Hotel Felix

Start with the hotel's own spots: Troquet River North serves French bistro fare, Taketei has sushi, and Big Shoulders Coffee Shop is right there for coffee. Just outside, you'll find Pizzeria Uno for Chicago-style pizza, plus Fogo de Chão, Portillo's, McDonald's, and Hooters within a five-minute walk. For more options, the Magnificent Mile, a short stroll away, is lined with restaurants. The River North neighborhood around you has the city's highest concentration of dining, so exploring on foot will turn up plenty more.

Hotel Felix sits in River North, a neighborhood known for its art galleries, shops, and restaurants. The Magnificent Mile, lined with upscale boutiques, is within a short walk, as are landmarks like Water Tower Place. You are 11 minutes from 360 CHICAGO and 12 minutes from the Chicago Riverwalk, with Cloud Gate and Millennium Park a 19-minute stroll away. The hotel’s own bar, restaurant, and café offer easy dining options, and the area is full of places like Pizzeria Uno for a Chicago-style slice. It’s a lively, walkable hub for exploring the city.

From Midway Airport, take the CTA Orange Line subway to Clark/Lake station, about 27 minutes, then walk a short distance to the hotel on Huron Street. Taxis and ride-hailing are also about 16 minutes from the airport. From Chicago's main train station, Union Station, you can walk 24 minutes to the hotel or catch a taxi or rideshare right outside on Canal Street. The nearest CTA stop to the hotel is Grand (Red) station, a 6-minute walk away, if you prefer to ride the L train.

In the evening, you can walk 11 minutes to 360 CHICAGO for skyline views, or head 12 minutes to the Chicago Riverwalk for a stroll along the water. The hotel's own bar and restaurant offer a convenient spot for a drink or dinner, and the cafe is also on site. For a livelier night, the River North neighborhood around the hotel is known for its nightlife, with many bars and restaurants within easy reach. You could also join a Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour or a Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour to explore the city after dark.

Yes, Hotel Felix works well as a base, especially for the Near North Side. 360 CHICAGO and 875 North Michigan Avenue are both an 11 minute walk, and the Chicago Riverwalk is 12 minutes on foot. Cloud Gate and Millennium Park are a 19 minute walk, while Willis Tower, Skydeck Chicago and The Art Institute of Chicago sit around 22 to 23 minutes away. For those, a taxi or rideshare covers the distance quickly. The city's architecture cruises and observation deck tours start nearby, so you can walk to much of your itinerary.