The Best Hotels Closest to Chicago Children's Museum in Chicago - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large window offers a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, three armchairs arranged around a central coffee table, and a decorative hanging plant.

A modern dining area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a dessert display.

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 1 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Saramae

£488

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent Tiffany & Co. store on the ground level.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a grand staircase, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern indoor pool area with large windows, potted palm plants, and lounge chairs.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bartender.

2. The Peninsula Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Levi

£561

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person relaxing on a sofa with a laptop, a glass of red wine, and a small table with a vase of flowers and a telephone.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A room with a bed against a window overlooking a cityscape. There is a small table with a book, a vase with flowers, and a cup.

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 1 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Emily

£168

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'TRUMP' sign, reflecting in the water, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern hotel room with large windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Mark

£414

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a planter with greenery, and a large brick structure in the background.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a river and illuminated buildings.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a tripod, and a sofa.

A waterfront cityscape with modern buildings, a Ferris wheel, and several cruise ships docked.

5. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 0.3 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Shanequa

£232

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and large windows offering city views.

A high-rise building with a modern glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, large windows, and a geometric patterned floor.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 0.8 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Brian

£198

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A couple dining at a table with a view of a cityscape and a sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. A large window offers a view of a cityscape and a tower.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a TV, and a view of the city and ocean.

A rooftop terrace with a dining table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape, including the Water Tower Place building.

7. Park Hyatt Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Tom

£487

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in a corridor, large windows, and hanging lamps.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent "STREGIS" sign, large glass windows, and a well-lit facade.

A rooftop pool area with city views, two lounge chairs, and a small table with a vase.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a view of the city, and a green accent wall.

8. The St. Regis Chicago

0.6 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Xiomara

£562

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, wooden ceiling, and various bar equipment.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, colorful chairs, and hanging plants.

9. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Kimberly

£153

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with a unique design.

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 0.7 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Denys

£166

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, featuring a mix of modern and classic architecture, and several potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, two round tables, a city view, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and large windows.

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

11. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Streeterville, 0.8 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Jessica

£457

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view of a cityscape and water.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a seating area, and a dining space.

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a river, and a boat.

12. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 0.8 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Mark

£249

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A street view with outdoor seating, a building with a sign, and tall skyscrapers in the background.

A bar with three wooden shelves filled with bottles and glasses.

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A lobby with a checkered floor, seating area, and a glass entrance.

13. The Talbott, Autograph Collection

1.1 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Karina

£242

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a series of vertical lines.

A modern living room with a brick wall mural, a green sofa, leather chairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and three bar stools.

14. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 1 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Ashley Nacole

£176

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a coffee machine, a TV, and a unique wall art piece.

A modern room with a view of a river and high-rise buildings.

15. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Sharee

£235

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person sitting by a window with a view of a cityscape, including a tall tower.

A couple walking through a spacious lobby with marble flooring, large white floral arrangements, and a modern staircase in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, a lifeguard chair, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a central bar and multiple stools, surrounded by a high ceiling with a decorative light fixture.

16. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Streeterville, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Teresa

£485

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A black luxury car parked in front of a hotel entrance with a glass canopy decorated with festive ornaments.

A couple dining on a balcony with a cityscape view.

An indoor swimming pool with a modern design, a reception area with a sign for Waldorf Astoria Chicago, and a seating area with two people.

A bar area with a polished marble floor, bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a decorative lamp.

17. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

1.1 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Luis

£485

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

A high-rise hotel room with large windows offering a city view, round tables set for dining, and elegant decor with flowers and candles.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 0.9 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

ShaRona

£189

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden cabinet, a chair, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a decorative light fixture.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a city skyline in the background.

19. Viceroy Chicago

1.2 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Margaret

£289

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corridor with ornate black metal railings and a patterned carpet.

A bed with a pillow featuring a pineapple design and the text "Sleep with me." A window reveals a cityscape at night.

A multi-story building with a grid of windows, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a TV, and a cabinet.

20. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 1.2 mi from Chicago Children's Museum

Myra

£173

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Children's Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Peninsula Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 4,947 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,040 reviews	View
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 2,710 reviews	View

Top Chicago Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, staff were friendly and the bar was relaxing."

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"It was great! Appreciated the car service to the airport and the location."

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location! So awesome!"

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms and nice cookies"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent

"Loved that the pool was super heated clean and amazing... This hotel is right in the center of all Chicago tourist attractions and Riverwalk is steps away... Excellent location and the breakfast buffet especially the made to order omelette chef was great too!"

Kasa Lake Shore Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the hotel - the room was spacious included washer and dryer, which was great because we had a longer trip plus the kitchen made it really easy to make meals. The ability for late checkout was great however, our access code stopped working at the normal checkout time which made it hard to get our luggage from the luggage locker."

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Milton Lee Olive Park

Explore the great outdoors at Milton Lee Olive Park, a lovely green space in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Navy Pier

9.0/10 (24,140 reviews)

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chicago Children's Museum?

Chicago Children's Museum is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its beautiful lakeside setting and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 319 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Chicago Children's Museum?

Adjacent to Chicago Children's Museum, Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices within a short distance include River Hotel and Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile.

How many hotels will I find near Chicago Children's Museum?

Expedia has 319 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Chicago Children's Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chicago Children's Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Chicago Children's Museum.

What can I see and do near Chicago Children's Museum?

Study the collections at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago or Fine Arts Building. Tribune Tower, Michigan Avenue Bridge and Wrigley Building are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Broadway Playhouse and Harris Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Chicago Children's Museum?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Chicago Children's Museum is easy. Nearby metro stations include State Station, Clark-Lake Station and Lake Station. If you're taking a train into town, Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station and Chicago Union Station are the closest stations to Downtown Chicago.

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Our top choices for Chicago Children's Museum hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. The Peninsula Chicago

3. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

7. Park Hyatt Chicago

8. The St. Regis Chicago

9. citizenM Chicago Downtown

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

11. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

12. Hyatt Regency Chicago

13. The Talbott, Autograph Collection

14. Arlo Chicago

15. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

16. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

17. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

19. Viceroy Chicago

20. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Compare popular hotels close to Chicago Children's Museum

Top Chicago Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

Hotel Saint Clair- Magnificent Mile

The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Kasa Lake Shore Chicago

Other attractions near Chicago Children's Museum

Ohio Street Beach

Milton Lee Olive Park

Navy Pier

Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier

Lake Point Tower

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows

Anita Dee Yacht Charters

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