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Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

160 East Pearson Street, Streeterville, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

#135 of 183 hotels in Chicago

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Review Score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff definitely treated me differently since I booked with a third party.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    7.0
    Won’t be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad coffee in the rooms. Having to pay for wi-fi, parking rate very high

    Location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    9.0
    Thx! Enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with City View - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet seat was unstable! Needs to be looked at so another guest doesn’t tumble off! Electrical outlet next to sink needs to be fixed - loose connection? I could not get my hair dryer to work in it.

    Staff was great! Facilities were beautiful and well located.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite - Lakeside
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The restaurant at the lobby. The housekeeping is awesome.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2022

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in the heart of Chicago
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View - Lounge Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the dual lifts one set to reception and then another different set and location to the rooms

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    Helpful staff, comfortable environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Accessibility, cleanliness

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    10
    Excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    City view. 28th floor. Weather detracted from view, but it would have been awesome if it was a clear day.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful time. We will come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish amenities (bathrobe and lotions) were available to purchase on site.

    Rooms were comfortable. Cozy feel to them. Bed was amazing! Slept like royalty! We enjoyed having breakfast. Customer service was great. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    3.0
    Poor service at a premium price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The service was not great, concierge were unhelpful and bar/restaurant service was slow at times. We also had an issue where someone went into our room (presumably a cleaner) as they took a few towels but didn’t clean our room and left the door ajar (deadbolt was open keeping the door from closing). When we phoned about this they said an investigation would be done. The only thing they looked at was key usage and said the last to leave was ‘the guest’ which was simply not the case. They were rude and lacked empathy for the situation. Thankfully nothing was missing however very concerning their lack of care or urgency on this matter. We have stayed in many luxury hotels/accommodations where the service was matched or exceeded your expectations… I would have expected more from ‘The Ritz’ and would not recommend this hotel.

    Great Location, rooms were nice with comfortable bed. Nice rooftop patio.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    4.0
    Good but need to avoid same room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Lake View and Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was not prepared as I made a reservation. I had to change 3 times for the room. May be because some system is not good between Booking . Com and The hotel? I made a reservation with lake view and bath tub but first room was non bath tub. 2nd room was non lake view. Finally hotel changed to lake view with bath tub but at the window there is additional curtain and I could not enjoy full view.

    Great with clean and services

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    10
    It was wonderful the staff were pleasant and very helpful especially the valet attendants bellman and waiters
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit pricey but I was completely satisfied

    It was elegant great location awesome staff room and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing I didn't like was when paying for our parking in the Water Tower Garage a joined to the Ritz we did not get a receipt so I don't know how much I was charged.

    It was very nice,hooked up with family from Florida. Location was Great. Walked a lot, our weather was perfect. Had a view with city and Navy Pier, that was nice, was able to watch the fireworks from our room.The shower was great. The bed super comfy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    6.0
    Not the Ritz I used to know
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First, when I arrived one hour after the arrival time informed to the Hotel, due to bad weather conditions, the Ritz had canceled my reservation … imagine I was arriving after a 12 hours trip with my daughter late night. They managed to resolved the issue as they were fully booked and put me in a room just in from of the elevator. And I only made one request at the time of booking: “far away from elevators”. I felt like they were doing a favor ! Not receiving the treatment for the amount paid. Anyway, I have to say that the rest of the personal made our stay easy going: the servers and at the restaurant, the room service for the day of our race (the Chicago half marathon), at 4:50am and the cleaning ladies of the room, the nicest! For a 5 star hotel and the brand “Ritz Carlton” Certainly I expected something above average. On their behalf, I requested an extension for our check-time and the lady at the front desk was kind to agree a couple of hours more so we can leave back home and a long flight without rush.

    It was below my expectations. Not the Ritz I used to know.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    3.0
    Mediocre at best. I will be looking for different accommodation next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The reception did not properly explain the amenities of an upgraded suite. I asked her to explain what a roll in shower was. She explained it as sum sort of showering device you roll into the room. Staff should be able to explain all the amenities that are available. Maybe there was a language barrier.

    View of the lake

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    10
    My was very good from the mall, restaurant, bar, and the room was very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t have microwave

    Everything was excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View - Lounge Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    25th floor lake view, beautiful -- what a sunrise -- 15th floor exceptional.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    2.0
    Dirty rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite - Lakeside
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was dirty very dirty stains on the couches, mold, and cigarettes. Nose in the room will never ever go, especially with what we paid.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    10
    I am a huge fan of the grand Lakes Ritz Carlton but I have to say we were equally as impressed with the downtown locatio
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was spotless everyone was very kind and helpful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no breakfast, poor amenities, no cuttlery

    view

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2022

    10
    Loved the hotel, hated to leave!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is right off the magnificent mile, about a mile away from Millennium park and the loop, so great location. The hotel is what you’d expect from the Ritz-Carlton, beautiful decor, great bed, comfortable room with a great view of the city and the lake.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2022

    9.0
    it was very nice the staff was exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    hard to get in to

    convenient to Shopping

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with City View and Adapted Tub - Mobility Accessible
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Lake View - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

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