Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

55 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611 United States (USA) near Exit 51a on I-94 (~1.9km)
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4.5/5

Based on 2338 guest reviews

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  • The Avg. Group Saves 11.3%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 297 rooms in property
  • 17 floors in property
  • 106 suites in property
  • Check-in: 4:00 pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 8 conference rooms in property

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Local Attractions

Magnificent Mile, River North district, Riverwalk, Navy Pier, John Hancock Center, Historic Water Tower, Museums, Beach

Verified Reviews of Hotel 55

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Good Experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I liked the large clean room with good amenities.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 22 to Sat Aug 23 2025 at a $185.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent room and location. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Art spaces amazing! We will return next trip to Chicago!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 08 to Tue Jun 10 2025 at a $400.77 average nightly rate.
"Clean, comfy, quiet, well ran boutique hotel."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean, comfy, quiet, well ran boutique hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 11 to Sat Dec 14 2024 at a $139.99 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 2338 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to Hotel 55 Chicago DowntownLocated in the heart of Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, Hotel 55 blends contemporary style with cultural flair to offer a truly distinctive stay. Just steps from the iconic Magnificent Mile, this boutique hotel surrounds guests with the best of downtown—world-class dining, art galleries, nightlife, and architectural landmarks. Thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites feature modern amenities, plush bedding, and curated artwork, creating a comfortable and inspiring retreat after a day in the city. Whether you're here for business or leisure, you'll enjoy access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site dining, flexible event spaces, and personalized service that reflects Chicago's dynamic spirit. Hotel 55 isn't just a place to stay—it's a place to connect, explore, and be inspired.

Green Sustainability

Accor program

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 pm
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2025
Floors: 17
Rooms: 297
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 297
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 106
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 8 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 929.0 sq. meters
Banquet Space: Holds 500 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5PM - 11PM
Pool Info: NA
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours in advance
Nightly Parking: $75.
Typical Group Deposit: 50%
Total Taxes: 15.40%
Total Misc Fees: 0.00 HUF
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 17.40%
Parking Fee: 75.00 Per Night (valet)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 24.00%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 38.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 34.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 39.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 38.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 28.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 88.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 91.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 95.00 Per Person
Banquet Soda: 6.00 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 6.00 Per Person
Banquet Hosted Bar: 22.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 45.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

O'Hare International or Midway. O'Hare is approximately 17 miles away and Midway is 12 miles.

Local Shuttle Info: NA

Breakfast Information

Catered group breakfast available at one of our Galleries. Pricing starts at $25+ per person, per day (+inclusive of tax and gratuity).Mon-Sat 07:00-11:30.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet Friendly,Charges may apply

Parking Info

Parking Info/Valet parking available for $75 a night. Self-parking available adjacent to the hotel at an hourly rate or daily (currently $46 daily)

Internet / WiFI

High-speed Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel including all guest rooms and meeting space.

Cleaning Policies

Housekeeping daily

Previously known as:
James Chicago, The James Chicago , The James Hotel, The James Chicago, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, The James Chicago Magnificent Mile

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

Rate fluctuations of Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

The chart above shows seasonality of prices for both our group rates and the best individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was placed. The best group rate shown is 51.8% in June 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $693 in the month of June 2026. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown.

Feel free to use the Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Chicago event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Main Gallery 50 x 50 x 14 2650--/--80964836----/--200250--
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Main Gallery

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
246.2 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
50 x 50 x 14 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$2500.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$5000.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$3500.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$1000.00 USD
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Conference Room 37 x 19 x 8 670--/----25--20----/--4020--
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Conference Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
62.2 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
37 x 19 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$800.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$600.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$100.00 USD
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Gallery Six 49 x 19 x 9 900--/--------------/----50--
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Gallery Six

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
83.6 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
49 x 19 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$800.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$600.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$100.00 USD
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Gallery Five 49 x 19 x 9 573--/----20--20----/--6530--
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Gallery Five

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
53.2 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
49 x 19 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$800.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$600.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$100.00 USD
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Gallery Seven 28 x 18 x 8 504--/----16--2010--/--2530--
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Gallery Seven

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
46.8 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
28 x 18 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$600.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$800.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$600.00 USD
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
$100.00 USD
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FAQs about Hotel 55

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel 55 have?

There are 297 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel 55?

Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel 55?

Catered group breakfast available at one of our Galleries. Pricing starts at $25+ per person, per day (+inclusive of tax and gratuity).Mon-Sat 07:00-11:30.

What parking is available at Hotel 55?

Parking Info/Valet parking available for $75 a night. Self-parking available adjacent to the hotel at an hourly rate or daily (currently $46 daily)

How much does internet cost?

High-speed Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel including all guest rooms and meeting space.

Can I get a AAA rate at Hotel 55?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hotel 55?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Hotel 55?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Can I get a group rate at Hotel 55?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 11.3%.

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