Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

3.5 star property

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Studio, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Café
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathroom shower
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.
Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago offers 250 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the coffee shop or drinks at the cocktail bar
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The boutique Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago also features a 24-hour fitness centre, concierge services, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

Icons – On-site coffee shop.
Cocktail Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cocktail Bar
  • Icons

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Air hockey
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 26 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 13 April 2026 to 31 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 28.17 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 79 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number Hotel License
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel
Virgin Hotels Hotel
Virgin Hotels Chicago
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Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 992 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1398 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room I rented is supposed have the Riverview and I had no view had a train view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Davonte

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very noisy right above train tracks you have to wear earplugs to go to sleep no amenities place looks very dated when you walk in
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff! They were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jack

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was very pleasant. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff! Each staff were helpful, present and with great service. Kudos to Shea at the front desk as she was warm in her greetings, answered all my questions, and most of all a kind, helpful person. Great staff! Rooms always clean, always well prepared. They are transitioning from Virgin so updating g cafes etc. Didn’t notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff- very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dhimani

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Stefano

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cornell

Room was great , comfortable , clean . amenities were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, I loved the dressing room/bath room layout. The staff were extremely friendly - made is feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and rooms were clean. Definitely will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026