Stay River North, The Loop & Chicago River
The Langham, Chicago
A place to stay in River North, The Loop & Chicago River, a splurge ($$$$).
Why go
Luxury hotel in Mies van der Rohe's AMA Plaza tower, right on the river beside the Wabash Avenue bridge.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Loop & Chicago River, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Shaw's Crab House and Chicago Riverwalk.
- Type
- Stay · Cities
- Neighborhood
- River North
- Price
- $$$$
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond The Loop & Chicago River. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Shaw's Crab House
River North seafood house since 1984, with an oyster bar and a formal dining room for crab legs and lobster.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Chicago Riverwalk
1.25-mile path along the river's main branch with wine bars, kayak rentals and bridge views.
Activity · Chicago · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Chicago River NYE Fireworks
The city's free midnight show, fired from the river bridges between Orleans Street and Columbus Drive; held in 2024 and 2025.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
90-minute docent-led boat tour of the skyscrapers along the Chicago River.
Activity · Chicago · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Goodman Theatre
Chicago's oldest nonprofit theater, staging A Christmas Carol every holiday season since 1978.
Activity · Chicago · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Chicago Riverwalk
A 1.25-mile promenade along the main branch of the river, lined with cafes, boat docks and the city's architecture.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Langham, Chicago is a stop on our Chicago New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in The Loop & Chicago River
The Langham, Chicago is our only stay pick in The Loop & Chicago River; here is what else we recommend there. See the full The Loop & Chicago River guide.
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Art on the Mart
Large-scale projections across the Merchandise Mart's river facade; on Dec 31 it becomes the countdown clock for the fireworks.
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Navy Pier New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free midnight fireworks over Lake Michigan, visible from inside and outside along the mile-long pier; held in 2024 and 2025.
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Gold Coast steakhouse open since 1989, known for huge cuts, martinis and a packed bar on big nights.
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Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Steakhouse on the river at LaSalle Street, with window tables looking across the water to the Loop towers.
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Cindy's
Rooftop bar atop the Chicago Athletic Association with views over Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.
When to go: weather by month, based on Chicago
Our climate figures for The Loop & Chicago River come from nearby Chicago. Average daily highs in Chicago run from 32°F in January to 77°F in July; May is usually the wettest month.
Modelled monthly averages for Chicago from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Chicago weather by month (covers The Loop & Chicago River).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Langham, Chicago, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 41.88860, -87.62750
- Destination
- The Loop & Chicago River, Illinois
The Langham, Chicago: quick answers
Which TripsCircle routes include The Langham, Chicago?
The Langham, Chicago appears on Chicago New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Langham, Chicago to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to The Loop & Chicago River.
Plan The Loop & Chicago River
- The Loop & Chicago River travel guide 9 places
- Chicago weather (covers The Loop & Chicago River) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in The Loop & Chicago River
- Chicago Cut Steakhouse Food
- Art on the Mart Sight
- Cindy's Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.