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The 8 Best Hotels in Chicago with an Indoor Pool

The 8 Best Hotels in Chicago with an Indoor Pool

Buzzy Chicago is a perfect destination for a city break. From the renowned art museums to the awe inspiring architecture or the thriving restaurant scene and lively nightlife — there is plenty to occupy the visitor. With days generally spent pounding the streets exploring the city, it is a welcome relief to come back to a hotel with an indoor pool for an afternoon wind-down. With this in mind, our Hotel Gurus have compiled a collection of the best hotels in Chicago with indoor pools. These also happen to be some of the best hotels across the city — from grand historic hotels to sleek luxury stays in one of the city's modern towers. So whether you are visiting on business or for leisure, why not browse through out collection to start planning your stay?

For luxury

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a 4* luxury hotel that mixes elegant traditional design with contemporary flair. Expect all the usual luxury amenities including an indoor pool, spa, restaurant, and rooftop bar. Suitable for business or leisure stays.
The Peninsula Chicago stands out for its perfectly central location and its dignified grandeur. Expect luxury touches such as specially commissioned artworks and glorious soaking tubs with epic city views. With three award-winning restaurants, a spa and an indoor pool with floor to ceiling windows — you'll wish for nothing here.
The Langham Chicago is another well positioned option located on the river in downtown. Elegant rooms are classic in their design with views from picture windows stealing the show. Amenities include an exclusive members club, gym, restaurant, bar and indoor pool.
Loews Chicago is a cool contemporary option near Chicago's lake front. Sleek rooms offer fabulous city views from the enormous windows. Complete with a large indoor pool, rooftop bar, and acclaimed restaurant — this property has it all.
W Chicago Lakeshore is a slick contemporary option well suited to business stays. However, an indoor pool, spa, yoga classes, buzzing restaurant and a helpful concierge helps make the most of downtime.

For the city views

Luxurious Ritz Carlton Chicago occupies floors between the 12th & 30th storeys of a Lake Michigan tower. Serene rooms feel like you're floating in the sky with phenomenal views and cloud-like beds. With a spa overseen by the experts at Kalma Spas plus rooftop yoga and an indoor pool — this is city indulgence at its best.

For foodies

Nobu Hotel Chicago is, unsurprisingly, a must-visit on any foodie-centric visit to the city. Nobu's black cod and iconic Bento Boxes have become famous the world over. As a bonus the design is supremely stylish with rooms boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and Japanese tubs, plus there is a slick indoor pool. A luxurious option.

For families

Four Seasons Chicago is a luxury offering with excellent amenities and classic design. Adults will enjoy the full-service spa, hot tub and bar, while kids will be kept entertained at the kids' club or playing in the indoor pool. With family suites and a concierge very willing to plan a day out for all ages, this is a great choice for a family city break.

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- Loews Chicago Chicago 400 rooms from £118
  
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  Families  -  As well as helpful equipment, the hotel also provides iPads loaded with age-appropriate games, consoles, toys & activity books
  Value chic  -  Entry-level rates are incredibly reasonable given the central downtown location and five-star facilities
  Sights nearby  -  The city's Wrigley Building, Arts Club of Chicago, Chicago Tribune Tower and Time Life Building are within 500 metres
  Views  -  Floor to ceiling windows allow superb city skyline views; for something special book a lake view suite
  
  Cool, contemporary city style near Chicago's river and lake front. Spacious and grown-up rooms blend a luxury palette of charcoal and silver hues, with enormous windows. Take in lake views from the rooftop bar after a great steak at the restaurant. There's a large pool and welcoming lobby lounge. See More
  
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- Nobu Hotel Chicago Chicago 115 rooms from £164
  
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  Foodies  -  Nobu's black cod & iconic Bento Boxes are famous the world over. Enjoy Japanese culinary delights without the need to head home
  Romantic Break  -  Spend afternoons by the indoor pool before a special evening of dinner and cocktails with incredible Chicago skyline views
  Great walks  -  Walk off delicious meals with a wander down West Randolph Street, the city's foodie hotspot
  Local markets  -  Walk to nearby Chicago French Market, the city’s only year-round indoor marketplace
  
  Sexy city style meets world-class cuisine on Chicago's 'restaurant row'. Rooms are a masterclass in luxurious restraint; think 'wow' floor-to-ceiling views, Japanese tubs and Asian-inspired minimalist furniture. Enjoy Nobu culinary favourites, slick indoor pool and skyline-facing rooftop terrace. See More
  
