Is tax charged on Chicago resort fees?

9 of the 16 hotels that state a fee say tax is charged on top of it, and 7 do not say. Each row in the table marks what its hotel said.

What do Chicago hotels call the fee?

Of the 16 Chicago hotels that state a fee, 6 use a name with “destination” in it, 4 with “urban”, 3 with none of those words, 2 with “amenity” and 1 with “facility”. None uses “resort”. Whatever the name, it is a mandatory nightly charge the hotel sets and collects, on top of the room rate and separate from government tax, charged whether or not you use anything it covers.

Chicago hotel resort and destination fees in 2026: what each hotel states it charges.

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As of Oct 15, 2026, we have looked up 60 Chicago hotels: on their own websites, 16 state a mandatory resort or destination fee, none states that it charges no fee, and 44 could not be confirmed either way. Among the 16 Chicago hotels that state a fee, the median is $25.00 a night, before any tax a hotel adds on top. The lowest is $20.00, at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago; the highest is $32.00, at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop and The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown.

Every figure on this page was read off the hotel's own website on the date beside it, and links the page it came from. The list of which hotels to check came from the wholesale rate feed we buy from; no figure from that feed is printed here as a fee.

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Hotels looked up

State a fee

Median per night

$25.00

Not confirmed

“From” prices are the total for the cheapest room we can sell for Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 (2 adults, 1 room), with the taxes and fees we know of counted. Checked Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 9:07 AM EST; we check again before anything is held.

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None of the 60 Chicago hotels we looked up states on its own site that it charges no fee. 44 hotels could not be confirmed either way; they are listed below, not here.

What each hotel charges

Per night as the hotel states it, cheapest first. The per-stay column is that figure times 3 nights; “plus tax” means the hotel says tax is charged on the fee as well.

