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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Rialto Score 8.5+

A The Ritz-Carlton hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Inspired by an iconic address that unites city, lake, and sky, The Ritz-Carlton Chicago stands as a beacon of luxury for business and leisure travelers worldwide. The revitalization of the property sets the stage for a modern luxury experience, innovative dining, and personalized stays. Rooted in a heritage known for connecting visitors throughout generations, it celebrates what matters most to its guests in an environment that brings Chicago to life.

160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place, 60611 Chicago, IL, United States
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

About The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

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In the hotel’s own words

Amongst the skyscrapers of the Magnificent Mile awaits The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago – a luxury hotel located in the coveted Gold Coast district. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s 434 guest rooms, including 90 suites, each offer stunning views, spacious layouts and unimposing elegance. The property is also home to a full-service spa, Torali Restaurant, a restaurant with a modern approach and Italian spirit, Torali Rooftop, a seasonal rooftop featuring handcrafted cocktails and light bites, as well as more than 25,000 square feet of picturesque meeting and event space providing unmistakable prestige for every event.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott STARS benefits, included

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1City View King
2Lakeview King
Suites
3Executive Suite
4Water Tower Suite
5Gold Coast Suite
6Deluxe Lakeside One Bedroom Suite
From corner positions on the 15th to the 30th floor of the Hotel, these suites offer panoramic views of the city, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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