New hotels in The Loop

The Loop is Chicago's downtown core — the elevated 'L' tracks that give the district its name loop around a grid of bank towers, the Art Institute of Chicago, the theater district and Millennium Park, with Lakeshore East's lakefront high-rises filling out the neighborhood's eastern edge between the Chicago River and Grant Park. Two hotels we track have opened here — Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop in November 2021 and St. Regis Chicago in May 2023 — with a second Hoxton confirmed for a Lakeshore East site near Millennium Park, though still without a construction loan.

What to do in The Loop

For a weekend

Walk Millennium Park's Cloud Gate and the Art Institute of Chicago in the morning, then head down to the Riverwalk along the Chicago River — Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop sits a block from Union Station on this stretch. In the evening, the Loop's theater district around State Street runs touring productions most nights.

For a longer stay

With more time, Willis Tower's Skydeck and the Chicago Architecture Center's river cruise are both within the Loop's boundaries, and St. Regis Chicago's Lakeshore East address puts Navy Pier and the lakefront trail within an easy walk. Streeterville and the Magnificent Mile are a short walk north across the river.

Where to stay in The Loop

Central Loop

Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop opened in November 2021 at 226 W. Jackson Boulevard, inside the century-old former headquarters of the Chicago and North Western Railway, a block from Union Station — Hilton's first lifestyle-brand hotel in the city.

Lakeshore East

St. Regis Chicago opened in May 2023 at 401 East Upper Wacker Drive, occupying the lower eleven floors of Vista Tower, the 101-story Studio Gang-designed skyscraper at the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan — the brand's first Midwest property. The Hoxton, Lakeshore East, confirmed for a nearby site on Parcel O at 193 N. Columbus Drive, would be Ennismore's second Hoxton in the city, though the project still lacks a construction loan as of 2026.

Which hotel in The Loop for your trip

Travelers who want the theater district and river

Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop's Central Loop address, a block from Union Station, puts the theater district, Willis Tower and the Riverwalk within easy walking distance.

Travelers who want lake and river views

St. Regis Chicago's Lakeshore East tower gives most rooms a water view, with Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Grant Park all within walking distance of its semi-enclosed lakefront enclave.

Travelers waiting on the Loop's next opening

The Hoxton, Lakeshore East, planned for a 47-story tower near Millennium Park, would be the neighborhood's third tracked opening once financing closes — worth checking back as the project firms up.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in The Loop?

St. Regis Chicago, which opened in May 2023 inside Vista Tower at 401 East Upper Wacker Drive.

What hotel is planned next for The Loop?

The Hoxton, Lakeshore East, planned for a 47-story tower on Parcel O near Millennium Park — the project has design and an operator in place but still lacks a construction loan as of early 2026.

Is The Loop walkable?

Yes — Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Willis Tower and the Riverwalk are all within a compact grid, and the neighborhood is well served by Chicago's 'L' train and Metra/Amtrak at Union Station.

Which Loop hotel has lake views?

St. Regis Chicago, in Lakeshore East, where the tapering tower gives most rooms a view over Lake Michigan or the Chicago River.

How far is The Loop from the Magnificent Mile?

About a 10-15 minute walk north across the Chicago River into Streeterville.