BOOK WALDORF ASTORIA CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Planning a romantic getaway to Chicago? Well, surprising your sweetheart with a stay at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago will certainly leave a strong impression. For even better results, try to book a room with a balcony - these offer panoramic views over Chicago. The balcony is perfect to enjoy a late-night drink or simply waking up to a memorable Chicago vista - when the weather is cold, going back inside to the comfort of your lovely room will feel like a million dollars - don't forget you'll have a fireplace to enjoy together. Waldorf Astoria Chicago presents a french-inspired decoration, with high-quality materials and soft tones. Located in the Gold Coast area, Waldorf Astoria Chicago is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the very best hotels available in Chicago.

HOTEL VIEW: CHICAGO SKYLINE

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @kristinanovakovic

BOOK FOUR SEASONS CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

The Four Seasons Chicago, one of the city's most prestigious five-star hotels, rests steps away from North Michigan Avenue in the so-called Magnificent Mile. Adjacent to this sophisticated retreat, guests can indulge in upscale shopping at the 900 North Michigan Shops complex, featuring many high-end labels. Enhancing the quintessential Chicago luxury experience, a visit to the nearby 875 North Michigan Avenue observation deck unveils breathtaking city vistas. Resting bags at this fabulous Chicago downtown hotel also means taking in awe-inspiring views of Lake Michigan and the storied Chicago skyline, especially when getting hold of one of the lake-view rooms located between the 32nd and 46h floors, whose interiors boast a color palette of calming blues and taupes, or opulent browns and silvers. For those enamored with signature spa experiences, the Four Seasons Chicago suggests a night spa relaxation event, which involves a couple's massage, champagne, and sweet treats, ending with a dip in an infinity-edge pool facing the cityscape. As if additional reasons to visit were needed, Adorn, celebrated as one of the premier New American restaurants in the city, provides the perfect chance to savor inventive signature dishes that captivate both the eye and the palate.

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO SKYLINE, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @loree.1

BOOK THE PENINSULA CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Wonderful skyline view from one of the most romantic hotels in Chicago - The Peninsula Chicago. Views also include the historic water tower. Shanghai Terrace, one of the best hotel restaurants in Chicago, serves delicious food with captivating views of Chicago - perfect for a romantic dinner. Relax in the fantastic hot tub available in your room (ideal if you're traveling with your soulmate). Because you'll be just by the Magnificent Mile, an endless list of extraordinary restaurants and bars await to be discovered. Most certainly one of the very best luxurious hotels in Chicago with a unique atmosphere, The Peninsula Chicago is a destination on its own and perfect for your next Chicago unforgettable getaway.

HOTEL VIEW: CHICAGO WATER TOWER, LAKE MICHIGAN

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @ivelasq

BOOK SOFITEL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Picture this: you and your most precious one, lying in bed observing through your room's window the snowflakes falling over Chicago against the spectacular John Hancock Building - truly a celebration of love. Former Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is one of the most extraordinary and unique five-star hotels in Chicago, indeed an exceptional choice for your upcoming Chicago getaway. From some of the spacious rooms, there is also a partial lake view. The hotel's location, next to the Magnificent Mile, couldn't be any better. Lastly, you should learn the beautiful glass building in which the hotel operates was designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier - perhaps an interesting fact to share over a candlelight dinner at Cafe des Architectes, the hotel's French restaurant.

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER, CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO SKYLINE, MARINA CITY

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @absaflores

BOOK VICEROY CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

In the search for jaw-dropping views over Chicago, its majestic skyscrapers, including the John Hancock Center, and Lake Michigan? Say hello to the posh Viceroy Chicago, a Chicago hotel near the Magnificent Mile ranked as the best city hotel in Chicago by the Travel + Leisure magazine readers in 2021. If they say so, who are are to disagree? Apart from operating on an impeccable 120-year-old building, offering outstanding service, charming rooms (especially the ones with lake views), and an unbeatable location in the Gold Coast neighborhood (Downtown Chicago), the views on display are truly eye-popping, particularly for those enjoying the city sights from the glamorous 18th-floor rooftop bar Devereaux. For those visiting Chicago during the lovely warmer months, the seasonal rooftop pool is a real treat.

