⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Shedd Aquarium for 2026

Our top choices for Shedd Aquarium hotels

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Loop, 1.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Rachael Lindsay

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

The Langham, Chicago

River North, 2.5 km from Shedd Aquarium

Simon

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Safiya

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

River North, 2.6 km from Shedd Aquarium

Mamta Singh

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Sentral Michigan Avenue

The Loop, 0.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Tina

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Tong

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

Brenda

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

Matson

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

citizenM Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jerrold

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 2.4 km from Shedd Aquarium

PATRICK

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Theatre District, 2.1 km from Shedd Aquarium

George

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 1.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Brittany

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

HI Chicago Hostel

The Loop, 1.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

DAVID

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

River North, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

River North, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

REYNALDO

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

Near South Side, 1.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Theatre District, 2.3 km from Shedd Aquarium

Erik

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 2.8 km from Shedd Aquarium

Gina

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

River North, 3 km from Shedd Aquarium

robert

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

The Loop, 0.9 km from Shedd Aquarium

Heather

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,246 reviews	View
The Langham, Chicago	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,886 reviews	View
Sentral Michigan Avenue	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,175 reviews	View

Top Shedd Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4/10 Poor

"The hotel is clean and in a good location. The bathrooms are spacious and the showers were excellent. The rooms, however, are long, narrow, and cheaply furnished, with awkward closets and water-restricted faucets. The hotel feels designed to cut costs, without passing any savings to guests. Tile floors and walls may be easy to clean, but they do not feel comfortable or upscale. The staff were unfriendly and arrogant. Despite requesting two rooms on the same floor, we were placed on the 5th and 14th floors. The key cards would not allow elevator access to other floors, and even after reprogramming, they still did not work. When I called the front desk for help, the woman hung up and never called back. At breakfast, the staff member seating guests was openly flirting and winking at one of my guests, making her uncomfortable. Overall, I would not return. I visit Chicago often, and there are far better hotels available."

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

6/10 Okay

"The good: The staff was incredible, friendly and helpful. The location can hardly be beat. The building felt very secure. The bad: no fridge or microwave in the room. And the bathroom was so small that a larger person would have difficulty completing important bodily tasks. (The toilet is so close to the wall that it made wiping a little tricky for me, and average sized man.) On the whole, we enjoyed our stay despite the lack of a few key amenities. The hotel is conveniently located to Grant Park, the Art Institute, the Field Museum, and tons of shopping and dining options."

Arlo Chicago

8/10 Good

"The downtown location is absolutely perfect for walking everywhere. You are right across the street from Millennial Park (the bean), a block from the River walk, and endless food and shopping! The hotel is very nice. The rooms are nice. The beds are really comfortable! My only complaint was that our AC didn’t seem to work that well. And we had no Kleenex, only one make up wipe, and only one roll of toilet paper. I requested more and it never came. And the people we were with had the same issue. They ran out of toilet paper, and shampoo. We were only there for two nights… so overall it was great for what we were looking for! Oh.. and another nice thing is they give you are $20 per day credit off parking in the parking garage about a block away. I’d stay here again! If you’re looking for a downtown Chicago experience you can’t get much better than this!"

Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

8/10 Good

"Convenient location for travellers. Rooms are quite old and the housekeeping is not very good because we found some leftover food in the closet when we checked in and had to change to another room. Also all the coffee cups in our room are not cleaned… I mean you can see the stains in the photo"

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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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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 275 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 Best Western Grant Park Hotel.

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

Expedia has 275 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 Rookery 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

Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Langham, Chicago

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Sentral Michigan Avenue

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

citizenM Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

HI Chicago Hostel

Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Downtown River North

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

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Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

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Olmec Head No 8

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