FirstSuites Score 10.20 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
The Peninsula Chicago
Chicago · United States
84.3EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$1,050 / night
- City
- Business
- city breaks
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #2568
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
15,521 guest reviews analysed
20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611
Distinctions
Reader distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
86.6 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 15,521 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Accor, Priceline, Trip.com and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- business
- couples
- food & wine
About Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is a 4-star, adults-only hotel located in Chicago. The property features a 32-floor glass prism design by architect Jean-Paul Viguier, offering views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. Dining options include CDA, serving French cuisine, and Le Bar, which provides an intimate setting with floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Guests can also enjoy a fitness centre and 'Un-Tea' at CDA, a French twist on afternoon tea.
This hotel is part of the Sofitel brand and is designated as EMPTYJET, highlighting its quality and location in a prime Chicago district.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile for its prime location, French-inspired dining, and adults-only policy. Its designation as EMPTYJET and its affiliation with Sofitel support its appeal for city breaks, business, and couples seeking a sophisticated Chicago stay.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Brand
- Sofitel
- Architecture
- Designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier as a 32-floor prism of glass
- Type
- City, Adults-oriented, Design
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Bar — Le Bar offers an intimate and sophisticated setting with floor-to-ceiling glass walls
- Afternoon tea — evidence: Un-Tea at CDA, Sofitel Chicago’s chic French twist on afternoon tea
Policies
- Adults only — evidence: Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in
Wellness
- Fitness centre — evidence: Our fitness center pushes you to exercise both your mind and body
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- VirtuosoMember
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
41.8984, -87.6276Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial11 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand3 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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