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Gay Chicago Hotels
Looking for a place to stay? Our top Chicago hotels are well-located for sightseeing, shopping and gay scene near the beach, Magnificent Mile, Boystown, gay bars and restaurants
Gay Chicago Hotels
The Langham Chicago
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330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Upscale. On the Chicago River. Near Boystown.
The Langham Chicago is a luxury 5-star hotel located right on the Chicago River. It is around the corner from Michigan Avenue, perfect for shopping.
The hotel has a large fine art collection and is decorated with blown glass art installations, the rooms have a 1970s style chocolate brown and cream color scheme.
It features an award winning spa, Chuan, as well as two saunas to relax in. The Travelle Kitchen & Bar is famed throughout the city as one of the best, it offers a great range of drinks and amazing views of the Chicago River.
Popular gay spots in the area include Scarlet Bar and Progress Bar, which are both a 10-minute drive away from the hotel.
The hotel has a large fine art collection and is decorated with blown glass art installations, the rooms have a 1970s style chocolate brown and cream color scheme.
It features an award winning spa, Chuan, as well as two saunas to relax in. The Travelle Kitchen & Bar is famed throughout the city as one of the best, it offers a great range of drinks and amazing views of the Chicago River.
Popular gay spots in the area include Scarlet Bar and Progress Bar, which are both a 10-minute drive away from the hotel.
Viceroy Hotel
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1118 N State St, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Luxury. Near Michigan Avenue & Oak Street Beach.
The Viceroy Hotel Chicago is a luxury 5-star hotel located just a few minutes walk away from Oak Street Beach. Only a 10-minute walk from Michigan Avenue, this hotel is perfect for those looking to shop!
The hotel combines modern and classic, with a completely glass building that has features such as fireplaces, velvet couches and walls of poetry. There is an outdoor rooftop pool that is open on a seasonal basis. There is also a rooftop lounge, the Devereaux, where you can enjoy drinks in the evening.
The Viceroy offers an upscale dining option in the form of Somerset, which serves seasonal American dishes. Alternative options are plenty and closeby. Gay nightlife hotspot Boystown is where you'll find popular bars such as Sidetrack and Scarlet Bar which are both around a 10-minute drive away.
The hotel combines modern and classic, with a completely glass building that has features such as fireplaces, velvet couches and walls of poetry. There is an outdoor rooftop pool that is open on a seasonal basis. There is also a rooftop lounge, the Devereaux, where you can enjoy drinks in the evening.
The Viceroy offers an upscale dining option in the form of Somerset, which serves seasonal American dishes. Alternative options are plenty and closeby. Gay nightlife hotspot Boystown is where you'll find popular bars such as Sidetrack and Scarlet Bar which are both around a 10-minute drive away.
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Bar
fitness center
laundry
parking
pets-welcome at a charge
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
wi-fi
Hotel Zachary Chicago a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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3630 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60613 USA,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Modern. Relaxed. Opposite Wrigley Field. Close to Boystown.
The Hotel Zachary sits in the Lakeview Neighborhood, opposite the Wrigley Field. The area has plenty of of restaurants and bars for you to try out and Lake Michigan is only a mile away.
The interior of the Zachary is modern and relaxed with high ceilings and brick walls. It has a library, outdoor decks, as well as plenty of nooks to sit and relax. The rooms offer views of the city and some overlook the Wrigley Field.
The hotel's bar Mordecai has a great range of cocktails, whiskey and vintage spirits. If you're looking to experience gay nightlife in Chicago, this hotel is perfect as it is a 15-minute walk to Boystown, Chicago's gay hotspot. Here you can find popular bars like Sidetrack and Scarlet Bar.
The interior of the Zachary is modern and relaxed with high ceilings and brick walls. It has a library, outdoor decks, as well as plenty of nooks to sit and relax. The rooms offer views of the city and some overlook the Wrigley Field.
The hotel's bar Mordecai has a great range of cocktails, whiskey and vintage spirits. If you're looking to experience gay nightlife in Chicago, this hotel is perfect as it is a 15-minute walk to Boystown, Chicago's gay hotspot. Here you can find popular bars like Sidetrack and Scarlet Bar.
THOMPSON CHICAGO(ex. Sutton Place Hotel)
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21 East Bellevue Place,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Boutique luxury. Great for shopping, dining, gay nightlife.
Luxury boutique hotel in central Chicago. Thompson is located just a 5-minute walk from the beach and within easy reach of The Magnificent Mile and the Boystown gay village.
Each spacious room features a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, modern bathroom with rain shower, free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the Chicago skyline. Room service is available. Free tea & coffee is provided in the lobby.
