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Romantic Chicago Hotels: Top 10 with Walk-In Rain Showers

By: Greg Mattson, ERV Editor | Romantic Travel & Hotel Expert (35+ years)

Posted: Aug 18, 2025

We've got a great selection of the top 10 nicest, most romantic Chicago hotel bath rooms with walk-in showers, many also with rain shower heads. Check out all the reviews and ratings below... 

Table of Contents:

• Affordable Chicago Walk-In Hotel Shower Suites

• Best Mid-Range Romantic Chicago Rain Shower Suites

• Top Luxury Romantic Chicago Hotels with Walk-In Rain Showers

• Comparison Chart

• Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Romantic Walk-In Shower Suites

Affordable Chicago Hotel Walk-In Shower Suites

The Ivy Hotel

Ivy Hotel King Room

Rain Shower Head

Spa-Style Bathroom

• The Ivy Hotel - Unlike some boutique hotels, the 63 rooms at the Ivy are rather un-Chicagoan. By that we mean very spacious! On the amenities side, expect roomy walk-in rainfall showers, automatic drapes and Egyptian cotton sheets. For honeymoon or anniversary getaways, book their even more luxurious Ivy Elevated rooms on the 14th floor. Pros: Smaller hotel can make for a quieter stay. Cons: Limited views in some rooms. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Waterfall shower was the perfect morning wake up”…”Beautiful, roomy rainfall shower”. ERV Rating*: 84% - Very Good. √ ERV Clean Score: C. (233 East Ontario Street, Chicago IL 312-643-3400)

• Rates from $169/night

Arlo Chicago

Romantic Room at the Arlo Chicago

Arlo Chicago Walk-In Rain Shower

• Arlo Chicago - This new retreat brings a refreshed urban energy to Michigan Avenue. And what’s great is that you only need to book the base King Room to get one of the nicest Chicago bathrooms & walk-in rain showers in this price category. Pros: Robes included…Just steps from Millennium Park. Cons: No in-room microwave but there’s one on the 5th floor. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Showers were powerful with plenty of hot water”…"Nice rain shower in a cozy and stylish room”. ERV Rating: 86% - Very Good. √ERV Clean Score: B. (168 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 312-346-1200)

• Rates from $170/night

Thompson Chicago

• Thompson Chicago - A Hyatt in the heart of everything that’s comfortable and clean, reasonably romantic, rain shower-ready and priced right. Pros: Great city and lake views…Walk to Magnificent Mile shops and dining. Cons: Some common areas can feel a bit dated. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Excellent bathroom with good lighting, lots of hot water and a rain shower”…”Rain shower + nice toiletries + robes = YES!”  ERV Rating*: 90% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (21 E Bellevue Place, Chicago IL 312-266-2100)

• Rates from $177/night

Hotel EMC2

• Hotel EMC2 - Certainly a boutique retreat for more perceptive travelers. Shower-wise we’re talking an open glass wet-lab shower with rain shower head, and once you dry off, you've got amenities like a gramophone amplifier and, yes, the future is here, robotic room service. Pros: Even the cheapest Queen rooms have walk-in showers...Cons: Rooms are compact and the lobby a bit on the small side...As you might expect for a downtown hotel, parking is pricy at $65/day. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Shower for two in the middle of the room was fantastic!”…“Blackout curtain comes in handy for shower privacy”. ERV Rating*: 90% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (228 East Ontario Street, Chicago IL 312-915-0000)

• Rates from $179/night.

The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast

• The Publishing House Bed and Breakfast - Take you pick of 11 themed rooms at this very romantic West Loop B&B, all of which offer heated floors, and nice and spacious walk-in showers (the Everleigh, Sinclair and Harvey Room also come with claw-foot tubs). Pros: Great atmosphere, tasty homemade breakfasts, high-end bath products. Cons: A few of the usual big-hotel amenities like fitness centres and room service are missing if you’re used to that kind of thing. Walk-In Shower Reviews: ”The shower alone would bring me back”…”Enormous bathroom with a claw door tub and steam shower”. ERV Rating: 96% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (108 N May St, Chicago, IL 60607, 312-554-5857)

