Regardless of the season, Chicago is an amazing travel destination for families. There are so museums here to check out, arts and cultural performances to watch, parks to play in, and neighborhoods to explore. Conveniently situated in the Midwest, this is a popular road trip destination for family vacations, and the city’s two busy airports bring in travelers from all over the world. For your next family vacation, book a room at one of these family-friendly hotels in Chicago and enjoy all the city has to offer!
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
This is a luxury boutique hotel in the River North neighborhood of Chicago with expansive guest rooms and suites, as well as a 17th-floor pool and terrace and a kitchen and bar. Not only does the hotel welcome kids, but pets are welcome here too. You and your family will be about a mile from the Chicago Children’s Museum, two miles from the Lincoln Park Zoo, and 0.5-mile from the Magnificent Mile when you stay here. Sable is the onsite restaurant that serves new American cuisine that’s seasonally inspired and a favorite among locals.
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17th-floor pool and terrace
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Pet-friendly and kid-friendly
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Luxury spa suites with jetted tub
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
You can also stay with your family at the Gold Coast’s Four Seasons Hotel and enjoy amazing skyline views and be just steps away from the shops and restaurants here. Navy Pier is nearby and a favorite spot among families. You can get in-room ice cream sundae delivery at this hotel and also a kids’ clubroom so that little ones of all ages feel welcome. Suites with living areas separate from the master bedroom are available to give families more room to spread out and relax. Meanwhile, parents enjoy the classic cocktails and cuisine.
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Ice cream in-room delivery
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Kids’ toys and in-room amenities
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Babysitting services
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
We also love the Ritz-Carlton Chicago for family trips to the Windy City if you’re looking to treat your family to a luxurious, five-star stay. When you stay here, you’ll be just a short walk away from the Field Museum, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. You can also go for a walk or run along the Lake Michigan shore from here to get some fresh air and exercise together. The rooms here have large picture windows that offer lovely city views and 24-hour in-room dining for meals you don’t want to leave the room for. Family members can also enjoy the indoor swimming pool, yoga classes, fitness center, and onsite dining. Children’s amenities here include child-size bathrobes, complimentary children’s toiletries, and child treatments at the onsite spa.
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Indoor pool
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Child bathrobes and toiletries
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On-site spa with kid-friendly treatments
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Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile Suites
These suites are spacious for families and also welcome pets for a $75 deposit for pets up to 75 pounds. This Hilton is an all-suite hotel in the Gold Coast neighborhood and just steps from the Lakefront Path and John Hancock building. Families enjoy staying here because there are separate living and sleeping areas, breakfast on site, and special children’s amenities. These include a children’s restaurant, high chairs, cribs, and family package offered. The family fun package includes breakfast for four. There’s a fitness room and pool here to stay active too.
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Top floor indoor pool and fitness center
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All-suite hotel
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Family packages with breakfast for four
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
This Embassy Suites Chicago hotel offers spacious two-bedroom suites for families and complimentary breakfast. It’s located on State Street between Ontario and Ohio Streets, has a fitness center, and is a block from the free Navy Pier trolley. Rooms also include mini-refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. For families, the hotel offers a children’s restaurant menu, high chairs, cribs, and family package. Embassy Suites offers a complimentary evening reception with drinks and snacks, and there’s a casual pizzeria onsite that’s a favorite among kids. The family fun package includes premium Wi-Fi in addition to a delicious breakfast to start your day of exploration.
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Breakfast and evening reception with drinks/snacks included
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Located near Navy Pier trolley
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Pet-friendly two-bedroom suites
Omni Chicago Hotel
The Omni Chicago has all-suite guest rooms, two outdoor swimming pools, and two outdoor sundecks that are great for families. It also has a rooftop garden, is non-smoking, and home to the excellent 676 Restaurant. Hypoallergenic blankets and pillows are available upon request, as well as refrigerators for your room. Omni also offers an American Girl Place package that includes a breakfast buffet and favorite doll accessories for your little one.
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All-suite guest rooms
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Two outdoor pools and sundecks
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American Girl Place package with accesories
Peninsula Chicago
This five-star hotel has won numerous awards and has suites that are ideal for families. Book a holiday room package for seasonal amenities to treat your kids like with Peter Rabbit afternoon tea. You’ll enjoy an indoor pool, views of the Magnificent miles and have access to the onsite award-winning restaurants when you stay here.
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Peter Rabbit afternoon tea
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Indoor pool with family hours
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Outdoor sun terrace and rofftop bar
Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago - Downtown
The Hampton Inn offers free hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, and two onsite restaurants. Treat your family to a stay here and get easy access to Wrigley Field, the Museum Campus and Navy Pier. For families traveling with kids, the hotel provides cribs and high chairs.
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Free hot breakfast
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Indoor pool and terrace
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Cribs and high chairs provided
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
There are rooms and suites at the Radisson Blu Aqua with flat-screen TVs, and nice cityscape views. Families enjoy health club access with the fitness center and indoor and outdoor pools. Modern tea service is in the lobby, and the hotel offers live music on Tuesdays and Fridays, as well as special events that feature poetry and more.
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Indoor pool and rooftop pool
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Fitness Center with full-size basketball court
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Modern tea service in lobby
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Chicago’s InterContinental Hotel is a block north of the Chicago River and has a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool. Enjoy upscale cuisine at the Michael Jordan Steakhouse or just grab a quick bite at Starbucks. Families should consider some of the specific themed packages catered to their little ones that include breakfast, discounted rates and waiving of pet fees.
