Here is the short list of the best hotel spas Chicago puts on the Magnificent Mile. Five hotels. Five real spas. I checked the actual treatment menus and the actual prices, and I am giving you the numbers straight, plus the one detail that makes each spa worth booking. Three more famous Mag Mile hotels appear below for the stay itself, but they do not run a full spa, and I will tell you exactly what they offer instead of one.
The 5 Best Hotel Spas in Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, Compared
The quick comparison first. Every price below comes from the hotel’s own published menu or a current third party listing, checked in October 2026. Spas add a service charge at checkout, so the number you pay is higher than the number on the menu. The full breakdown for each spa follows the table.
| Hotel | Spa name | Signature treatment | From price | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peninsula Chicago | The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Center | Peninsula Signature Massage, 60 min | $195 | 14,000 sq ft spa with a half Olympic indoor pool and skyline views |
| Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | Perfect Pair couple’s massage, 50 or 80 min | $260 per person | Night Spa private after hours buyout from $2,300; exclusive Art of Sleep treatments |
| The Langham, Chicago | Chuan Spa | Chuan Harmony, 60 min | $250 | Traditional Chinese medicine based Five Elements rituals; moon gate entrance; Himalayan salt stone sauna |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago | The Ritz-Carlton Spa | Ultimate Oxygen Facial, 80 min | $385 | Separate men’s and women’s lounges with steam rooms; indoor lap pool |
| InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile | The Spa at InterContinental Chicago | Custom Massage or Custom Facial, 50 min | $240 | Nearly 100 year old 14th floor pool with 1920s Spanish tiles |
Price notes: The Peninsula charges $195 Monday through Thursday and $215 Friday through Sunday for the 60 minute Signature Massage. The Langham adds a 23.5 percent service charge at checkout. The Ritz-Carlton adds 20 percent. The Four Seasons couple’s massage price is per person. Prices change with the season, so confirm the number when you book.
Find Your Spa Match
Five spas, five personalities. Answer three questions and I will point you at the right one.
Question 1 of 3
What kind of spa day are you after?
1. The Peninsula Chicago: The Biggest Spa on the List
108 E Superior St. The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Center runs 14,000 square feet, which makes it the largest dedicated spa footprint of the five. The headline amenity is the half Olympic indoor pool with skyline views, and the relaxation lounge with the fireplace is the spot reviewers keep photographing. Book the Peninsula Signature Massage, 60 minutes, $195 Monday through Thursday and $215 Friday through Sunday, straight from the hotel's published spa menu. The menu runs deep: European Deep Cleansing facial at $200, Hot Stone Massage at $215, and half day retreats from $390. When you are done, Z Bar does the rooftop cocktails and Shanghai Terrace does the dim sum. If you want the full luxury context, read our guide to Chicago's most luxurious 5-star hotels before you decide.
2. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago: Best for Couples and Sleep
120 E Delaware Pl, floors 30 through 46 of the 900 North Michigan tower. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is fully renovated, and the current menu leans into two ideas: couples and sleep. The Perfect Pair couple's massage runs 50 or 80 minutes from $260 per person. The Love Your Skin 50 minute facial is $290. The exclusive one is The Art of Sleep Massage, built around a CBD ritual, reflexology, and a scalp massage, with sleep focused turndown experiences from $200. The splurge play is the Night Spa: from 8:30 to 11 p.m. you get the entire spa to yourselves after hours, a couple's massage on the pool deck with Champagne and pastries, then private access to the infinity pool and heated whirlpool, from $2,300. Dinner is Adorn Bar and Restaurant under Chef Richie Farina. See our full Four Seasons Hotel Chicago guide for the rooms, packages, and booking details.
3. The Langham, Chicago: The Ritual Pick
330 N Wabash Ave, inside the landmark Mies van der Rohe building. Chuan Spa takes the entire fourth floor and runs on traditional Chinese medicine and the Five Elements theory, which makes it the most distinctive spa philosophy on this list. You enter through a moon gate. The relaxation lounge has a marble waterfall feature, and the wet areas include an herbal sauna, a Himalayan salt stone sauna, and aromatherapy showers. Arrive an hour early and use them; that is half the experience. The signature is Chuan Harmony, a 60 minute full body treatment combining acupressure and massage techniques to stimulate meridian harmony, from $260. Fifty minute treatments start from $250, and the 120 minute 5 Wu Xing Elements journey is $460. Note the 23.5 percent service charge added at checkout. Travelle handles dinner with river views.
4. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago: The Skincare Pick
160 E Pearson St at Water Tower Place. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is a full service operation with one quirk: appointments are required, there is no online booking, and you call (312) 573-4915 or email to reserve. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The signature treatment to book is the Ultimate Oxygen Facial, 80 minutes at $385, which layers antioxidants and skin firming peptides sealed in with medical grade oxygen. The Revival Couples Massage runs 80 minutes at $690 per couple with Champagne in the relaxation lounge after. The Whole Body Revival is $750 per person and pairs a full body exfoliation and massage with an 80 minute custom facial. A 20 percent service charge is added to everything. The facilities are the draw here too: separate men's and women's lounges, steam rooms, an indoor lap pool, and a 24 hour fitness center. Torali, the rooftop Italian steakhouse, covers dinner with the skyline.
5. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile: The Value Luxury Pick
505 N Michigan Ave, in the 1929 Beaux-Arts building. The Spa at InterContinental Chicago is the most affordable entry point of the five real spas on this list, and it sits inside one of the most atmospheric hotels. The 50 minute Custom Massage or Custom Facial runs $240 at the regular rate, and enhancements include body melt scalp therapy, hot lava shell therapy, and a CBD enhancement. The standout is the setting: the junior Olympic size lap pool on the 14th floor is nearly 100 years old with 1920s era Spanish tiles, plus a dry sauna and treatment rooms connected to the pool and gym area. Michael Jordan's Steak House handles the big night out. If $240 still stings, the spa runs regular third party deals that cut the price nearly in half, which none of the other four spas on this list do.
Three Great Mag Mile Hotels Without a Full Spa
These three belong on any Magnificent Mile hotel list, but if the spa is the reason for the trip, book one of the five above. Here is the honest version of what each one offers.
6. The Drake Hotel: In-Room Treatments Only
140 E Walton Pl, where the Magnificent Mile begins. The Drake is the grande dame: the Palm Court afternoon tea, the Coq d'Or bar, lake views from the upper floors, and a building that has hosted royalty since the 1920s. What it does not have is a dedicated on site spa. In-room spa services, including massages and facials, can be arranged, and there is a fitness center. Book the Drake for the history, the tea, and the location. Book the Peninsula two blocks south for the spa.
7. Thompson Chicago: Concierge Arranged
21 E Bellevue Pl in the Gold Coast. The Thompson is the style pick: floor to ceiling windows, Nico Osteria off the lobby, a rooftop bar with skyline views, and Oak Street Beach one block away. There is no spa facility on site, though the concierge can arrange treatments. The 24 hour fitness center covers the workout. This is the hotel you pick for design and nightlife, then you walk your spa day over to one of the five above.
8. Kimpton Gray Hotel: In-Room Spa Rooms
122 W Monroe St in the Loop. The Kimpton Gray runs dedicated in-room spa treatments through its Kimpton Gray Spa Rooms, with Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage in 50, 80, and 110 minute sessions, plus a spa tub and a Peloton equipped fitness center. It is a real massage menu, just without the relaxation lounges, saunas, and pools the five spas above offer. Boleo, the rooftop Peruvian and Latin restaurant, is the dinner move.
Chicago Hotel Spa FAQs
Which hotel on the Magnificent Mile has the best spa?
It depends on the assignment. The Peninsula has the biggest spa and the best pool. Chuan Spa at the Langham has the most distinctive philosophy, built on traditional Chinese medicine. The Four Seasons wins for couples and for the after hours Night Spa buyout. The Ritz-Carlton wins for serious facials.
Do I have to be a hotel guest to book a treatment?
No. Chicago's luxury hotel spas take outside guests by appointment. The Ritz-Carlton spa is the strictest about process: appointments are required, there is no online booking, and you reserve by phone at (312) 573-4915.
How much should I budget for a hotel spa treatment in Chicago?
Plan on $195 to $260 for a 60 minute massage at the Peninsula or the Langham, $240 for 50 minutes at the InterContinental, $290 for a 50 minute facial at the Four Seasons, and $385 for the 80 minute oxygen facial at the Ritz-Carlton. Then add the service charge: 20 percent at the Ritz-Carlton, 23.5 percent at the Langham.
Which Chicago hotel spa is best for couples?
The Four Seasons Perfect Pair couple's massage, from $260 per person for 50 or 80 minutes, or the Night Spa private buyout from $2,300 if you want the whole spa to yourselves. The Ritz-Carlton Revival Couples Massage is 80 minutes at $690 per couple with Champagne after.
Which Mag Mile hotels do not have a real spa?
The Drake has no dedicated spa, only in-room treatments. The Thompson has no on-site spa; the concierge arranges treatments. The Kimpton Gray offers in-room spa treatments but no spa facility with lounges or saunas.
When should I book, and how early should I arrive?
Weekends sell out first, and the Peninsula charges weekend pricing Friday through Sunday. At Chuan Spa, arrive at least an hour early to use the herbal sauna, Himalayan salt stone sauna, and bathing rituals before your treatment.
The Magnificent Mile gives you five legitimate luxury hotel spas within a few blocks of each other, which is a ridiculous concentration by any city's standard. Pick by personality: scale at the Peninsula, romance at the Four Seasons, ritual at the Langham, skincare at the Ritz-Carlton, value at the InterContinental. If the spa is not the deciding factor, our roundup of the best hotels to stay in Chicago covers the wider field.
For more options in the neighborhood, see our guide to Chicago Loop hotels.
Planning a holiday trip instead? Start with our guide to Christmas hotels in Chicago.