Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

4.5 star property

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Studio, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gym

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

A stay at Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago places you in the heart of Chicago, steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Millennium Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • House of Blues Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • State Station - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Pendry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago offers 250 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

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

Stay in one of 250 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

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 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

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
  • Shower
  • 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 available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 28.17 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number Hotel License

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel
Virgin Hotels Hotel
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Virgin Hotels
Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel
Virgin Hotels Chicago Chicago
Virgin Hotels Chicago Hotel Chicago

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1012 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1414 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob The Original

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was overly friendly and the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing mini vacay Very clean hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great rooms. Gorgeous rooftop bar!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but not excellent for the price

Overall stay was good, but when considering the price, not excellent. Service was amazing, amenities left something to be desired. Technology in room and on the Virgin app was glitchy which made our stay a little frustrating due to many features relying on the tech.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mun

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud counstruction going on right outside of the hotel and also locted in a not so safe area. Being that this is a pet friendly hotel, you won't be able to comfortably walk you dog after sunset. No seating in lobby to sit around. Pros includes filtered water in the lobby, and pets stay free. Also was able to accomodate 1pm complimentary late checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Suggested that Cerise not reserve all the tables ... we went up two evenings at 5:00 p.m. before going out for the night and the couch areas were all set with reserve signs... we understand if there are reservations but they sat empty the whole time we stood there... for an hour or so. Otherwise, we thought Virgin was wonderful and an amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACI

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel, “Resort Fee” is ridiculous.

The hotel is cute, the room is fine. Finding out upon check-in that I would be charged a $35 “resort fee” for things like wi-fi and use of the amenities was not fine. When I book through Hotels.com and it lets me know that my total includes taxes and fees it’s absurd that I would be charged ANOTHER fee on the property for things that should absolutely be included in the price of the room. I won’t be staying here again because of it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia, Brandywine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, clean room. I liked the roof top bar. my only concern is that hot water was not during peak times, but still ok to take shower
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel exceptional, speedy checkin, very friendly staff who explained everything in detail and were happy to answer any queries. Bedrooms, quirky, beautiful bedding, lovely comfortable bed and pillows, food and drink excellent. Good central location to all amenities, shops bars and cafes. One of the best hotels we have stayed in
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my favorite hotels in Chicago and it's the first one I check when I am heading to the city. My suite was comfortable and I enjoyed my stay. One tiny complaint is that the in-room coffee seems to have been downgraded. There used to be a fresh pour over option in every room, but on this stay my room strangely had one of those small tea bag style coffee packets you usually see at far less expensive hotels and it didn't work with the room's pour over basket.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was one of the best experiences of my life
Golden hour hits different in chi town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025