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The St. Clair Hotel, the 1927 former Hotel St. Clair, in Streeterville

Hotel Saint Clair (Hotel Eastgate)

A European-style high-rise a block off the Mag
Mile — central, walkable, and easy on the wallet.

Hotel St. Clair1927Oman & Lilienthal 162 E. Ontario Street, in Streeterville

Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile. Hotel Eastgate, 1927, Oman & Lilienthal, 162 E. Ontario Street. Photo courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile.

The lobby
The lobby with its living moss wall. Photo courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile.
The Saint Clair exterior
The Saint Clair in Streeterville. Photo courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile.
The coffee bar
The lobby coffee bar. Photo courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile.
The lounge
The co-working lounge. Photo courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile.
A guest room
A guest room at the Saint Clair. Photo courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile.

Why this building matters

Built in 1927 to the designs of Oman & Lilienthal, the Hotel St. Clair rose 22 stories in the heart of Streeterville. Half the building held one-bedroom residences for prominent Chicagoans of the day, while its hotel rooms welcomed names like Judy Garland, Bob Hope, and Dean Martin. After years as the Inn of Chicago, it has been revitalized as The St. Clair Hotel.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • A genuine 1920s tower one block from the Magnificent Mile, with Navy Pier a 15-minute walk east.
  • Refreshed, comfortable rooms at a sensible price for the location.
  • A vibrant Streeterville setting near the lake, the river, and Michigan Avenue.

What to keep in mind

  • A 1920s building — rooms vary in size
  • A busy downtown block near the Mag Mile

Best for Value-minded travelers who want a historic address steps from the Magnificent Mile, a 3-minute walk to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Saint Clair Hotel, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile, used with permission. Details may change over time.