A 214‑room haven of modern luxury in the heart of the Gold Coast, blending residential-style comfort with the signature refinement of Waldorf Astoria. The hotel’s intimate scale, award-winning spa, and inviting indoor lap pool create a retreat that feels worlds away from the city just outside.

Not your typical downtown bustle. Instead, the hotel embodies a refined sense of luxury, expressed through thoughtful design details and its two signature dining venues: Brass Tack, an American‑style brasserie, and Bernard’s, the moody, speakeasy‑inspired cocktail lounge.

Tufted headboards. Velvet sofas. Glitzy silver touches at every turn. Rooms at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago handily conjure the grandeur the name evokes. We love that every single room here is as expansive as the view out the windows, and fitted with a flickering gas fireplace, wet bar (complete with microwave and fridge, for the homiest effect) and white marble-lined bathroom. The property’s gym is dedicated to pilates and gyrotonics—in addition to the usual fare—so if you check-out feeling as lithe as a ballerina, that’s why.

You learned long ago that Waldorf Astoria spas are some of the best on the planet, and this one has a eucalyptus steam room and relaxation lounge (in addition to that sleek lap pool).

That unmistakable weekend feeling arrives at Brunch à la Parisienne, where bottomless rosé, mimosas, and bellinis set a sparkling tone. Paired with Brass Tack’s brasserie‑inspired comfort dishes, it’s a Paris‑meets‑Chicago moment that lingers long after the last pour. After brunch, the hotel’s complimentary house car whisks you within a one‑mile radius to Oak Street’s designer boutiques and nearby attractions.

Brass Tack – An American‑style brasserie where classic comfort meets French‑inspired technique.

Bernard’s – A moody, speakeasy‑style cocktail lounge offering refined drinks and elevated bites.