Chicago, United States

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

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The takeaway

Choose this Gold Coast address for suite comforts, a real spa-and-pool retreat, and boutique-lined streets just beyond its courtyard entrance.

About the hotel

In Chicago’s Gold Coast, this 214-room hotel puts Rush Street’s boutiques and dining, the Magnificent Mile, and Oak Street Beach within easy reach. Its Parisian-inspired character shows in a private courtyard entrance and residential-style suites, some with fireplaces or private terraces. A 14,000-square-foot spa and indoor heated lap pool give the hotel a substantial retreat from the city; on-site dining includes Brass Tack and Bernard’s. It suits travelers who want a polished neighborhood base rather than a downtown high-rise address.

Choose it if

You want a Gold Coast base close to Rush Street dining, Oak Street boutiques, and the Magnificent Mile.
You value suite options with fireplaces or private terraces, plus an indoor lap pool and spa.
You want on-site dining and room service without giving up a neighborhood setting.

Skip it if

You want to stay directly on the lakefront: Oak Street Beach is about 0.4 miles away, rather than at the hotel.

The property

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Guest discussion

What real people are saying.

Reddit excerpts · separate from Rex’s editorial judgment

One guest singles out a thoughtful Eid welcome: staff provided a lamb plush, arranged petals in an Eid greeting, and offered prayer rugs to use. It’s a specific example of the hotel marking a guest’s occasion with personal touches.

Discussion is limited; these accounts offer a glimpse rather than a broad verdict.

“they surprised us with a free lamb plush, petals in the shape of an Eid greeting, and prayer rugs we could use”

r/Hilton ↗ · Jun 6, 2026

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