Welcome to The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Enjoy exemplary service at our luxury hotel in Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, offers an iconic address that unites the city, lake and sky in a vibrant and luxurious setting. At our hotel on the Gold Coast in Chicago, the legacy lives through generations of families, travelers and trailblazers, providing a coveted setting to enjoy what matters most. Cherished heritage. Community soul. Landmark service. Midwest sincerity. Our beacon of hospitality is the backdrop for new and established voices in connecting, reconnecting and uncovering the dynamic energy of Chicago.
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Rooms and Suites
Meeting & Events
Inspire your colleagues with a meeting or conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Ideally situated in the city's vibrant downtown district, the hotel showcases meeting rooms spread across more than 37,000 sq. ft. and each offers a breathtaking view over Michigan Avenue or the lake. The experienced event planners at the hotel would be delighted to assist you in choosing the appropriate space for your meeting.
Weddings & Celebrations
The wedding experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is built upon a collection of beautifully redesigned venues, but couples will discover that the services to accompany them are what truly stand out. The Wedding Specialists are dedicated to making your dreams come true, offering guidance and support at every stage of the process.
Social Celebrations
Set within the landmark Water Tower Place, this Chicago hotel offers a striking venue for celebrations of all kinds. Banquet halls can host cocktail receptions, fundraisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthdays, and other gatherings, each customized with an array of services. And menus are crafted by the creative culinary team, who are experts with themes, cultural requirements, and special requests.
- A dedicated Concierge who can assist with personalizing your stay.
- Continuous food and beverage presentations throughout the day.
- Club Lounge and guest room wireless Internet access.
- Two garments pressed daily.
- Club Lounge Check-In: Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
- Club Lounge Check-Out: Sundays at 11 a.m
Spa
The luxury experience at this Chicago hotel extends to its spa, where guests are invited to forget the outside world if only for a few hours. Driven by the experts at K'Alma Spa, treatments, including facials and massages, are designed to heal, relax and renew.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago offers group fitness classes, the latest fitness equipment, and motivational views of the Lake and cityscape.
Carlton Club Membership
The Carlton Club offers members the ultimate neighborhood amenity: access to the beautiful facilities and legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.
Club Lounge
Now offering the only experience of its kind within the city of Chicago, The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge offers a heightened level of luxury and exclusivity. Serving as a hotel within a hotel, the intimate and secluded space features five beverage and culinary offerings throughout the day, coupled with the finest personal service to ensure that all your needs are fulfilled.

Design Inspiration
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago design will echo the iconic nature of the Water Tower Place it calls home. Celebrating Chicago’s proud heritage of classic modernism, art, and innovative industrial history, and intertwined to cre
Hotel Art Collection
The art collection at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago overall design revels in the city’s heritage of architecture, forward-thinking design and industrial innovation. Chicago’s famed steel skyline and surrounding waters of Lake Michigan are celebrated throughout the spaces. Supporting the visual storytelling, are doses of contemporary and modern design pieces that echo throughout our property’s permanent collection.
GETTING HERE
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60611
Property Details
Turndown Service
Convenience Store
Dry Cleaning Service
Laundry
Room Service
Wake up Calls
Free Wifi
Service Request
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Minimum Age to Check In: 21
Smoke Free Property
Pets Welcome.
Pet fee required upon check in - pet fee of $250
Non-Refundable Pet Fee Per Stay: $250
Maximum Pet Weight: 25lbs
Maximum Number of Pets in Room: 2
Hourly: $25
Daily: $79
Water Tower Chicago Self-Parking 0.1 Miles
Daily: $79
Self parking available in attached garage. Guest can move vehicle with hourly rate applied per each in/out access.
Accepts: Credit Cards
Concierge desk service
Property has elevators
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Spanish
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 312-266-1000
Accessible on-site parking
Property has elevators
Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools
Service Animals are Welcome
Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
Van Accessible on-site parking
Accessible Entrance to On-Site Pool
Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Spa is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers
Bathtub Grab Rails
Bathtub Seat
Closed Caption TV
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Flashing Door Knockers
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Electrical Outlets
Lowered Night Guards on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Room Windows Open
Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors
Secondary Locks on Room Windows
TTY/TTD Compatible
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Transfer Showers in Guest Rooms
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Carbon Footprint: 50.68 kg per room night
Water Footprint: 1089.8 liters per room night
Electric car charging