The St. Regis Chicago
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Axel’s take

Impressive rooms and river views, but service isn't consistently five-star.

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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · a modern five-star luxury hotel overlooking the Chicago River

The St. Regis Chicago is a modern five-star hotel whose spacious rooms, river-and-lake views and extensive wellness facilities make a strong case for a splurge. Expedia guests give cleanliness and condition particularly high marks, while Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise room comfort. With Miru and Tre Dita downstairs, it's a strong pick for travelers who want dining and downtime built into their city break.

The reservation is service consistency, not the building. Many guests describe thoughtful hospitality, but recent Tripadvisor reviews repeatedly report delayed room readiness, missed housekeeping and unreliable suite-butler follow-through. Those are meaningful shortcomings at this level. We'd choose it for the rooms, views and facilities; we'd look elsewhere if seamless, anticipatory service is the main reason you're paying for luxury. Valet parking and breakfast add to the bill.

Rooms
Spacious, contemporary and comfortable; choose the view category carefully.
Cleanliness
Strong overall ratings, although several recent guests report missed housekeeping.
Service
Warm individual staff earn praise, but arrival and butler-service execution vary.
Amenities
Indoor pool, substantial gym, spa, Japanese Miru and Tuscan Tre Dita.
Fees and surprises
Valet and pet fees apply; the hotel advertises butler service with premier suites.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

The location

401 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago

Quiet eastern end of Wacker Drive, near the Riverwalk and Millennium Park.

Amenities and check-in

Indoor pool, substantial gym, spa, Japanese Miru and Tuscan Tre Dita.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Swimming pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness facilities
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $200 per room per night; Pet deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pets: $150 per room per stay
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The St. Regis Chicago: from $1,230 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $1,230 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The St. Regis Chicago on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The St. Regis Chicago is a modern five-star luxury hotel overlooking the Chicago River in Chicago, United States.

Address: 401 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. Property ID: 1294485. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-st-regis-chicago-1294485

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/the-st-regis-chicago-1294485/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$2,117$2,494 on Expedia$377 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$1,444$1,927 on Booking.com$483 less (25%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$1,467$1,649 on Booking.com$182 less (11%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$1,460$1,499 on Booking.com$39 less (3%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $1,230 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $1,841 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $2,481 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $3,130 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $3,759 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $4,436 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $5,130 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $5,896 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $6,610 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $7,434 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $8,382 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $9,208 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $9,832 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $10,782 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

Impressive rooms and river views, but service isn't consistently five-star. a modern five-star luxury hotel overlooking the Chicago River, scored for what it is.

The St. Regis Chicago is a modern five-star hotel whose spacious rooms, river-and-lake views and extensive wellness facilities make a strong case for a splurge. Expedia guests give cleanliness and condition particularly high marks, while Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise room comfort. With Miru and Tre Dita downstairs, it's a strong pick for travelers who want dining and downtime built into their city break.

The reservation is service consistency, not the building. Many guests describe thoughtful hospitality, but recent Tripadvisor reviews repeatedly report delayed room readiness, missed housekeeping and unreliable suite-butler follow-through. Those are meaningful shortcomings at this level. We'd choose it for the rooms, views and facilities; we'd look elsewhere if seamless, anticipatory service is the main reason you're paying for luxury. Valet parking and breakfast add to the bill.

  • Best for: couples prioritizing views and room comfort; travelers combining dining and spa time; luxury stays near the river and Millennium Park

  • Watch out for: inconsistent housekeeping and service follow-through; reported delays getting rooms ready; breakfast and valet parking cost extra

  • Location: Quiet eastern end of Wacker Drive, near the Riverwalk and Millennium Park.

  • Rooms: Spacious, contemporary and comfortable; choose the view category carefully.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings, although several recent guests report missed housekeeping.

  • Service: Warm individual staff earn praise, but arrival and butler-service execution vary.

  • Amenities: Indoor pool, substantial gym, spa, Japanese Miru and Tuscan Tre Dita.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet and pet fees apply; the hotel advertises butler service with premier suites.

Axel's opinion of The St. Regis Chicago, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About The St. Regis Chicago

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Marriott Hotels & Resorts
  • 401 East Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $200 per room per night; Pet deposit: $150 per room per stay; Pets: $150 per room per stay
  • Amenities: Swimming pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Parking, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Chicago
  • Chain: Marriott. Axel's Marriott rating: 6.0/10

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard room with river view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

1 Bedroom Standard room

  • Bedrooms: 1

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard Double room with river view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

Standard room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

1 Bedroom Standard room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bedrooms: 1

Superior room

Superior room with city view

Superior room with park view

Superior room with water view

Superior room with view

Superior Single room

Superior Single room with view

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Quadruple room with city view

Superior Quadruple room with view

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with park view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Quadruple room with city view

Superior Quadruple room with garden view

Superior Quadruple room with park view

Superior Quadruple room with view

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with river view

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe Single room with water view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with river view

Deluxe Quadruple room with water view

Deluxe Quadruple room with view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with river view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with water view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Quadruple room with river view

Grand room

Grand room with river view

Grand room with view

Grand Double room (full double bed)

Grand Double room with river view (full double bed)

Suite

Suite with city view

Suite with lake view

Suite with park view

Suite with water view

Suite with view

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with water view

1 Bedroom Suite with view

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with water view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Suite with city view (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)

1 Bedroom Suite with city view (sofa)

1 Bedroom Single Suite with city view (sofa)

1 Bedroom Single Suite with water view (sofa)

Standard Suite

Standard Suite with water view

1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite with water view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

Presidential Suite

2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite

  • Bedrooms: 2

1 Bedroom Presidential Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

2 Bedrooms Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 2

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

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