Title: West Loop Travel Guide: Best of West Loop, Chicago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Loop](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Loop-Chicago-Hotels.0-n553248634029130868-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Chicago](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Chicago.d178248.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Chicago](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Chicago.d178248.Travel-Guide-Activities)[West Loop Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Loop.d553248634029130868.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Loop Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Loop.d553248634029130868.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Loop Travel Guide ## Chicago ![Blue Hour evening cityscape in West Loop neighborhood. Long exposure, nightscape architecture. Main street in Chicago, streets in Illinois.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029130868/e4d15962-627f-4352-9768-bd3b891abed4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blue Hour evening cityscape in West Loop neighborhood. Long exposure, nightscape architecture. Main street in Chicago, streets in Illinois.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029130868/e4d15962-627f-4352-9768-bd3b891abed4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic view of the West Loop in Chicago ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029130868/8a963cc1-a794-4e5c-9558-228ab37d1505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago West loop Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029130868/3afbb08c-4144-4bea-ae18-2ca873a6a739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chicago West Loop](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634029130868/cb925443-6103-4db7-844c-c2cf9c96935c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West Loop Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Chicago travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago.dx178248) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/832acdfc-325f-428c-97fe-f3dff8c08d56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mary Bartelme Park After visiting Mary Bartelme Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mary-Bartelme-Park-Chicago.d553248621533116530.Attraction) #### Union Park After visiting Union Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-Park-Chicago.d553248635056398050.Attraction) #### Old St Patrick’s Church Learn about the local history of Chicago when you take a trip to Old St Patrick’s Church. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-St-Patricks-Church-Downtown-Chicago.d553248621533116533.Attraction) #### The Old Post Office You can find out about the history of Chicago with a visit to The Old Post Office. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Old-Post-Office-Downtown-Chicago.d860642298566811648.Attraction) #### Pitchfork Music Festival Pitchfork Music Festival is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pitchfork-Music-Festival-Chicago.d553248635977254213.Attraction) #### Mars Gallery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mars Gallery in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mars-Gallery-Chicago.d553248621533116559.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4851853/9464687e-f5ac-4a15-9285-f6e26537484c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket £18 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-navy-pier-centennial-wheel-ticket.a4851853.activity-details) ![Flyover in Chicago](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50023979/095bdacd-a8be-4515-aac0-469239aa8c0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flyover in Chicago £28 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/flyover-in-chicago.a50023979.activity-details) ![Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/766175/932beb0e-70fe-42a4-baff-df68960da73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour £30 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wendellas-90-min-chicago-river-architecture-tour.a766175.activity-details) ![Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362450/da44d619-18fc-4969-97e2-f7b8d0da99b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago C3® by CityPASS® £79 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-c3-by-citypass.a46362450.activity-details) ![Color Factory Chicago Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49191714/feac7bb1-c7ea-4b19-8342-818eafa34e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Color Factory Chicago Ticket £25 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/color-factory-chicago-ticket.a49191714.activity-details) ![Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556313/67d8adf7-64e5-458d-bd4c-e2cc830c3f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise £36 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-city-minibus-tour-with-optional-architecture-cruise.a4556313.activity-details) [See all activities in Chicago](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Chicago.d178248.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in West Loop ![Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1300000/1293300/1293276/f9d27fb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG 25 South Halsted Street Chicago IL £88 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,950 reviews) Super helpful, knowledgeable with great communication through text as well. Everything was clean. Wish parking wasn’t so much money :(. The hotel staff went above and beyond for us. Even had a kind man offer to make me a sandwich after the restaurants were closed following a night out. Took the time ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=1293276&PinnedHotelID=1293276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634029130868) ![The Emily Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19390000/19381200/19381112/e58430ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Emily Hotel 311 North Morgan Street Chicago IL £132 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews) Quiet room for Chicago and amazing neighborhood. And one block away for self parking. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=19381112&PinnedHotelID=19381112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634029130868) ![Hyatt House Chicago West Loop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35840000/35834300/35834237/d1cc0289_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Chicago West Loop 105 N MAY STREET Chicago IL £124 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,177 reviews) clean room, amenities Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=35834237&PinnedHotelID=35834237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634029130868) ![Nobu Hotel Chicago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36475600/36475533/486e1134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nobu Hotel Chicago 155 N. Peoria Street Chicago IL £277 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (787 reviews) Everything was great about the property. Staff was super accomodating. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=36475533&PinnedHotelID=36475533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634029130868) ![Congress Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6500/6452/a9ee91b7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Congress Plaza Hotel 520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £128 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (9,848 reviews) Wonderful hotel Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=6452&PinnedHotelID=6452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634029130868) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21200/21152/757dbd3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile 300 E Ohio St Chicago IL £79 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,281 reviews) Cleanliness, service Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=21152&PinnedHotelID=21152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634029130868) [See all 4,962 properties in West Loop](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634029130868) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West Loop hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634029130868&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634029130868&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634029130868&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634029130868&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634029130868&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634029130868&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around West Loop ![A view of the Chicago skyline from the rooftop of the Ace Hotel in the West Loop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/1a47d60f-edf5-4e44-b25c-6a3708851864.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Near West Side 4.5/5(14 area reviews) Live music, theatres and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by Credit Union 1 Arena or United Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Polk Station (Pink Line) or Racine Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Near-West-Side.dx6132434) ![River North showing railway items, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350695/b009c703-f7ab-4e4c-95a4-4b883071adef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### River North Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-River-North.dx6350695) ![Beautiful fireworks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829/1a8abde0-c15d-4b25-9c4c-74d2678f7428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Theatre District While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Theatre-District.dx651190586167894016) ![The Loop - Downtown featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800024/9e323a45-98da-4519-b5ca-71275e70174f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Loop 4.5/5(187 area reviews) Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-The-Loop.dx800024) ![Downtown Chicago featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350699/f8ae2db6-94cc-4898-aa46-e275588c3787.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Chicago Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Downtown-Chicago.dx6350699) ![Chicago_NearNorthSide_137043_09](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/137043/3a3332a2-a8e2-4aa9-b29a-c079a4b37d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Near North Side 4.5/5(248 area reviews) Known for its fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Near North Side. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at Clark-Division Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Near-North-Side.dx137043) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # West Loop Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app