All-suite hotel near Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier featuring spacious two-room suites, complimentary evening reception with drinks and snacks, and free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is an all-suite hotel at 511 North Columbus Drive in Streeterville, Chicago, Illinois, positioned between Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile with easy walking access to both. The Columbus Drive address situates the hotel one block east of the main Magnificent Mile shopping corridor, making it quieter than Michigan Avenue-facing alternatives while retaining full walkability. Navy Pier's restaurants, the Chicago Ferris wheel, and seasonal attractions are five minutes on foot to the northeast. The Grand Red Line CTA stop is a 12-minute walk west.
The Embassy Suites format distinguishes this property from most downtown Chicago competitors: all 455 guest units are two-room suites, with a separate living room, two televisions, a pull-out sofa, a wet bar with a microwave and refrigerator, and a private bedroom. This configuration is particularly valued by families who benefit from the extra space and ability to prepare light meals, and by extended-stay business travelers who appreciate the separated living and sleeping areas. Two-room suites offer meaningfully more square footage than standard rooms at competing hotels in this corridor.
Two signature inclusions elevate the Embassy Suites proposition: a daily complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast served in the hotel's atrium restaurant covering eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, and hot beverages, and a complimentary Evening Reception each evening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM with cocktails, beer, wine, and light snacks served in the lobby bar. An indoor heated pool, fitness center, and a restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner complete the amenity package. The hotel's atrium design, with stacked balconies and natural light from a glass ceiling, is characteristic of the Embassy Suites brand and lends the common areas an open, resort-like character.
The property participates in the Hilton Honors loyalty program, and its combination of all-suite rooms, dual included meals, and proximity to both the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier makes it one of the stronger family-oriented value propositions in downtown Chicago.
Amenities
- free breakfast
- evening reception
- indoor pool
- fitness center
- restaurant
- bar
Location
511 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
41.8916, -87.6194 View on map
Highlights
- All-suite format: every unit is a two-room suite with separate living room, wet bar, microwave, and two TVs
- Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily and complimentary Evening Reception with cocktails 5:30 to 7:30 PM
- Indoor heated swimming pool — a premium amenity for families in the Streeterville hotel corridor
- Five-minute walk to Navy Pier and a short walk east to the Magnificent Mile flagship stores
- 455 suites with microwaves, refrigerators, and pull-out sofas ideal for families and extended stays
Tips for visiting
- The Evening Reception is a genuine cost-saver — no need to budget for pre-dinner drinks
- The hotel is one of the best family options in downtown Chicago due to its suite format and indoor pool
- Suites on higher floors facing east offer partial Lake Michigan views — worth requesting at booking
- The Grand Red Line CTA is 12 minutes west on foot; the Route 29 bus on Columbus Drive connects faster to the Loop
- Book through the Hilton Honors app to select the preferred floor at check-in and track points earned
Accessibility
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile provides ADA-compliant accessible suites with roll-in showers, grab bars, visual alarm systems, and TDD/TTY phones available on request. The hotel's atrium lobby, restaurant, indoor pool, and fitness center are all wheelchair accessible via dedicated elevator banks. Guests requiring accessible accommodations should request them at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is breakfast included at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile?
Yes, a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is included for all guests every morning. Options include eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, and hot beverages, served in the atrium restaurant.
What is the Evening Reception at Embassy Suites Chicago?
The complimentary Evening Reception is held nightly from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the hotel's lobby bar. Guests receive complimentary cocktails, beer, wine, and light snacks — a standard inclusion across all Embassy Suites properties.
Does Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown have a pool?
Yes, the hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool accessible to all guests. The pool is a significant amenity in the Streeterville corridor, where many competing hotels do not offer on-site swimming facilities.
Is Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown good for families?
Yes, it is one of the best family options downtown. The two-room suite format gives families a separate living area, the included breakfast eliminates a daily expense, and the indoor pool provides entertainment for children. Navy Pier is a five-minute walk away.
What is the difference between an Embassy Suites unit and a standard hotel room?
Embassy Suites properties offer only two-room suites, with a separate living room featuring a sofa and wet bar with microwave and refrigerator, plus a private bedroom. The format offers significantly more space and privacy than a standard hotel room at a comparable downtown Chicago price point.