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The Whitehall, a 1928 boutique hotel in the Gold Coast

The Whitehall Hotel

An intimate 1928 European-style retreat once favored by
celebrities — discreet, classic, a block from the Mag Mile.

1928 105 E. Delaware Place, in the Gold Coast

The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection. Beaux-Arts building, 1928, Klaber & Grunsfeld, 105 E. Delaware Place. Photo courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection.

The clubby lounge
A clubby lounge with a fireplace. Photo courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection.
The Whitehall exterior
The Whitehall on the Gold Coast. Photo courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection.
The bar
The wood-paneled bar. Photo courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection.
An elegant suite
An elegant, traditionally appointed suite. Photo courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection.
A guest room
A guest room at the Whitehall. Photo courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection.

Why this building matters

Opened in 1928, just as the Magnificent Mile was taking shape, the Whitehall has spent nearly a century as one of Chicago’s most discreet small hotels, drawing guests from Katharine Hepburn to Mick Jagger. A major restoration in the early 1990s preserved its original character — so much so that the state proclaimed a “Whitehall Hotel Day” at its 1995 reopening — and it remains a charming, intimate boutique today.

Read more on The Whitehall Hotel's own history page → (booking directly with the hotel doesn't generate a referral fee that supports our preservation work — the button at right does)

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • An intimate, old-world boutique feel on a quiet Gold Coast street.
  • A discreet address half a block from Michigan Avenue shopping and Rush Street dining.
  • Personal, attentive service in a hotel with genuine 1920s pedigree.

What to keep in mind

  • A small 1920s hotel — rooms vary in size
  • A quiet block, a short walk from the avenue

Best for Travelers who want an intimate, characterful boutique tucked into the Gold Coast a block from the Mag Mile.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Whitehall Hotel, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection, used with permission. Details may change over time.