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Polished, service-led luxury on the Magnificent Mile, with a few stretched-staff moments.

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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · ultra-luxury 5-star just off the Magnificent Mile

The Peninsula Chicago is an ultra-luxury 5-star just off the Magnificent Mile, with roughly 340 elegant rooms. It's a strong pick if you want attentive, polished hotel-keeping next to the city's best shopping. Guests on Trip.com, Expedia, Kayak and Google rate it very highly, with repeated praise for warm front-desk and doorman service, spotless rooms, nightly turndown and the Shanghai Terrace restaurant.

Held to luxury standards, the faults stand out. A few recent reviews describe stretched or uneven staffing, one May 2026 guest was put in a noisy room beside the service area, and the spa draws mixed comments. We'd skip it if you want a low-key boutique feel. It's a strong choice for service-driven city luxury with an easy walk to everything.

Rooms
Elegant, well-equipped rooms; guests ask for a quiet room away from service areas.
Cleanliness
Spotless in most reviews.
Service
Usually warm and attentive, with a few recent reports of overwhelmed staff.
Amenities
Spa, Shanghai Terrace restaurant, Z Bar lounge and room service during limited hours.
Fees and surprises
Little reported; one reviewer notes the Shanghai Terrace restaurant is not open every day, so check days before booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Trip.com · gayout.com · Kayak · Expedia · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

108 East Superior Street, Chicago

Just off Michigan Avenue with shopping at the door; strong for dining and nightlife nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Spa, Shanghai Terrace restaurant, Z Bar lounge and room service during limited hours.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Indoor pool
  • Babysitting
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Children aged 0–11: free; Deposit: $150 per room per night; Pets: $350 per guest per stay
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The Peninsula Chicago: from $1,071 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $1,071 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Peninsula Chicago on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Peninsula Chicago is ultra-luxury 5-star just off the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, United States.

Address: 108 East Superior Street, Chicago. Property ID: 1231335. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-peninsula-chicago-1231335

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-peninsula-chicago-1231335/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$1,333$1,656 on Expedia$323 less (20%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$1,266$1,486 on Booking.com$220 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$1,266$1,486 on Booking.com$220 less (15%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $1,071 USD

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2 nights

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Total price: $14,159 USD

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#1 of 9 hotels in Streeterville & the Magnificent Mile by Axel's take. Streeterville & the Magnificent Mile is #3 of 10 places to stay in Chicago. The best hotels in Streeterville & the Magnificent Mile, ranked · Where to stay in Chicago

Axel's take: 8.8/10

Polished, service-led luxury on the Magnificent Mile, with a few stretched-staff moments. ultra-luxury 5-star just off the Magnificent Mile, scored for what it is.

The Peninsula Chicago is an ultra-luxury 5-star just off the Magnificent Mile, with roughly 340 elegant rooms. It's a strong pick if you want attentive, polished hotel-keeping next to the city's best shopping. Guests on Trip.com, Expedia, Kayak and Google rate it very highly, with repeated praise for warm front-desk and doorman service, spotless rooms, nightly turndown and the Shanghai Terrace restaurant.

Held to luxury standards, the faults stand out. A few recent reviews describe stretched or uneven staffing, one May 2026 guest was put in a noisy room beside the service area, and the spa draws mixed comments. We'd skip it if you want a low-key boutique feel. It's a strong choice for service-driven city luxury with an easy walk to everything.

  • Best for: service-focused luxury travelers; Magnificent Mile shopping trips; special-occasion stays

  • Watch out for: occasional uneven or stretched service; noise from rooms near service areas; mixed comments on the spa

  • Location: Just off Michigan Avenue with shopping at the door; strong for dining and nightlife nearby.

  • Rooms: Elegant, well-equipped rooms; guests ask for a quiet room away from service areas.

  • Cleanliness: Spotless in most reviews.

  • Service: Usually warm and attentive, with a few recent reports of overwhelmed staff.

  • Amenities: Spa, Shanghai Terrace restaurant, Z Bar lounge and room service during limited hours.

  • Fees and surprises: Little reported; one reviewer notes the Shanghai Terrace restaurant is not open every day, so check days before booking.

Axel's opinion of The Peninsula Chicago, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Trip.com · gayout.com · Kayak · Expedia · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About The Peninsula Chicago

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • The Peninsula Hotels
  • 108 East Superior Street, Chicago
  • Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 2,799 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Navy Pier: 7 min by taxi · Millennium Station: 20 min walk · Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 29 min by taxi · Chicago Midway International Airport: 29 min by taxi · Millennium Park: 6 min by taxi · Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago: 6 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Children aged 0–11: free; Deposit: $150 per room per night; Pets: $350 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Babysitting, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Spa, Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Chicago

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room (shared bathroom)

Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

2 Bedrooms Standard Penthouse room

3 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with partial sea view (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Comfort room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior Single room

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Family room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Deluxe Family room

1 Bedroom Deluxe Family room

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Single Family room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with river view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with balcony and with river view (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

Deluxe Quintuple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Premier room

Premier Single room

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Family room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room with city view (full double bed)

Premier Twin room (twin beds)

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Quadruple room with city view

Premier Quadruple room with street view

Executive room

Executive Single room

Executive Single room (single bed)

Executive Double room (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

Premium room

Premium Single room

Premium Quadruple room

Premium Single Family room (single bed)

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Premium Double room with view (full double bed)

Premium Twin room (twin beds)

Premium Quadruple room

Premium Quintuple room

Premium Sextuple room

Premium Triple Family room

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

Grand Single room

Grand Triple room

Grand Quadruple room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Grand Twin room (twin beds)

Luxury room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

Luxury Quadruple room

Prestige room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Prestige Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with city view

Junior Suite with ocean view

Junior Suite with sea view

1 Bedroom Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Single Family Junior Suite (single bed)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite with bay view (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite oceanfront (full double bed)

Double Family Junior Suite (full double bed)

Standard Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premier Junior Suite

Grand Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Suite with city view

Suite with sea view

Suite with street view

Suite with view

Suite oceanfront

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with ocean view

2 Bedrooms Suite

Club Suite with ocean view

Single Suite

Single Suite with view

Triple Suite

Triple Suite with view

Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Double Suite with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

Standard Single Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

Business Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with city view

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite with lake view

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Single Family Suite (single bed)

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite with city view

Deluxe Sextuple Suite

Deluxe Suite with city view (sofa)

Premier Suite

Premier Single Suite

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

Executive Suite

Executive Suite with city view

1 Bedroom Executive Suite

Executive Single Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

Executive Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

Executive Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Executive Double Suite with lake view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with lake view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite with river view (full double bed)

Executive Triple Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

Luxury Suite

Luxury Family Suite

Prestige Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Prestige Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Royal Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

Standard Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Superior Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Apartment with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

Studio with sea view

Double Studio (full double bed)

Twin Studio (twin beds)

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

Standard Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Chalet

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