Thompson is home to a modern 1,000 ft² gym, a restaurant and bar. Many good restaurants are nearby.
Each spacious room features a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, modern bathroom with rain shower, free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the Chicago skyline. Room service is available. Free tea & coffee is provided in the lobby.
Thompson is home to a modern 1,000 ft² gym, a restaurant and bar. Many good restaurants are nearby.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
The Chicago Hotel Collection Wrigleyville
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3475 N Clark St,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central. Located in a lively, busy area.
The Wheelhouse Hotel is a boutique baseball themed hotel, located a mile away from Lake Michigan.
It is sat in a very lively part of town and is surrounded by many bars. The hotel also has a nightlife feel, with amazing offerings like Tinker to Evers, a rooftop bar and lounge. There is also a speakeasy, as well as a full restaurant that serves brunch on the weekends.
Some of the rooms in the hotel have terraces, which give great views of the city. Popular gay nightlife spots like Progress Bar are an 8-minute walk away and are located in Boystown.
It is sat in a very lively part of town and is surrounded by many bars. The hotel also has a nightlife feel, with amazing offerings like Tinker to Evers, a rooftop bar and lounge. There is also a speakeasy, as well as a full restaurant that serves brunch on the weekends.
Some of the rooms in the hotel have terraces, which give great views of the city. Popular gay nightlife spots like Progress Bar are an 8-minute walk away and are located in Boystown.
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Bar
convenience store
laundry
parking
Restaurant
Room Service
wi-fi
The Ivy Boutique Hotel
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233 E Ontario St, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Stylish hotel. Great value. Easy access to gay scene.
This flashy upmarket hotel is super stylish and just a 13-minute drive to the gay nightlife of Boystown. Just east of the Magnificent Mile, this is a fabulous location.
The gorgeous rooms come with marble bathrooms boasting rain showers and deep soaking tubs. Oh, and there's even a TV conveniently placed in the bathroom mirror. Needless to stay, some people stay here just for the bathrooms. All of the rooms have stylish decor and bamboo flooring.
There's a bar in the lobby with a selection of bar snacks. In the morning a breakfast menu is available - although breakfast isn't included.
This hotel is surprisingly affordable considering how sexy it is.
The gorgeous rooms come with marble bathrooms boasting rain showers and deep soaking tubs. Oh, and there's even a TV conveniently placed in the bathroom mirror. Needless to stay, some people stay here just for the bathrooms. All of the rooms have stylish decor and bamboo flooring.
There's a bar in the lobby with a selection of bar snacks. In the morning a breakfast menu is available - although breakfast isn't included.
This hotel is surprisingly affordable considering how sexy it is.
Features:
Bar
Gym
Restaurant
Rooftop Cocktails
The Robey
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2018 W North Ave, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Wonderful view. Stylish rooms. Excellent pool & dining.
The Robey offers stylish rooms in Chicago's Wicker Park area, close to a train station, and 10 minutes walk to all the shops and restaurants on the Magnificent Mile.
Modern guest rooms feature free WiFi, hardwood floors, high-quality linen, terrazzo tiled bathrooms, flat screen TV and Bluetooth speakers. There's a restaurant & cafe bar onsite.
The view of Chicago's skyline from the rooftop lounge is amazing. Gay-scene-wise, WANGS and Progress Bar can be reached in 20 minutes by taxi.
Modern guest rooms feature free WiFi, hardwood floors, high-quality linen, terrazzo tiled bathrooms, flat screen TV and Bluetooth speakers. There's a restaurant & cafe bar onsite.
The view of Chicago's skyline from the rooftop lounge is amazing. Gay-scene-wise, WANGS and Progress Bar can be reached in 20 minutes by taxi.
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Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Sun terrace
Swimming pool
Hotel Lincoln
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1816 North Clark Street,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Central location. Walk to the beach. Near Lincoln Park and Boystown.
A popular choice on Travel Gay. Hotel Lincoln, A Joie de Vivre Hotel is located near Lincoln Park, less than 10 minutes to the beach and Boystown. There are plenty of bakeries, dive bars and pubs in the area.
Housed in a historic building, the large guest rooms feature free WiFi, flat screen cable TV, iPod dock, tea & coffee-making facilities. The Lincoln has its own restaurant and rooftop bar.
Gay scene-wise, Sidetrack gay bar, BERLIN club, Steamworks sauna and other gay venues in Boystown are within 10 minutes away from the Lincoln.
