Hotels in Chicago

Named the best big city in the United States on several occasions, Chicago surprises everyone who visits it. The city’s tall and modern skyscrapers, the authentic soul of the American Midwest and the cultural melting pot with Mexican, Chinese and other influences all come together to create a city of beautiful contrasts that will amaze you and give you an unforgettable experience.

Discover the countless sights and experience the history and culture of Chicago during your stay at the Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, which is located in the heart of this exciting city and designed to provide the utmost comfort to ensure you have a unique experience. Visit the impressive Magnificent Mile shopping area, stroll along the bustling Navy Pier beside the waters of Lake Michigan and soak up the hospitality of the city’s inhabitants, the quaint neighbourhoods and the diverse cuisine.

Grant Park, the park that houses many parks

In the heart of downtown and on the shores of Lake Michigan is Grant Park, a large open-air space where you can enjoy a variety of activities and learn about Chicago's architecture and culture. Get your picture taken in front of the iconic Cloud Gate—better known as The Bean—in Millennium Park, take a leisurely stroll along the paths surrounded by interactive fountains such as Buckingham Fountain or walk through beautiful gardens and lively squares such as McCormick Tribune Plaza. Feel like a kid again in Maggie Daley Park, where you’ll find slides, suspension bridges and even a climbing wall, all combined with magical details inspired by Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Millennium Park is also home to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a large sound and light structure with a grass esplanade that is the ideal venue for year-round live music performances such as the Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival and World Music Festival Chicago.

The city that offers a thousand options

Once you’ve made your way through Grant Park, we recommend a tour of Chicago's different neighbourhoods to discover the unmistakable Chicago School architectural style, which can be seen all over this marvellous city. Explore Albany Park, Chicago's most multicultural district which is a meeting point for Mexican, Asian, African and European cultures, or Chicago's Chinatown with its mix of old and new. You can also take a trip to Puerto Rico in Humboldt Park, filled with colourful street murals and a Caribbean atmosphere.

If you want to learn more about Chicago's history, you should visit the city’s many exciting museums, such as the Field Museum, the Chicago History Museum or the Adler Planetarium, to name but a few.

And why not take a cruise of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River? There are countless ferry tours and excursions that will show you the charm of this fantastic, cosmopolitan city from a different angle.