132 IL Hotels Set Standards Of Excellence Among Travelers: US News

One hundred thirty-two hotels in Illinois were singled out for excellence in a new ranking from U.S. News that helps travelers find a hotel that best suits their needs.

The 2026 Best Hotels ranking included 26 hotels that earned gold badges, meaning they are among the top 20 percent of ranked luxury hotels or resorts within a ranking list, as well as the No. 1 property in each state, region or destination, U.S. News said.

• The Langham, Chicago
• Park Hyatt Chicago
• The Peninsula Chicago
• Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
• Waldorf Astoria Chicago
• The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
• Nobu Hotel Chicago
• Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
• The St. Regis Chicago
• Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest
• Sophy Hyde Park, Chicago
• Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
• LondonHouse Chicago
• Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
• Intercontinental Hotels Chicago Magnificent Mile
• The Blackstone, Chicago
• The Wit Chicago
• Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
• The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
• Viceroy Chicago
• Hotel Arista, Naperville
• The LaSalle Chicago
• Loews Chicago Hotel
• The Gwen, Chicago
• Thompson Chicago
• Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg

The 2026 ranking, the 16th annual from U.S. News, highlights more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations. For the second year in a row, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on Hawaii’s Big Island takes the No. 1 spot in the Best Hotels in the USA ranking.

The Four Seasons brand extends its dominance with Four Seasons Resort Lanai claiming the No. 2 spot. The Langham Chicago came in at No. 3, and the Mandarin Oriental claimed the No. 4 and No. 5 spots with properties in New York City and Boston.

U.S. News also ranked hotels in Europe, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

"The hotels highlighted in U.S. News' 2026 Best Hotels rankings set the standard for top-tier customer service, stellar amenities and truly memorable guest experiences," Zach Watson, senior data editor, travel at U.S. News, said in a news release. "Recognition in this year's rankings sets hotels and resorts apart as the industry's best, and each list provides a central starting point for travelers seeking the best options for them."