October 2024
More expensive than other nearby hotels. We chose it because of the location
Location
Small room. Nice shower but no bath tub
22 October 2024
Very good
Vicinity to major attractions
On Saturday night, the reverberations from the music on the top floor can be heard n felt many floors below. Music didn’t stop until 2am. For those who like to sleep, the echoing sounds of the disco beat made it very difficult.
22 October 2024
Fun stay in Chicago
Location and variety of food and drink. Room is spacious and
The A/c in the room is not cold enough for the covers provided and one cannot adjust to a lower temperature. Woke up several times because pf this issue.
21 October 2024
Very good
Location is fantastic. Room was on the small side with very little storage. Bathroom was fine. Several of the electric outlets were too loose to get a decent charge (same with sibling's room). Bar on the roof was too crowded to get a table on Saturday night.
Could use more drawers/storage for clothes
21 October 2024
Excellent
Location was ideal
Light turning on automatically in the hall during night
21 October 2024
Very good
The hotel location was great. The hotel was nice but a few things- the bar and lounge were closed in the afternoon and there was no where to get a drink or snack in the hotel. I find that strange- hotel bats should always be open. We were also charges $25 a day for service fee- what is that for? Just a money grab and its gross.
The bar, lounge didnt open until 4pm. No where to get a drink or snack in the hotel. Service fee= b.s.
21 October 2024
beautiful hotel in a historic building and great service
perfect location for exploring downtown and near all the sites
21 October 2024
The hotel is good.
The reception staff was friendly and welcoming, and the room was clean, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the rooftop area offers a lovely environment where you can enjoy beautiful views.
I asked for a quiet room as I do not sleep well in a noisy environment. My room was in front of the air train and the elevator. There were no water bottles in the room, which is unusual for this type of hotel.
20 October 2024
Spacious Stay in the heart of Chicago!
The staff was SO kind! The room was very spacious! The cafe was cute and convenient!
Our room’s sink was clogged, and the shower smelled very bad.
16 October 2024
Very good
Sometimes a bit on the slow side. rooms sometimes not ready for the guest at check in time. had to wait for more than 1 1/2 hours after check in time till one of the suites was ready. needed the manager to check as the reception had no idea what was the problem to get the room ready.
13 October 2024
A good choice for people on vacation in Chicago.
it's close to all the major tourist attractions in Chicago. it's in a safe nice part of town. it is a comfortable and quiet place to stay. I loved how the bathroom is set up so you can have 2 people using different bathroom amenities at the same time. I liked that the TV was capable of connecting to my phone for streaming.
it cost $189 to park my car at the nearest parking garage. the rooftop bar is not a spot for anyone other than people who want to go to a nightclub, the music was overly loud inside.
12 October 2024
Exceptional
TOP
Nothing
10 October 2024
Great location, but very expensive
Staff was friendly, location was perfect for our visit and room was mostly comfortable
Very expensive, toilet ran the entire time we were there, AC/fan never turned on
9 October 2024
Overall, a wonderful stay!
Location and amenities within the hotel (dining etc)
Water temperature didn’t seem to regulate while showering
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - 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
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
6 December 2024
Fabulous
Close to all the Best atracción and shops.