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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 2338 guest reviews
- The Avg. Group Saves 16.4%!
- 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
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Local Attractions
Magnificent Mile, River North district, Riverwalk, Navy Pier, John Hancock Center, Historic Water Tower, Museums, Beach
Map Location of 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Verified Reviews of 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Clean, comfy, quiet, well ran boutique hotel."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean, comfy, quiet, well ran boutique hotel.
Dean P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
13-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 11 to Sat Dec 14 2024 at a $139.99 average nightly rate. 
"GREAT WEEKEND IN CHICAGO!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
FRANCISCO CHECKED US IN QUICKLY WITH A SMILE. THE LUNCH IN LURE WAS GREAT. THANKS.
Robin B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 27 to Sun Apr 28 2024 at a $148.99 average nightly rate. "Amazing"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
From the very start, Ben checked our group in and was incredibly kind and welcoming. The location, rooms and everything about this hotel is amazing. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone and will be returning on my next visit to Chicago!
Kim W. (Group coordinator, booked 13 rooms), from
18-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 17 to Thu Jan 18 2024 at a $158.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
Expect the unexpected in the Windy City. Located just steps from the famous Michigan Avenue Shopping district, Millennium Park, and renowned museums in downtown Chicago, contemporary art will surround and inspire you at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. Discover a new kind of cultural and travel experience with this multi-venue museum, boutique hotel, and chef-driven restaurant.From rotating, curated exhibitions, to site-specific installations and cultural programming, 21c Museum Hotel Chicago will offer the local and traveling community unprecedented access to the work of some of today's most powerful artists. 21c Chicago will be the company's ninth and largest property to date, with 297 guest rooms and suites. Building on the founders' mission to bring contemporary art to the public through innovative exhibitions and programing that integrates art into daily life, 21c Chicago features more than 10,000 square feet of exhibition, meeting and event space showcasing rotating curated exhibitions, interactive site-specific art installations and a roster of cultural programming based on collaborations with local and national arts organizations. The property also features a unique, chef-driven food and beverage concept; full service spa, business center, fitness center; and valet parking. Chicago was an ideal city to introduce 21c Museum Hotels to due to its already established infrastructure of culture and sense of community. Exhibits will focus on further energizing and educating an already enlightened audience, and speak to specific themes relevant the world we live in today and interpretations of a world we've yet to fully understand. The rotating programming will provide the perfect backdrop for meetings and events wanting that extra edge, and environment that strikes up conversation.
Green Sustainability
Accor program
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2019 |
| 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: | 10000 sq. feet |
| 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 USD (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
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe - A popular breakfast spot offering a variety of pancakes and other breakfast dishes. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - A Chicago staple known for its deep-dish pizza. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Girl & the Goat - A trendy restaurant known for its creative small plates and lively atmosphere. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Millennium Park - A famous park featuring iconic attractions like Cloud Gate (The Bean) and Crown Fountain. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Yolk - A popular breakfast spot known for its extensive menu and delicious breakfast options. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Portillo's - A Chicago institution serving classic Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Alinea - A Michelin-starred restaurant offering a unique and innovative dining experience. Located 2.1 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Art Institute of Chicago - One of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, featuring a vast collection of artworks. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Eggy's Diner - A cozy diner serving traditional breakfast dishes with a modern twist. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Giordano's - Another famous Chicago deep-dish pizza spot with multiple locations. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - A classic steakhouse known for its prime steaks and lively atmosphere. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Navy Pier - A popular tourist attraction featuring a Ferris wheel, boat tours, restaurants, and entertainment options. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
James Chicago, The James Chicago , The James Hotel, The James Chicago, The James Chicago Magnificent Mile
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
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 43.8% in August 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $425 in the month of August 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago.
Feel free to use the 21c Museum Hotel Chicago 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'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Main Gallery | 50 x 50 x 14 | 2650 | --/-- | 80 | 96 | 48 | 36 | -- | --/-- | 200 | 250 | -- |
Close This Main GalleryRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2650 Sq. Mi 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
Half Day Rental: $2500.00 USD Full Day Rental: $5000.00 USD Evening Rental: $3500.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $1000.00 USD    | ||||||||||||
| Conference Room | 37 x 19 x 8 | 670 | --/-- | -- | 25 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 40 | 20 | -- |
Close This Conference RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 670 Sq. Mi 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
Half Day Rental: $600.00 USD Full Day Rental: $800.00 USD Evening Rental: $600.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD  | ||||||||||||
| Gallery Six | 49 x 19 x 9 | 900 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 50 | -- |
Close This Gallery SixRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 900 Sq. Mi 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
Half Day Rental: $600.00 USD Full Day Rental: $800.00 USD Evening Rental: $600.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD    | ||||||||||||
| Gallery Five | 49 x 19 x 9 | 573 | --/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 65 | 30 | -- |
Close This Gallery FiveRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 573 Sq. Mi 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
Half Day Rental: $600.00 USD Full Day Rental: $800.00 USD Evening Rental: $600.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD  | ||||||||||||
| Gallery Seven | 28 x 18 x 8 | 504 | --/-- | -- | 16 | -- | 20 | 10 | --/-- | 25 | 30 | -- |
Close This Gallery SevenRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 504 Sq. Mi 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
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 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
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 21c Museum Hotel Chicago have?
There are 297 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?
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 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?
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 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Ro Room Only Corner Suite
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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