The Best Hotels Closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large window offers a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, three armchairs arranged around a central coffee table, and a decorative hanging plant.

A modern dining area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and a dessert display.

1. The Langham, Chicago

River North, 2.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Andrea

฿24,811

฿29,498 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, two blue chairs, a round coffee table, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, wooden cabinets, and a variety of food items on shelves.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large digital art display.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Laura

฿7,967

฿9,471 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with large windows, white furniture, and a view of tall buildings.

A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'TRUMP' sign, reflecting in the water, surrounded by other tall buildings.

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 2.6 km from Shedd Aquarium

Otilia

฿16,659

฿19,805 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel entrance with a classic facade, an American flag, and a sign for Hotel Blake Chicago.

A hotel entrance with a marquee, American flag, and a person standing in front.

A hotel entrance with a marquee and string lights above the entrance.

4. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 1.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Ann

฿10,463

฿12,439 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A person relaxing on a sofa with a laptop, a glass of red wine, and a small table with a vase of flowers and a telephone.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with wine glasses and red cushions.

5. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

christina

฿9,116

฿10,838 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and decorated with potted plants.

A bathroom with a white bathtub, a towel rack with towels, a door, and a patterned wall.

A table with wine bottles, glasses, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A historic building with a prominent American flag, a flag with a crest, and a grand entrance with steps and columns.

6. The Wheeler Mansion

Near South Side, 1.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Timothy

฿14,779

฿17,866 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, featuring a mix of modern and classic architecture, and several potted plants.

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a green sofa, two round tables, a city view, and a chandelier.

7. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jessica

฿14,542

฿18,275 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern building with a colorful facade and a red circular seating area.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a contemporary light fixture, and a clean, minimalist design.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings.

A modern bar area with a checkered floor, wooden ceiling, and various bar equipment.

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Germaine

฿6,393

฿7,601 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

A bar with a circular liquor display, seating with stools, and a city view through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa with cushions, a large window with a view of a cityscape and water.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a seating area, and a dining space.

9. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Steve

฿9,408

฿12,367 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A spacious lobby with a long bar area, red curtains, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a yellow sectional sofa, a red armchair, a blue patterned rug, and a marble coffee table.

A modern room with a teal sofa, a Peloton exercise bike, and a city view through large windows.

A corridor with a checkered floor, rows of blue and white chairs, and string lights.

10. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

The Loop, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Hannah

฿7,574

฿9,005 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a bar area, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and an ottoman. There are wooden columns and a chandelier.

A high-rise building with a clock tower, large windows, and a busy street with vehicles.

A view through a circular window of a cityscape with modern buildings and a body of water in the distance.

11. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Karla

฿9,507

฿11,303 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a fireplace, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a coffee machine, a TV, and a unique wall art piece.

12. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Kamal

฿9,151

฿11,852 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a plush teal sofa, a round coffee table, and a large chandelier.

A grand staircase with a geometric patterned floor, marble walls, and a chandelier.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with a wavy pattern.

A modern lobby with a bar area, plush seating, and a chandelier.

13. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Theatre District, 1.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Anthony

฿11,793

฿14,021 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a colorful awning and a glass facade.

A bakery display with various baked goods and a coffee machine.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated number '5' on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a minibar with coffee cups and a bottle, a safe, and a towel rack with a hanging bag.

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Michelle

฿7,288

฿8,664 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel with a modern glass facade, signage for SpringHill Suites, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern reception desk with a sleek design, large windows offering a view of the cityscape, and a contemporary ceiling with linear wood paneling.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Claudia

฿7,304

฿8,684 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

A couple dining at a table with a city view, surrounded by chairs and a variety of dishes.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with a unique design.

16. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jarred

฿8,144

฿10,627 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a fire pit, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

A breakfast table with croissants, a bowl of berries, a glass of orange juice, and a smoothie, set against a cityscape view through a window.

17. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

ShaRona

฿8,083

฿10,670 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a wall of bookshelves.

A marble-floored hallway with a central archway, flanked by columns and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a chaise lounge, a round table, and a view of a building through a large window.