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- Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Chicago (Illinois) 261 rooms from £187
  
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  Views  -  Rooms offer great city views from floor to ceiling windows
  Whirlpool Bathtub  -  Book one of the spa suites for a Fuji jet soaking tub
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor heated pool open year round
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  
  This boutique hotel in the River North district offers an indoor pool, in-room spa treatments, restaurant and popular bar. Rooms are modern with designer bathroom features. Business and fitness centres on site. Proximity to Navy Pier, Michigan Lake and Chicago's landmarks and galleries. See More
  
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- W Chicago Lakeshore Chicago 368 rooms from £252
  
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  Business meetings  -  The hotel's high-tech event management makes anything from large conferences to small off-sites easy to arrange
  Local exploring  -  Explore the city's lakeside area, yet many of the downtown perks are walkable
  Great walks  -  It's a very short walk to Ohio Beach for swimming or sunbathing with city views
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor heated pool
  
  Work hard and party harder. Bold business hotel overlooking Lake Michigan. Rooms resemble cruise liner cabins with impressive views and a stylish mishmash of colours & textures. An indoor pool, spa, yoga classes, buzzing restaurant and a helpful concierge helps make the most of downtime. See More
  
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- Ritz Carlton Chicago Chicago 434 rooms from £320
  
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  Designer Shopping  -  The hotel is attached to Water Tower Place, home of Macy's, so it's not far to the shops. Michigan Avenue is just a block away
  City Style  -  If you appreicate birds-eye views from bed, fine dining, an A-list art collection and spoiling spa, this is the place for you
  Families  -  Kids are very welcome; on arrival they pick a toy of their choice, plus special kid's healthy menu & candy cart room service
  Spa  -  Overseen by the experts at Kalma Spas, treatments, including facials and massages, are designed to heal, relax and renew
  
  Luxury urban resort spread between the 12th & 30th floors of a Lake Michigan tower. Serene rooms feel like you're floating in the sky with phenomenal views and cloud-like beds. Enjoy the Italian steakhouse, spa, indoor pool, and a very cool rooftop bar. Classic contemporary city luxury, a safe bet. See More
  
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- The Peninsula Chicago Chicago (Near North Side) 339 rooms from £390
  
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  Spa  -  The Peninsula Spa is inspired by Ayurvedic and Asian philosophies, wih massages and therapy treatments to soothe any ailment.
  Sights nearby  -  The Museum of Contemporary Art, Driehaus Museum and beloved Chicago Water Tower are all a 5 minute stroll from the Peninsula.
  Lively area  -  Located in the Near North area of Downtown Chicago, along the electric Magnificent Mile.
  Restaurant  -  The Lobby is an elegant location serving contemporary American cuisine.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  The Peninsula exudes dignified grandeur. Rooms feature touches of high-class elegance such as Bernaudaud china, soaking tubs in bathrooms and specially commissioned art. Impeccable views of glittering downtown Chicago from most rooms and suites. Pool, gym, spa, three award-winning restaurants. See More
  
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- The Langham, Chicago Chicago (Near North Side) 268 rooms from £429
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Located right next to the ostentatious and famous Trump Tower and less than a mile from the Museum of Contemporary Art.
  Spa  -  The award winning Chuan Spa offers a range of holistic treatments to relax, renew and pamper
  Swimming Pool  -  67 foot heated indoor pool
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  
  Overlooking the Chicago River and surrounded by downtown Chi-town skyscrapers, this hotel is a glamorous choice for the discerning traveller. Rooms feature a cream canvas, dark polished woods and royal purple throws. Gym, spa, pool. Exclusive private members' club with city views. Restaurant, bar. See More
  
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- Four Seasons Chicago Chicago (Gold Coast) 346 rooms from £449
  
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  Sights nearby  -  In downtown Chicago there is a multitude of architectural splendour, museums and art galleries in the near vicinity.
  Restaurant  -  With views over the lake, you can enjoy a meal of gourmet farm-to-table regional fare in an elegant location.
  Views  -  Panoramic views over Chicago and Lake Michigan.
  Spa  -  Body treatments, facial, massages and sauna.
  
  All rooms and suites are stylishly furnished with French furniture, floral motifs, art adorning the walls, and shades of plum, champagne, rose and dove grey. Beautiful views over Chicago or Lake Michigan. Spectacular indoor pool under a domed skylight. Gym, full-service spa, hot tub, restaurant. See More
  
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