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Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool
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Pet-friendly with themed packages available
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Michael Jordan’s Steak House on-site
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown
Last but not least, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown is a great place to stay with your family. This hotel offers all-suite rooms with full-size refrigerators, an indoor top-floor pool, and complimentary grocery shopping service. It’s an excellent choice for an extended stay in Chicago with your family. Full hot breakfasts are included each morning, as well as an evening complimentary social hour on Mondays through Thursdays. Look into the American Girl package if your little one enjoys these iconic dolls.
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Free hot breakfast and evening social included
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Pet-friendly all-suite hotel with full-size fridges
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Indoor top-floor pool
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
For your kid-friendly vacation, you can plan to stay at the LondonHouse Chicago, which is located in a 1923-era building and has the only three-level rooftop bar in Chicago. Families will feel comfortable in the double-bed rooms and connecting rooms that provide a little extra space and separation. There is an onsite restaurant at the hotel and also room service. Guests can use the fitness center and spa during their family trip. You can also walk to Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile from the hotel for your city adventures.
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Connecting rooms available
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Spa and fitness center onsite
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Three-level rooftop bar
JW Marriott Chicago
Families are also welcome to stay at the JW Marriott Chicago, a landmark hotel in the downtown area and near the Art Institute of Chicago, Union Station, and West Loop restaurants. You and your family can easily visit the Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and Field Museum while staying here. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, a modern fitness center, and an Italian restaurant. Rooms have refrigerators and either queen-size beds to accommodate families. You can get active together with group fitness classes here too.
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An indoor pool and fitness center
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Italian restaurant on site
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Easy access to kid-friendly attractions in the city, including the Shedd Aquarium
Loews Chicago Hotel
The Loews Chicago Hotel is a kid-friendly hotel in Chicago with spacious guestrooms, including luxury suites. There is the ETA Restaurant & Bar onsite, which is a tavern-style restaurant serving rustic American fare that everyone can enjoy. This is also a pet-friendly hotel where you can bring your pup along for a $100 fee. The fitness center is open 24/7, and in-room dining is available during select days and hours. The child amenities provided at Loews include coloring books, games, iPads on loan, and pool toys.
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Pet-friendly rooms to bring your family dog along
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American cuisine restaurant
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Children’s amenities like coloring books and iPads
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Many families stay at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago in the Golf Coast neighborhood. This chateau-style hotel is pet-friendly and has an onsite restaurant. Families can use the lap pool, book treatments at the spa, and enjoy multiple dining options. The hotel allows pets up to 30 pounds when you pay a $150 fee. Connecting rooms are available to accommodate large families, and room service is available here too. There are often family packages available at the Waldorf Astoria that include fund perks like in-room movies, theater treats, and kid-friendly drinks.
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Pet-friendly and connecting rooms
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Family package deals for in-room movie nights
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On-site restaurant and room service
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel is a stylish place to stay for families in Chicago. It has pizza and sushi served in the onsite restaurants and an impressive rooftop lounge. There are suites available at theWit to provide families with extra room to spread out and relax. All of the suites have kitchenettes so you can prepare healthy meals for your little ones. The hotel also offers mini-fridges in the rooms, a 24/7 fitness center, in-room dining, and luggage storage.
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Suites with kitchenettes
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Gastropub with accessible bistro fare
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Impressive rooftop area
Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Located near Oak Street Beach, Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is a kid-friendly hotel with pet-friendly rooms and spacious suites. The hotel has a fitness studio with Peloton bikes, multiple dining venues, a convenience store, and a spa. Guests with children can book the American Girl Doll Package at the Westin, where dolls get VIP treatment with a special bed, robe, and slippers. The 909 North restaurant and bar serves American cuisine, while there is also a café for easy coffee and breakfast.
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Spacious and pet-friendly rooms
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American cuisine restaurant and café
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American Girl doll package
Viceroy Chicago
Viceroy Chicago is a Gold Coast hotel in a 120-year-old landmark building and a kid-friendly option in Chicago. The guestrooms feature views of Lake Michigan, and there are 180 guestrooms, including 18 suites here. There is a rooftop lounge on the 18th floor offering lovely views of the city too. The Viceroy hosts a lobby social hour from 4 pm to 5 pm daily. Other features of the hotel include an outdoor pool, fitness center, and TESLA house car.
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City and lake views from the rooms and rooftop lounge
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Daily social hour in the early evenings
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Outdoor pool and fitness center
Fairmont Chicago - Millennium Park
For a kid-friendly trip to Chicago, you can also plan to stay at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park. This hotel is in the heart of downtown and offers suites in addition to traditional rooms to give families some extra space. You can bring your family’s dog or cat along as long as your pet is under 50 pounds and you pay a $50 fee. Next-day laundry service is available with advance notice. Complimentary mini-fridges and microwaves are available upon request in the rooms. Parents can get a refreshing break by booking an appointment at the Fairmont’s spa, while the onsite dining options will please any palate.
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Pet-friendly rooms and suites for extra space
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Fun events hosted in the lobby
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Eco-friendly and sustainable hotel features
Swissotel Chicago
Families with kids will also be welcome at the Swissotel Chicago, which has oversized rooms and suites that come with exclusive amenities. This hotel overlooks the river and lake and features a penthouse fitness center. There is a Swissotel Kids’ Suite Package that you can book to make your vacation even more memorable. This package includes a two-room suite, toys, books, games, an in-room movie, a welcome amenity, and a complimentary breakfast at The Palm. At Swissotel Chicago, you can get a spa treatment in your room, work out at the fitness center, and use the jogging tracks to stay active.
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Kids’ suite package with games and breakfast
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Oversized rooms and suites overlooking the river and lake
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Relaxed dining and in-room spa services