A modern indoor lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and potted plants.

18. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

Theatre District, 2 km from Shedd Aquarium

Shaneeka

฿11,130

฿14,296 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

A room with a diamond-patterned bookshelf filled with books, a wooden floor, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a brick wall mural, a green sofa, leather chairs, and a wooden coffee table.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and three bar stools.

19. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Juana

฿7,894

฿10,425 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A corridor with ornate black metal railings and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story building with a grid of windows, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

A bed with a pillow featuring a pineapple design and the text "Sleep with me." A window reveals a cityscape at night.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, a TV, and a cabinet.

20. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jennifer

฿7,836

฿10,299 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Shedd Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,016 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View
L7 Chicago by LOTTE	9.6 Exceptional 4,779 reviews	View

Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hilton Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"My stay at the Chicago Hilton was truly exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the beautiful and elegant surroundings, outstanding amenities, and impeccable service. The staff were gracious, attentive, and professional, making the entire experience feel warm and welcoming. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous, with amenities that exceeded my expectations. I look forward to staying here again and would highly recommend the Chicago Hilton to anyone seeking a memorable and luxurious experience in Chicago."

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"TV didn't work"

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful two-night stay at Fairmont Chicago last weekend. We were so happy and pleasantly surprised when the hotel upgraded us to a beautiful suite. The suite was spacious, comfortable, and very nice, which made our stay even more special. We also really enjoyed the Gold Lounge. It was beautiful, comfortable, and offered a wonderful place to relax and enjoy food and drinks. The service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. We truly enjoyed our stay and were very happy with our experience at Fairmont Chicago. We would definitely love to stay here again!"

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view and great location. Staff was amazing and room was nice and cold."

Congress Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"My stay was great. But the hallway was off putting."

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"I really liked the fact they had water stations with bottles you could fill up"

Hyatt Regency Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"great location"

Sentral Michigan Avenue

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place in a very good location downtown Chicago. Highly recommend would stay again"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, helpful and concern"

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Olmec Head No 8

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The Field Museum building with large banners and classical columns.

Field Museum of Natural History

9.4/10 (1,744 reviews)

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A city skyline with a large stadium and marina.

Burnham Park

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

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A statue of a man holding a globe, surrounded by tall grass.

Copernicus Statue

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An aerial view of a circular plaza with a central monument, surrounding pathways, and a waterfront.

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

8.8/10 (248 reviews)

Opportunities for fun, learning and wonder abound at this historic and state-of-the-art museum on the pretty shore of Lake Michigan.

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A large stadium surrounded by a cityscape with modern buildings.

Soldier Field

8.8/10 (7,063 reviews)

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

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Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

You can enjoy a show at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island during your stay in Chicago. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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12th Street Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shedd Aquarium?

Shedd Aquarium is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 263 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Shedd Aquarium?

Congress Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Shedd Aquarium. Other good choices close by include Hilton Chicago and Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Shedd Aquarium?

Expedia has 263 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shedd Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shedd Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Shedd Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Shedd Aquarium?

Study the collections at Field Museum of Natural History, Fine Arts Building or Art Institute of Chicago. While you're exploring, swing by Buckingham Fountain, Dearborn Station and Chicago Board of Trade Building to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Film Row Cinema and Auditorium Building and Theatre.

How can I get to Shedd Aquarium?

With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near Shedd Aquarium is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like State Station, Clark-Lake Station and Lake Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station and Chicago Union Station are the closest train stations to Downtown Chicago.

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Our top choices for Shedd Aquarium hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

3. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

4. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

5. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

6. The Wheeler Mansion

7. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

8. citizenM Chicago Downtown

9. Hyatt Regency Chicago

10. Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

11. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

12. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

14. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

15. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

16. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

17. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

18. Kimpton Gray Hotel by IHG

19. Arlo Chicago

20. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

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Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hilton Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Other attractions near Shedd Aquarium

Olmec Head No 8

Field Museum of Natural History

Burnham Park

Copernicus Statue

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

Soldier Field

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

12th Street Beach

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