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Compare the biggest hotels in Chicago
Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| # | Hotel | Guest rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyatt Regency Chicago | 2,032 | (4,396) |
| 2 | Palmer House a Hilton Hotel | 1,641 | (2,691) |
| 3 | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago | 1,258 | (2,941) |
| 4 | Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk | 1,218 | (2,128) |
| 5 | Marriott Marquis Chicago | 1,205 | |
| 6 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile | 1,200 | |
| 7 | Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago | 1,095 | (3,289) |
| 8 | Congress Plaza Hotel | 871 | (10,151) |
| 9 | Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport | 860 | (2,578) |
| 10 | InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG | 792 | (3,343) |
| 11 | The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago | 752 | (1,210) |
| 12 | Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park | 687 | (2,306) |
| 13 | Swissotel - Chicago | 662 | (3,535) |
| 14 | JW Marriott Chicago | 610 | |
| 15 | Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel | 560 |
Group and Event Travel in Chicago
This page ranks the biggest hotels in Chicago by room count. Hyatt Regency Chicago leads the list of hotels you can book through Engine, with 2032 rooms, followed by Palmer House a Hilton Hotel at 1641. Teams, conference groups, and event attendees book these properties when they need a lot of rooms under one roof.
Conferences, corporate events, and group travel keep large hotels in demand in Chicago. McCormick Place, the city's convention center, hosts trade shows and conventions throughout the year. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks. Engine lists them alongside the rest of the city's inventory, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book rooms for a large team or event in Chicago?
For 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you book self-serve on the platform. You can compare the hotels on this list on Engine before you commit.
What makes a hotel one of the biggest in Chicago?
This page ranks hotels by room count among those you can book through Engine. Hyatt Regency Chicago leads with 2032 rooms, followed by Palmer House a Hilton Hotel (1641 rooms) and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago (1258 rooms).
Do big Chicago hotels make sense for a solo business trip?
Yes. Large hotels welcome individual travelers, not only groups. You can book a single room at any of these properties self-serve on Engine.
How far ahead should a group book a room block in Chicago?
Book early, especially when a convention is scheduled at McCormick Place. Large blocks get harder to find as citywide events approach. For 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you book self-serve on the platform.
How should I compare large Chicago hotels for my team?
Look at room count, location, price, and amenities like meeting space and parking. Location matters a lot in a city this size, so check how close each hotel is to where your team needs to be. You can search and compare these hotels side by side on Engine.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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