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Hotels near the Willis Tower
The Willis Tower, formerly and still commonly referred to as the Sears Tower, is a 110-story, 1,451-foot (442.3 m) skyscraper in the Loop of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Designed by architect Bruce Graham and engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), it opened in 1973 as the world's tallest building, a title that it held for nearly 25 years. It is the third-tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, as well as the 26th-tallest in the world. Each year, more than 1.7 million people visit the Skydeck, the highest observation deck in the United States, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. Due to its height and location, the tower is visible from a great distance. The building has appeared in numerous films and television shows set in Chicago.
195 hotels within 4 miles of Willis Tower in Chicago, United States as the crow flies, including 121 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest we have measured is Hilton Garden Inn- Chicago Central Loop, a walk of 350 ft away. The nearest major venues are Soldier Field (1.5 miles) and United Center (2 miles), as the crow flies.
Basing yourself near Willis Tower puts you firmly in the Loop, Chicago's business and civic core, which means wide streets, elevated train tracks overhead, and a slightly quieter feel once the office day ends. It's an efficient choice for sightseeing: you're within reach of the river, the Art Institute, and the Loop's architectural set-pieces on foot, and the Skydeck's queues are easiest to manage if you can simply walk over early rather than cross town.
The Loop empties out somewhat at night compared with River North or the Gold Coast, so those booking close to the tower should expect a more corporate, weekday-driven atmosphere with restaurants and bars thinning out after dark, especially at weekends. The trade-off is straightforward: staying further out usually means livelier surroundings and sometimes better value, at the cost of a longer walk or a short transit hop back to the tower.
Given that, it's worth deciding first whether you want the convenience of the Loop's business-district calm or the after-hours energy of a neighbouring area, then picking from the well-rated options accordingly.
Where to stay near the Willis Tower
Showing 24 of 195 hotels. The counts on this page cover all 195.
Hilton Garden Inn- Chicago Central Loop
9.2816 reviews245 S Franklin St, 60606
2 min walk (350 ft)
Canopy By Hilton Chicago Central Loop
9.2734 reviews226 West Jackson Blvd, 60606
2 min walk (350 ft)
THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
8.2479 reviews172 West Adams Street, IL 60603
4 min walk (0.2 miles)
JW Marriott Chicago
9.0417 reviews151 West Adams Street, 60603
4 min walk (0.2 miles)
The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
9.1309 reviews208 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, 60604
5 min walk (0.2 miles)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
8.05,347 reviews1 South Franklin St, IL 60606
5 min walk (0.2 miles)
Central Loop Hotel
8.44,499 reviews111 West Adams Street, IL 60603
6 min walk (0.3 miles)
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
8.64,684 reviews28 North Franklin Street, 60606
6 min walk (0.3 miles)
Kimpton Gray Hotel Chicago by IHG
9.0368 reviews122 West Monroe Street, 60603
7 min walk (0.4 miles)
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop
9.2189 reviews11 S Lasalle St, 60603
7 min walk (0.4 miles)
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
8.61,959 reviews100 West Monroe Street, IL 60603
7 min walk (0.4 miles)
The Buckingham Hotel
8.91,128 reviews425 South Financial Place
8 min walk (0.4 miles)
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown by IHG
8.2965 reviews506 West Harrison, IL 60607
10 min walk (0.5 miles)
Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District
9.01,353 reviews22 W Monroe St, 60603
10 min walk (0.5 miles)
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
8.42,132 reviews171 West Randolph, IL 60601
10 min walk (0.5 miles)
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
9.02,699 reviews500 South Dearborn Street, IL 60605
11 min walk (0.6 miles)
The Palmer House Hilton
8.01,831 reviews17 East Monroe Street, IL 60603
11 min walk (0.6 miles)
Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop
9.01,658 reviews1 West Washington
13 min walk (0.7 miles)
HI Chicago Hostel
8.512,951 reviews24 E Ida B Wells Drive, IL 60605
13 min walk (0.7 miles)
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
9.01,612 reviews10 South Wabash Avenue
13 min walk (0.7 miles)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area
9.0690 reviews118 N Jefferson, IL 60661
15 min walk (0.7 miles)
Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area
8.81,171 reviews116 N Jefferson, IL 60661
15 min walk (0.7 miles)
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
8.31,987 reviews32 W Randolph St, IL 60601
15 min walk (0.7 miles)
Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel
9.0146 reviews12 South Michigan Avenue, 60603
15 min walk (0.8 miles)
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