Housed in a historic building, the large guest rooms feature free WiFi, flat screen cable TV, iPod dock, tea & coffee-making facilities. The Lincoln has its own restaurant and rooftop bar.
Gay scene-wise, Sidetrack gay bar, BERLIN club, Steamworks sauna and other gay venues in Boystown are within 10 minutes away from the Lincoln.
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Sun terrace
The Hotel At Midtown
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2444 N. Elston Ave,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Near the gay scene. Spacious rooms. Excellent pool & gym.
The Hotel at Midtown is centrally located in Midtown Chicago, a short journey from the Boystown gay bars, sightseeing and popular shopping areas.
Guest rooms are modern, spacious, air-conditioned and include an in-room safe, flat screen cable TV, tea & coffee-making facilities, free WiFi, a laptop-sized safe. Limousine service.
We like The Hotel's outdoor pool and state-of-the-art gym. There's also a restaurant and a bar onsite, or you can try other dining options in the area. Parking is included.
Guest rooms are modern, spacious, air-conditioned and include an in-room safe, flat screen cable TV, tea & coffee-making facilities, free WiFi, a laptop-sized safe. Limousine service.
We like The Hotel's outdoor pool and state-of-the-art gym. There's also a restaurant and a bar onsite, or you can try other dining options in the area. Parking is included.
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Bar
Cafe
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel
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3434 N Broadway Avenue,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Budget option. In Boystown. Close to gay bars, clubs & restaurants.
Located in Boystown, in the heart of Chicago's gay nightlife, the unassuming Best Western PLUS offers great value for money apartment-style rooms - perfect for gay couples.
Each well-appointed room features free WiFi, flat screen TV, microwave, fridge and free bottled water. The suites include separate sitting area. There's gym and sauna onsite.
Many gay-popular bars, restaurants and nightclubs are at your doorstep.
Each well-appointed room features free WiFi, flat screen TV, microwave, fridge and free bottled water. The suites include separate sitting area. There's gym and sauna onsite.
Many gay-popular bars, restaurants and nightclubs are at your doorstep.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Sauna
City Suites Hotel
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933 West Belmont Avenue,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? In Boystown. Stylish rooms. Near gay bars, clubs and nightlife.
Located right in Boystown, an iconic area that's recognised as the US' first official "Gay Village", City Suites offers great-value rooms in an art decor setting and complimentary breakfast.
Each bright, modern room features air conditioning, free WiFi, minibar, flat screen TV, mini-fridge. A microwave is available on request.
The nearby metro provides easy access to Chicago's top attractions. Many good restaurants, Steamworks gay sauna, Roscoe's Tavern gay bar and other gay venues are within 10 minutes away.
Each bright, modern room features air conditioning, free WiFi, minibar, flat screen TV, mini-fridge. A microwave is available on request.
The nearby metro provides easy access to Chicago's top attractions. Many good restaurants, Steamworks gay sauna, Roscoe's Tavern gay bar and other gay venues are within 10 minutes away.
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Free Wi-Fi
Majestic Hotel
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528 W Brompton Ave, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Near the gay scene. Great value for money. Gym onsite.
Hotel Majestic offers great-value English manorial style rooms in a peaceful setting, located just 5 minutes' walk to the beach, with easy pedestrian access to the Boystown gay scene.
Guest rooms feature flat screen TV, free WiFi. Suites include microwave and separate sitting area. Continental breakfast is included, and free cookies are available in the afternoon.
You'll also have access to the gym. The staff are helpful and friendly. Many good restaurants and bars are nearby. A popular Chicago hotel on Travel Gay.
Guest rooms feature flat screen TV, free WiFi. Suites include microwave and separate sitting area. Continental breakfast is included, and free cookies are available in the afternoon.
You'll also have access to the gym. The staff are helpful and friendly. Many good restaurants and bars are nearby. A popular Chicago hotel on Travel Gay.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
Willows Hotel
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555 West Surf Street,, Chicago
Show on mapWhy this hotel? Great location.
Located in Lakeview, close to Lincoln Park and the Boystown gay nightlife, The Willows Hotel offers European style rooms, surrounded by many of Chicago's top attractions.
Guest rooms feature free WiFi, flat screen TV, minibar, work area. Free coffee & tea 24 hours. Continental breakfast is served each morning. Guests have free access to the gym.
The Willows' great location and stylish rooms make it a popular choice with gay guests.
Guest rooms feature free WiFi, flat screen TV, minibar, work area. Free coffee & tea 24 hours. Continental breakfast is served each morning. Guests have free access to the gym.
The Willows' great location and stylish rooms make it a popular choice with gay guests.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Gym
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