21c Museum Hotel Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near 360 CHICAGO
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Suite (21C) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Property entrance
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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55 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Millennium Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 649 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (21C)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Downtown Chicago, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as 360 CHICAGO and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. This 4-star hotel has 297 guestrooms and offers a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Willis Tower - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eataly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

21c Museum Hotel Chicago

Hotel with a restaurant, near 360 CHICAGO
At 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 43-inch plasma TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, coffee makers, and safes. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 for adults and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lure Fishbar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 17 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 29.35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 for adults, and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

21c Museum Hotel Chicago provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago on Jul 1, 2025 start from $139.86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Chicago, just steps from Michigan Avenue and State Street, and within a short walk of Chicago Riverwalk. You'll also find Millennium Park and Lake Michigan less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 80 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago include a casino at the property?

No, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Lure Fishbar.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago and the property also provides food and water bowls.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

The closest major airport to 21c Museum Hotel Chicago is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 13.2 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 17.7 mi away (35-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago.

Does 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago.

21c Museum Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1013 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1741 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

yi

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joleen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the hotel were helpful. The TV did not have streaming and were not able to cast from device to the TV to watch movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Very clean and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

doddy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem right in the heart of downtown Chicago. Very walkable to lots of shopping and dining options. Staff were very nice and courteous. Valet was very easy in-n-out. Whoever did the housekeeping deserve a raise. My room and bathroom was clean and spotless. The hotel was quiet, maybe it was due too not many visitors at the time. 2 things that's on my cons but I can live with it. 1. The window isn't sound proofed. External sound was very easily penetrate the room 2. No coffee machine in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armon

Traveled with family
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want a restless night in Chicago stay here

The front desk was very polite at check it but customer service stopped after the check in process. we had no coffee in the rooms and went to ask for some at the front desk and was told we had to pay for it cause there was already 4 in the room. The water bottles they had in the room had a 2023 expiration date on them. i asked for new ones and they said i had to buy them after they told me that we got 2 bottles for free. The beds were absolutely terrible. Make sure you book a chiropractic appointment after laying on the terrible beds and pillows that go flat as paper when you lay on them. Rooms are poorly insulated all you heard all night were doors slamming up and down the hall, Every conversation in the hall could be heard. If you want a restless night for your chicago stay this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Had a great time and the property was extraordinary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Love the location and the service was amazing . I’m definitely going back there whenever I visit Chicago .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodainey

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location in very good but the property while appears clean had mildew in the bathroom probably because the room I got was dark. Now the price is low so, it’s up to you….
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haneen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Flavia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very well located and the toom was nicely kept each day but carpet was not very clean. There were not smells or anything but it looks like the room needs to be upgraded while the bathroom was very neat and remodeled. We unfortunately experienced a fire while staying at the hotel and no staff was available to discuss what happened. I had to chase someone from the fire department to explain what happened. I can’t say I wouldn’t stay there again because location is really good but I would not use this hotel if you are intending to stay inside the room a lot. I also may have overlooked the fact there is a resort charge which is fine but if I had known, Id likely rather stay in a more expensive hotel that is a little better kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i never stayed and looking for a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not bad, not good. The beds were soft and lumpy, pillows had no support. Valet was a pain. Luggage carts were old and difficult to maneuver. The restaurant and bar were excellent, the art is super cool. The bathrooms were nice, the rooms were decent sized. Staff was helpful, but busy and oftentimes seemed overwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was aesthetically pleasing and clean. The check-in process was quick and easy and the check-in agent was great. The room was nice but the location was near the street and the cars were loud with constant sirens, cars honking, and cars revving. The hotel did experience a fire on the floor above us. There was no alarm or indication that there was a fire besides the poor agent running door to door knocking to let us know there was one. That same agent had to help customers checking in with their bags after being the ONLY one running door to door up and down 16+ flights of stairs MULTIPLE TIMES acting as the fire alarm system, didn’t see any other agents assisting him. I may be incorrect, but I didn’t see them helping him with my own eyes. Other than the loud street and fire inconvenience, the hotel was nice. Was concerned that no fire alarm went off tho. Would rate a 3/5 overall. (Wish I got that agents name, he was kind, soft spoken, and attentive. HE DESERVES A RAISE AND RECOGNITION.) He wore glasses, nose piercings, and had long hair.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elani

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't care so much for the 4pm check in. But the museum was great, the staff was very kind and the room was cleaned very well prior to arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean updated and within walking distance of restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff helpful and friendly. They said there was a complimentary coffee machine and bottled water but there wasn’t any in our room. I could have asked but didn’t bother.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyler

Disliked: Staff & service
Someone hotel room caught on fire and we had to evacuate valentine day weekend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marquia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025