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO SKYLINE, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @dressed.in.delight

BOOK THE RITZ-CARLTON CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

As far as downtown Chicago hotels, staying at the five-star The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is among the top choices. This exquisite hotel is ideally positioned in the Gold Coast area, across the street from the Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, and only moments away from Navy Pier. The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is well known for its captivating lake-view rooms, embellished with expansive windows, wooden details, and panoramic chaise longues. When considering options, we recommend going for a rate that also includes access to the Club Lounge, where, apart from urban views, guests are pampered with ever-changing snacks and high-end facilities that rival the best first-class lounges in any airport. But make no mistake, there is much more to justify a stay at this exceptional property. Convenience is one, considering the hotel shares its premises with one of Chicago's most sought-after shopping destinations, the Water Tower Place, whose shops are spread across eight floors; also, a steakhouse that finds inspiration from Italian flavors, Torali, displays one of the hippest seasonal rooftop bars in Chicago with the views to match; last, but surely not least, a blissful spa, an indoor heated pool and a lake-facing fitness center that will make any morning run certainly more pleasant.

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO SKYLINE, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER, NAVY PIER, CHICAGO WATER TOWER, WARD MEMORIAL BUILDING

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @sisii.meii

BOOK THE LANGHAM CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

An absolutely brilliant 5-star hotel in Chicago, The Langham Chicago offers some of the best views in town: from guest rooms, beautiful Chicago skyline views can be admired, which in many cases include a view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. The décor of The Langham Chicago is magnificent, the choice of materials impressive, and the neutral tones bring in much of the city's natural light. We also found it to be quite interesting that The Langham Chicago operates in one of the iconic buildings of Chicago, designed by award-winning architect Mies van der Rohe. The emblematic Marina City complex, among the most emblematic of Chicago's skyscrapers, can be admired through the floor-to-ceiling windows found on The Langham Chicago. Travelle, the on-site restaurant, also offers beautiful views of the Chicago River and the city's skyline. In fact, the hotel's riverfront location couldn't be any better - Millennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, The Loop, and other Chicago attractions are all a few minutes away. For all this, The Langham Chicago is, to us, one of the very best hotels in Chicago with a view to fall in love with.

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO SKYLINE, MARINA CITY

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @matthewdavid

BOOK TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Housed in the elegant 92-story Trump Tower, this is one of the coolest hotels in Chicago with a sophisticated atmosphere. A unique experience is guaranteed by the spectacular views of Chicago's skyline admired from Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. The seasonal rooftop terrace is home to one of the best hotel bars in Chicago and shouldn't be missed. For those looking for hotels with a lake view in Chicago, we suggest the lake view rooms - as romantic as it gets! The hotel's location, mastering the Chicago River and just steps away from restaurants and shops on Magnificent Mile, is ideal for those wishing to explore the city on foot. Staying at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is being given the chance to admire Chicago's fascinating architecture in its full splendor - iconic landmarks to be seen from this luxury hotel include The Wrigley Building and John Hancock Building.

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO SKYLINE, THE WRIGLEY BUILDING, JOHN HANCOCK CENTER

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @cruzchelsea

BOOK PARK HYATT CHICAGO (in cooperation with Booking.com)

Staying at upscale Park Hyatt Chicago is being given the chance to witness history right from your room's window. The panorama? Chicago Water Tower is so close that you'll actually feel you can touch it and Lake Michigan as a backdrop - perfect! Park Hyatt's location, directly at the Magnificent Mile and at the heart of Near North Side, means having several restaurants and upscale boutiques within walking distance. Park Hyatt Chicago translates into an understated luxury atmosphere, ideal for those who fancy neutral colors and elegant finishings. Should you be visiting Chicago with your dearest one, having dinner at NoMi Kitchen is unmissable. From our perspective, NoMi Kitchen is one of the finest restaurants in Chicago with a view. Could this be that perfect opportunity to ask that special question?

HOTEL VIEW: LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO WATER TOWER

A Chicago Hotel View captured by @starynote