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
127 West Huron, at LaSalle
$20.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$60.00
Called
Urban fee
Condition
with the exception of certain negotiated rates
Covers
In-Room Coffee; Premium Wireless Internet throughout the hotel including meeting space; Access to the fitness center and personal trainer app - FITBOD; Printing and faxing Services; Two bottles of water upon check-in; Local phone calls; Coupon Booklet to the Shops at North Bridge
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $758.39
Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop
1 W Washington St
$24.95 a night
3-night stay
$74.85
Called
Daily amenity fee
Covers
CORE Welcome Drink; StreamPineapple; SurfPineapple high-speed wireless Internet; Pineapple Bikes; Fitness Center; In-room coffee and tea; PATH water bottle; Water Bar
Hotel's site · checked Oct 15, 2026
From $629.25
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
511 North Columbus Drive
$25.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Mandatory charge
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $975.91
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
85 East Wacker Drive
$25.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Mandatory charge
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $1,057.29
Nobu Hotel Chicago
155 N. Peoria Street
$25.00 a night
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Destination fee
Covers
Mini-Bar Credit: a $10 credit; Two bottles of water daily; Complimentary coffee in the lobby and in your guestroom; Nobu Bicycles (seasonal); Fitness Center Access, including swimming pool and steam rooms; Wi-Fi; Local Calls
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $1,632.88
Sentral Michigan Avenue
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
$25.00 a night
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Destination fee
Covers
security services; concierge access; pool access; controlled building access; gym access; Wi-Fi; additional on-site amenities
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $769.44
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
20 E Chestnut St
$25.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Daily Urban Experience Fee (amenity fee)
Covers
Premium Wi-Fi; In-room boxed water; Complimentary tea & coffee service in the lobby (6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.); Complimentary infused water in the lobby (10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.); Handling of incoming packages (Up to 3 Complimentary); Domestic Local and Long Distance Phone Calls; Concierge-curated experiences
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $1,160.92
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
521 North Rush Street
$25.00 a night
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Destination fee
Covers
freshly baked cookies and a daily seasonal refreshment experience upon check-in; daily $12.50 food and beverage credit at Upstairs at The Gwen; complimentary daily high-speed internet access; complimentary bikes; two complimentary tickets to 360 Chicago
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
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Warwick Allerton Chicago
701 North Michigan Avenue
$25.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$75.00
Called
Facility fee
Covers
Standard Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; Unlimited local and 800 calls (international calls not included); Complimentary in-room coffee and tea; Daily complimentary bottle of water at the front desk; Access to the 24-hour fitness centre; Access to the 24-hour Business Centre with computers, printer, copier, and fax machine
Hotel's site · checked Oct 15, 2026
From $446.34
Arlo Chicago
168 N Michigan Avenue
$26.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$78.00
Called
Urban Fee
Covers
2 cans of water daily; In-room high-speed WiFi; In-room espresso; Local phone calls; Access to 24-hour fitness center; Access to Alo Moves on-demand; Ride with DIVVY Bikes, up to a $10 daily credit for each guest; 24/7 printing, scanning, and faxing services; 15% food & beverage discount at ALK for room charges
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $730.82
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
221 N Columbus Dr
$26.00 a night
3-night stay
$78.00
Called
Urban Fee
Covers
Bottled Water; Fitness Center; In Room Coffee; Premium Internet Access; Local Calls; Towel Service; Indoor Pool Access; Outdoor Pool Access; Outdoor Running Track; Steam Room; Sauna Room; Business Center Access
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $1,057.19
Viceroy Chicago
1118 North State Street
$27.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$81.00
Called
Guest amenities fee
Covers
Lobby candy cart (Daily); Seasonal infused water in the lobby; Preferred booking option at Somerset and Pandan; Two Reusable Water Bottles; In-room coffee; Viceroy bike usage (seasonal); Lake view fitness facility; Rooftop skyline pool access (seasonal); Board games and playing cards (upon request); Printing services (upon request); Shoeshine (upon request); Turndown service (upon request); Milk + Honey Spa - 15% off all massage, facial, and nail services; Skin Bar & Studio - 10% off all services; Next Health - Preferred pricing on IV therapy, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, regenerative aesthetics and more.; Grown Brilliance - Complimentary Jewelry Cleaning
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $1,100.75
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
900 E Grand
$29.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$87.00
Called
Mandatory charge
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $897.80
Loews Chicago Hotel
455 North Park Drive
$30.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$90.00
Called
Destination Fee
Covers
$10 Uber credit or $10 credit towards parking per stay; Daily premium Wi-Fi; Complimentary drip coffee and 50% off pastries at Four/Five Grab & Go (from 12pm - 3pm); 10% off local entertainment at Milk + Honey Spa, Big Bus Tours, and Volare; 10% off guest laundry and dry cleaning services (24-hour processing time)
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
From $698.15
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
171 W Randolph St
$32.00 a night
3-night stay
$96.00
Called
Destination Fee
Condition
The Government Rate includes a waiver for the hotel's daily Destination Fee.
Covers
Coffee and tea in the lobby each morning; Afternoon tea and scones in the lobby; Curtain Call lobby turndown cart including sleep masks, Royal chocolates, bath salts, and floral spray; Premium Wi-Fi; Two bottles of water; Access to the fitness center, including a Peloton bike; Seasonal water refresh station in the lobby; $10 credit for use towards Legato Lounge
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
71 E Wacker Dr
$32.00 a night
3-night stay
$96.00
Called
Destination Fee
Condition
The Government Rate includes a waiver for the hotel's daily Destination Fee.
Covers
24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness center; Basic Wi-Fi for unlimited devices; 2 bottles of water upon arrival; $10 Food & Beverage Credit at Hoyts; Preferred discounts at local restaurants, shops and more
Hotel's site · checked Sep 18, 2026
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Hotel	Per night	Per 3-night stay	Called	What it covers	Source
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago127 West Huron, at LaSalle	$20.00plus tax	$60.00	Urban feeCondition: with the exception of certain negotiated rates	In-Room Coffee; Premium Wireless Internet throughout the hotel including meeting space; Access to the fitness center and personal trainer app - FITBOD; Printing and faxing Services; Two bottles of water upon check-in; Local phone calls; Coupon Booklet to the Shops at North Bridge	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $758.39
Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop1 W Washington St	$24.95	$74.85	Daily amenity fee	CORE Welcome Drink; StreamPineapple; SurfPineapple high-speed wireless Internet; Pineapple Bikes; Fitness Center; In-room coffee and tea; PATH water bottle; Water Bar	Hotel's sitechecked Oct 15, 2026From $629.25
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile511 North Columbus Drive	$25.00plus tax	$75.00	Mandatory charge	Not stated	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $975.91
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton85 East Wacker Drive	$25.00plus tax	$75.00	Mandatory charge	Not stated	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $1,057.29
Nobu Hotel Chicago155 N. Peoria Street	$25.00	$75.00	Destination fee	Mini-Bar Credit: a $10 credit; Two bottles of water daily; Complimentary coffee in the lobby and in your guestroom; Nobu Bicycles (seasonal); Fitness Center Access, including swimming pool and steam rooms; Wi-Fi; Local Calls	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $1,632.88
Sentral Michigan Avenue808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE	$25.00	$75.00	Destination fee	security services; concierge access; pool access; controlled building access; gym access; Wi-Fi; additional on-site amenities	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $769.44
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile20 E Chestnut St	$25.00plus tax	$75.00	Daily Urban Experience Fee (amenity fee)	Premium Wi-Fi; In-room boxed water; Complimentary tea & coffee service in the lobby (6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.); Complimentary infused water in the lobby (10:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.); Handling of incoming packages (Up to 3 Complimentary); Domestic Local and Long Distance Phone Calls; Concierge-curated experiences	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $1,160.92
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago521 North Rush Street	$25.00	$75.00	Destination fee	freshly baked cookies and a daily seasonal refreshment experience upon check-in; daily $12.50 food and beverage credit at Upstairs at The Gwen; complimentary daily high-speed internet access; complimentary bikes; two complimentary tickets to 360 Chicago	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Warwick Allerton Chicago701 North Michigan Avenue	$25.00plus tax	$75.00	Facility fee	Standard Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; Unlimited local and 800 calls (international calls not included); Complimentary in-room coffee and tea; Daily complimentary bottle of water at the front desk; Access to the 24-hour fitness centre; Access to the 24-hour Business Centre with computers, printer, copier, and fax machine	Hotel's sitechecked Oct 15, 2026From $446.34
Arlo Chicago168 N Michigan Avenue	$26.00plus tax	$78.00	Urban Fee	2 cans of water daily; In-room high-speed WiFi; In-room espresso; Local phone calls; Access to 24-hour fitness center; Access to Alo Moves on-demand; Ride with DIVVY Bikes, up to a $10 daily credit for each guest; 24/7 printing, scanning, and faxing services; 15% food & beverage discount at ALK for room charges	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $730.82
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago221 N Columbus Dr	$26.00	$78.00	Urban Fee	Bottled Water; Fitness Center; In Room Coffee; Premium Internet Access; Local Calls; Towel Service; Indoor Pool Access; Outdoor Pool Access; Outdoor Running Track; Steam Room; Sauna Room; Business Center Access	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $1,057.19
Viceroy Chicago1118 North State Street	$27.00plus tax	$81.00	Guest amenities fee	Lobby candy cart (Daily); Seasonal infused water in the lobby; Preferred booking option at Somerset and Pandan; Two Reusable Water Bottles; In-room coffee; Viceroy bike usage (seasonal); Lake view fitness facility; Rooftop skyline pool access (seasonal); Board games and playing cards (upon request); Printing services (upon request); Shoeshine (upon request); Turndown service (upon request); Milk + Honey Spa - 15% off all massage, facial, and nail services; Skin Bar & Studio - 10% off all services; Next Health - Preferred pricing on IV therapy, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, regenerative aesthetics and more.; Grown Brilliance - Complimentary Jewelry Cleaning	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $1,100.75
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton900 E Grand	$29.00plus tax	$87.00	Mandatory charge	Not stated	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $897.80
Loews Chicago Hotel455 North Park Drive	$30.00plus tax	$90.00	Destination Fee	$10 Uber credit or $10 credit towards parking per stay; Daily premium Wi-Fi; Complimentary drip coffee and 50% off pastries at Four/Five Grab & Go (from 12pm - 3pm); 10% off local entertainment at Milk + Honey Spa, Big Bus Tours, and Volare; 10% off guest laundry and dry cleaning services (24-hour processing time)	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026From $698.15
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop171 W Randolph St	$32.00	$96.00	Destination FeeCondition: The Government Rate includes a waiver for the hotel's daily Destination Fee.	Coffee and tea in the lobby each morning; Afternoon tea and scones in the lobby; Curtain Call lobby turndown cart including sleep masks, Royal chocolates, bath salts, and floral spray; Premium Wi-Fi; Two bottles of water; Access to the fitness center, including a Peloton bike; Seasonal water refresh station in the lobby; $10 credit for use towards Legato Lounge	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026See rooms
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown71 E Wacker Dr	$32.00	$96.00	Destination FeeCondition: The Government Rate includes a waiver for the hotel's daily Destination Fee.	24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness center; Basic Wi-Fi for unlimited devices; 2 bottles of water upon arrival; $10 Food & Beverage Credit at Hoyts; Preferred discounts at local restaurants, shops and more	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 18, 2026See rooms

