10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago from AU$265

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

A swimming pool with a ceiling of lights, large windows, and potted plants.

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

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

Saramae

AU$889

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a contemporary design.

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

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Cayci

AU$305

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long blue sofa, numbered cushions, and hanging planters.

A modern dining area with round tables and white chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a sofa with a teal pillow, a desk with a lamp, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

3. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

The Loop, 1.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Mario

AU$293

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 2.6 km from Shedd Aquarium

Cecille

AU$786

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and large windows offering city views.

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

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, large windows, and a geometric patterned floor.

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Kaitlyn

AU$375

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and pendant lighting.

A modern urban street with high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'The Gwent' and 'Nordstrom' sign.

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

Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jessica

AU$569

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Scott E

AU$308

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring exposed wooden beams, pendant lighting, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a projector, and a screen displaying "LOEWS HOTELS".

8. Loews Chicago Hotel

Streeterville, 2.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Rhiannon

AU$485

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A dining area with tables and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the street through a window.

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

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

9. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

RaeQuan

AU$327

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a series of vertical lines.

10. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Daniel

AU$331

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A high-rise hotel room with large windows offering a city view, round tables set for dining, and elegant decor with flowers and candles.

11. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jordyn

AU$334

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small side table.

12. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Keith

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern interior with wooden shelves, colorful chairs, and hanging plants.

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

13. citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Katarina

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with tables and chairs arranged in a corridor, large windows, and hanging lamps.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent "STREGIS" sign, large glass windows, and a well-lit facade.

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, overlooking a marina with boats and a Ferris wheel.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a view of the city, and a green accent wall.

14. The St. Regis Chicago

2.2 km from Shedd Aquarium

Xiomara

AU$944

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating, a coffee table, and a view of the city at night.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and metal stools, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a street.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a view of the cityscape.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a seating area with bar stools, and a counter with a cash register.

15. Moxy Chicago Downtown

River North, 3.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Justin

AU$276

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a river, and a boat.

16. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Addison

AU$501

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Lasalle Hotel" and a "Grill on 21" sign.

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

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

17. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Theatre District, 1.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jason

AU$503

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows with a view of the cityscape.

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

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

18. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Karla

AU$407

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and elegant chandeliers.

A man and a woman walking down a marble staircase in a hotel lobby with a chandelier and a sign indicating an exit.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a waterfront, and a winter setting.

A modern living room with a dark sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a decorative chandelier.

19. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 1.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Guy

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a geometric light wall, a staircase, and hanging crystal chandeliers.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel with a corner location, large windows, and a green awning.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and decorative lighting.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown

River North, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Erin

AU$265

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Shedd Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Langham, Chicago	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 1,221 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	9.6 Exceptional 2,058 reviews	View
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile	9.6 Exceptional 659 reviews	View

Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

10/10 Excellent

"i would definitely recommend! great for solo travelers"

Sentral Michigan Avenue

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great!"

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean hotel, comfy bed & pillows. Water station was a plus. Great view of the river."

Hilton Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great!!"

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10/10 Excellent

"What a great hotel, and in a great location in Chicago. Super Clean and cool vibe."

Central Loop Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"If you are lucky you will deal with Adrian, This woman is so helpful she is like a warm hug on a cold day! She came around the counter to help us out with the self check in, informed us about less expensive parking nearby and where to eat. Every organization needs someone like Adrian. She is one of those people who go above and beyond and it's not because she has to it's because that's the way she is."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

8/10 Good

"The room was very nice. The kitchen had dish towels and soap for the dishwasher. Loved the full size refrigerator too."

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

10/10 Excellent

"To quality service from every staff member. Great views. Upgrade to the gold rooms for a wonderful view and access to the lounge. Lounge breakfast and dinner and dessert is WORTH THE $."

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, especially valet and bellmen. Nice location for hitting all the touristy spots."

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A stone sculpture of a face in a garden with a building in the background.

Olmec Head No 8

Gifted by the government of Veracruz, Mexico, this colossal stone replica greets and educates visitors to the Field Museum of Natural History.

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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)

A great destination for all the family, home to over 2 million artefacts on archaeology, history and science, from dinosaur bones to Egyptian mummies.

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A city skyline with a large stadium and marina.

Burnham Park

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Burnham Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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

Copernicus Statue

One of Poland’s most famous sons is honored here, symbolizing both his contributions to science and the Polish community’s contributions to the city of Chicago.

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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

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 12th Street Beach during your trip to Chicago? While in this vibrant area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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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 265 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 265 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.

Top Hotels Near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago from AU$265

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Our top choices for Shedd Aquarium hotels

1. The Langham, Chicago

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

3. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

4. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

8. Loews Chicago Hotel

9. Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

10. Arlo Chicago

11. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

12. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

13. citizenM Chicago Downtown

14. The St. Regis Chicago

15. Moxy Chicago Downtown

16. Hyatt Regency Chicago

17. The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection by Marriott

18. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

19. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown

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Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

Sentral Michigan Avenue

River Hotel

Hilton Chicago

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Central Loop Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

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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