• Rates from $188/night

Best Mid-Range Romantic Chicago Rain Shower Suites

Virgin Hotels Chicago

King Suite, Virgin Hotels Chicago

Virgin Hotels Chicago Walk-In Rain Shower

• Virgin Hotels Chicago - Award-winning boutique that’s just as chic as you’d imagine given the Virgin name. For the best and most luxurious bathroom experience, aim for their Grand Chamber King Suite with its walk-in rainfall shower that elicit’s comments like “epic” and “fantastic”. Pros: Rooftop bar…Only a hop, skip and jump from Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park. Cons: No microwaves, and no storage room inside pre-stocked in-room fridge. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “The shower is the star of the show”…."Rainfall shower with a bench”. ERV Rating*: 90% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-940-4400)

• Rates from $230/night

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Whirlpool Tub and Walk-In Shower, Royal Sonesta Chicago

• Royal Sonesta Chicago River North - Tucked away in quiet and hard to beat location in River North. Their King One Bedroom Spa Rooms have a marble bathroom with the perfect combo of two-person shower and a Whirlpool soaker tub. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Shower get 2 Thumbs up”…”Hot tub and large shower with plenty of hot water”. Pros: Clean, comfortable rooms…Lots of personalized attention from staff. Cons: Some find the hotel’s towel and bedding quality not quite up to luxury standards. ERV Rating*: 92% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A.(505 North State Street, Chicago IL 877-731-0505)

• Rates from $281/night.

Viceroy Chicago

• Viceroy Chicago - A real gem on the Gold Coast, and The Grand King and other suites have rainfall showers for 2 and deep soaking soaking tubs. The on-site Somerset restaurant with farm-to-table fare gets excellent reviews. Pros: Rooftop pool & bar, perfect location for shopping and exploring the city. Cons: Pool closes by 5:00 PM. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Large, fantastic beautiful shower”…”Luxury shower products great to wake up to”. ERV Rating*: 92% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (1118 N State St, Chicago IL 312-586-2000)

• Rates from $373/night

Top Luxury Romantic Chicago Hotels with Walk-In Rain Showers

The Peninsula Chicago

Peninsula Deluxe King Room

Peninsula Chicago Spa-Style Bathroom

• The Peninsula Chicago - World famous five-star elegance on the Magnificent Mile. Deluxe Rooms have walk-in showers, while upgrading to a suite gets you full marble baths with rain showers. Rooftop Z Bar has amazing views, and their pool and spa are totally top notch. Pros: Luxury rooms with high-tech features…Outstanding staff at every level. Cons: Accommodation and dining priced very high. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Spacious shower, perfect water pressure”…ERV Rating: 90% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (108 E Superior St, Chicago IL 312-337-2888)

• Rates from $468/night.

The Langham, Chicago

• The Langham, Chicago - The Langham offers a potent combo of room quality, amenities, location…and spectacular bathrooms! You’ll want their Deluxe King rooms and their spacious, glassed-in walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead and a separate tub. Pros: Evening turndown service…Awesome location right in the centre of Chicago. Cons: Lower floor rooms can pick up some street noise. Walk-In Shower Reviews: “Double spray-head walk-in shower with glass enclosure and rainfall head!!”…”The huge bath paved in stone with a rain shower & tub”…”AC, the lighting buttons, Nespresso and rain shower pre-set to correct temperature was brilliant”. ERV Rating*: 94% - Excellent. √ERV Clean Score: A. (330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago IL 312-923-9988)

• Rates from $624/night.

Comparison Chart: Chicago Romantic Hotels Walk-In Showers

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Romantic Walk-In Shower Suites:

About the Author: Greg Mattson, ERV Editor

Greg Mattson, ERV Editor, brings 35+ years of travel expertise, with over a million miles across 28 countries and 40 U.S. states. A former travel agent & airline professional, he’s stayed in hundreds of hotel honeymoon suites with jetted tubs & walk-in rain showers, curating top romantic getaways for Excellent Romantic Vacations.

*ERV Rating: our unique, non-scientific ratings for romantic accommodation include:

• Amenities: including Whirlpool or JACUZZI® Tub, walk-in shower, fireplace, lounge, etc
• Location: proximity of hotel to restaurants, pubs, downtown, etc
• Clientele: demographic the hotel attracts (couples, families, business travelers, etc)
• Popularity: based on social media & crowd-sourced reviews 
• Value: product offered compared to room rate 
• Please Note: percentage ratings are not absolute but for comparative use only  

√ ERV Clean Score: a cleanliness rating (A = 80-100%, B = 70-79%, C = 60-69% etc) based on our stays and/or recent guest reviews.

Disclaimer: Pros and Cons listed on our pages are based on information gathered both from our own hotel stays and from various online sources, including user reviews from TripAdvisor and Google. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the information is entirely up-to-date or error-free. Please verify all details with the hotel directly.

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