Address
thompson ·hyatt
Thompson Chicago
21 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Lowest upcoming
$154
1 Jan 2027
Highest upcoming
$1,748
18 Jun 2026
Median nightly
$292
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
23 to 29 Dec
45% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 23–29 Dec 2026
at $161/night
(45% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended
Character and identity
Set on the Gold Coast amid historic mansions and designer boutiques, Thompson Chicago trades on a cool, lived-in luxury rather than gloss. The 247-room property, opened in 2013 and designed by Tara Bernerd, leans into mid-century lines, velvet tufting, leather armchairs, exposed brick and wood panelling, with a lobby that reads more private library than hotel reception. A custom "Velvet" scent greets you at the door, and gallery-wall art (including Wes Lang pieces above the beds) carries through to the rooms. Nico Osteria, Tim Graham's Italian, anchors the ground floor alongside Salone Nico, a plant-walled bar.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate weekenders, fashion-set couples and shoppers who want to be steps from Oak Street, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Lake Michigan. The no-fee pet policy and complimentary Lexus house car make it practical for city breakers who want boutique character without sacrificing useful service touches.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a kids' programme, pool or sprawling resort amenities will find this too compact and adult in tone. Travellers chasing full spa facilities or a buzzy convention-hotel scene should look further south in the Loop.
Bottom line
What you're paying for here is the design and the neighbourhood, a genuinely stylish boutique on Chicago's most upscale stretch, with Nico Osteria as a real culinary draw rather than a hotel afterthought. Book if you want shopping and lakefront walks at the door and atmosphere over amenity breadth. A standard room is enough; save the upgrade budget for dinner downstairs.
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Location
21 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago, United States · 41.9013° N, 87.6275° W
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Amenities
24-hour room service
Bar
Gym
House car
Meeting rooms
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public internet workstation
Restaurant
Table service
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