Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, South Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile is a 3-star hotel on E Ontario Street in downtown Chicago, built on the former site of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The property offers a polished, contemporary aesthetic in the heart of the Magnificent Mile shopping district, putting guests within easy reach of the city's major attractions on foot. It has earned a strong 4-star average rating across more than 1,800 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are relaxed and modern, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, in-room safes, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add city views for guests who want a more elevated stay, while 1- and 2-bedroom suites include a separate living space, making them suitable for longer stays or those wanting extra room to spread out.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include a pool, coin-operated laundry, and 5,609 square feet of meeting space for events or business gatherings. A 24-hour convenience store serves breakfast for a fee, giving guests a flexible option outside of set dining hours.
Location
The hotel sits a 10-minute walk from an El station, putting the wider CTA transit network within easy reach. It is surrounded by the shops and restaurants of the Magnificent Mile, and it's close to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (459m), the Chicago Riverwalk (541m), and 875 North Michigan Avenue (648m), with Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, Navy Pier, the Chicago Theatre, and the Chicago Cultural Center all within roughly 1-1.3km.
Best for
This hotel suits city-break travelers and shoppers who want to be walking distance from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and Navy Pier. It also works well for small business meetings given its 5,609 sq ft of meeting space, and for guests wanting suite-style accommodations with separate living areas for slightly longer stays.
Travel tips
An El station is about a 10-minute walk away, making it easy to reach other parts of Chicago without a car. Many top attractions -- the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Chicago Riverwalk, Cloud Gate, and Millennium Park -- are all within about a 1.2km walk, so comfortable shoes can substitute for taxis or rideshares for much of your sightseeing. Since on-site breakfast is served fee-based through a 24-hour convenience store rather than a full restaurant, guests wanting a sit-down breakfast may want to explore the many nearby Magnificent Mile dining options instead.
What guests say
Guests most frequently praise the hotel's unbeatable central location near the Magnificent Mile and major Chicago attractions, along with friendly and helpful staff. Many reviewers also highlight clean rooms, a lively bar atmosphere, and a strong overall aesthetic covering service, amenities, and room design. A smaller number of reviews describe a less positive experience, citing cleanliness lapses, an out-of-service kitchen, disruptive creaking noises at night, unaddressed late-night guest noise, and a lounge in need of thorough cleaning.
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