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Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022

203 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
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Heartfelt delights meet seductive style at the charismatic Virgin Hotels Chicago. Step inside our hotel and find your new favorite space—where the doors are never closed and the minds are always open. This captivating Chicago hotel is the first of its kind and the last hotel you’ll ever need with the best of food, work and play all at your fingertips. In the heart of the Loop in downtown Chicago, steps away from The Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park. Combined with heartfelt service and exclusivity for all, the 250-room, 26-story hotel considers every desire and comfort for the modern traveler. Our two-chamber room concepts (yes, two!), is complete with an ergonomic bed for optimal lounging, reading and relaxing; dressing area and closet space separated by a set of sliding privacy doors. We’re putting the fun back into functions, whether you’re planning a networking event, wedding reception, corporate dinner, or an afterhours party, we have the style, tech and modular spaces to not only make it happen, but to make it happening. We have 9 flexible spaces for you to choose from. THE KNOW is Virgin Hotels' personalized loyalty program - it's our way of making your stay even more memorable. Think free room upgrades. The best rates. Special Offers. Once you've joined, the more you let us know, the more we can pander to your every desire. As part of The Know you can also earn 5 Virgin Points for every $1 spent or 7 Virgin Points for every £1 on stays at participating Virgin Hotels. All you need is to sign up to Virgin Red - Virgin's rewards club - and the perks will keep coming. We have rewards to suit everyone, from flights, to voyages, to paying for your morning coffee. VIRGIN RED FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS Earn up to 50,000 points when you book your meeting with Virgin Hotels. Ask us to learn more! Come check us out, we can't wait to see you.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther AffiliationPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built1928
Renovated2015
Total meeting space8,077 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms250
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Voted #2 Top Hotel in Chicago by Conde Nast Traveler in 2019. Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards, Earning #1 Hotel In Chicago #3 MOST ECO-FRIENDLY HOTEL by USA Today #7 Best Hotel in Chicago by Travel + Leisure

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Mar 10, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,077 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,750 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
1,430 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
200
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
625 sq. ft.
32 x 19.4 sq. ft.
8 ft.
75
20
40
75
40
24
20
20
22
245 sq. ft.
19 x 24 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
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12
-
12
1,430 sq. ft.
33.9 x 42.4 sq. ft.
13 ft.
150
30
100
150
120
62
30
60
34
422 sq. ft.
30 x 14 sq. ft.
8 ft.
40
15
-
40
--
20
-
18
802 sq. ft.
34 x 29 sq. ft.
8 ft.
70
21
40
70
-
45
--
24
294 sq. ft.
14 x 21 sq. ft.
8 ft.
20
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16
--
342 sq. ft.
18 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
20
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342 sq. ft.
19 x 18 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
20
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946 sq. ft.
43 x 22 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
70
24
30
70
45
24
24
21
26

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
250
Single (1 bed)
225
Double (2 beds)
24
Suites
42
Tax rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

By Car: O’Hare: Head out on I-190 W towards Interstate 90 and 294/Chicago. Merge onto I-90 E for 12 miles. Exit at 50B toward Ohio and continue until you reach Wabash and turn right. You made it. Our valet is waiting for you. Midway: Head north on Cicero Ave and turn right onto I-55 N/Stevenson ramp to Chicago. Use the 2 left lanes to take US 41 N. Take Lake Shore Drive to Wabash. You made it. Our valet is waiting for you. By Train: O’Hare: Hop on the Blue Line towards Forest Park. Get out at the Clark & Lake Stop (only 16 stops from the airport) and head east on W. Lake toward Wabash. You can’t miss the Virgin Hotels Chicago entrance at the corner of Lake & Wabash. Midway: Take the Orange line towards The Loop. Get out at State/Lake (only 13 stops) and head east on Lake Street toward Wabash. You can’t miss the Virgin Hotels Chicago entrance at the corner of Lake & Wabash.
Distance from airport 11 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $79.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

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North Avenue Beach
Recreation
13 mins
Popular lakeside sands with stores, informal dining, a parking lot & a beach house with city views.
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McCormick Place
McCormick Place
Convention center
11 mins
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America. It consists of four interconnected buildings and one indoor arena sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about 4 km south of downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.
2301 S King Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60616
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Midway International Airport
Midway International Airport
Airport
27 mins
Chicago Midway International Airport is a major commercial airport on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, located eight miles from the Loop.
5700 S Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL, US 60638
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O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Airport
39 mins
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, also known as O'Hare Airport, Chicago O'Hare, or simply O'Hare, is an international airport located on the Far Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois, 17 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop.
10000 W O'Hare Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60666
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The Chicago Theatre
The Chicago Theatre
Recreation
1 min
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
175 N State State
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Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
Recreation
17 mins
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1060 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL, US 60613
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The Field Museum
The Field Museum
Museum
10 mins
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
1400 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago Riverwalk
Recreation
2 mins
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Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL, US 60601
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The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Museum
5 mins
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111 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60603
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Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
Recreation
12 mins
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1200 S Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60605
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Recreation
10 mins
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2001 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL, US 60614
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Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile
Shopping
4 mins
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district. The vibrant, bustling area is home to upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, cool restaurants and posh hotels.
Chicago, IL, US
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Willis Tower
Willis Tower
Historical landmark
7 mins
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233 S Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL, US 60606
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Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Recreation
7 mins
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600 E Grand Avenue
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL, US 60611
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Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Park
3 mins
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201 E Randolph Street
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Heartfelt delights meet seductive style at the charismatic Virgin Hotels where "Everyone Leaves Feeling Better".

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Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022 Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022 regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://virginhotels.com/sustainability/
Does Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022 have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Vendors using reusable plastic containers for food deliveries; not offering newspapers or magazines; menus and guest directories (in-room) displayed on the mobile app and TV; QR codes for restaurant and bar menus; recycling program

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022 and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Doug Carillo 305-709-3536

Health and Safety

Were practices at Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022 developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Follow CDC and state guidelines
Does Virgin Hotels Chicago, Top 3 Hotels in Chicago, Condé Nast Travelers Readers' Choice Awards 2022 clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Housekeeping team cleans throughout the day. Also have overnight cleaners

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