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Not confirmed on the hotel's site

We could not read a fee on these hotels’ own sites, or the site does not mention one. That is not the same as no fee, so they are listed without a figure.

ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton15 East Ohio StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District32 West Randolph StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Central Loop Hotel111 West Adams StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
citizenM Chicago Downtown80 East Wacker PlaceNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago75 E Wacker DrNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile165 East Ontario StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop25 South Halsted StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile300 E Ohio StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North600 N State StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Eurostars Magnificent Mile660 North State StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago120 East Delaware PlaceNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown33 West Illinois StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites198 E Delaware PlNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk66 East Wacker PlaceNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile10 E Grand AveNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North110 West Huron StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown40 East Grand AvenueNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown55 East Ontario StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection228 E Ontario StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hotel Saint Clair - Magnificent Mile162 East Ontario StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel3630 N Clark StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile633 N Saint Clair StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago100 W. Monroe StNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market105 N MAY STREETNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop28 North Franklin StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Regency Chicago151 East Wacker DrNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago2233 S Martin Luther King DrNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
L7 Chicago by LOTTE225 N Wabash AveNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown1 S Franklin StreetNot confirmed · tried Oct 4, 2026See rooms
Pendry Chicago230 North Michigan AvenueNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile101 East Erie StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
River Hotel75 East Wacker DriveNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown10 S Wabash AveNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical201 East Walton PlaceNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown2357 S WENTWORTH AVENot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Swissotel Chicago323 E Wacker DrNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
The Emily Hotel311 North Morgan StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
The Langham, Chicago330 North Wabash AvenueNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
The Peninsula Chicago108 East Superior StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North505 N State StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
The Wade644 N Lake Shore DrNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt21 East BellevueNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago401 N Wabash AveNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms
Waldorf Astoria Chicago11 E. Walton StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 18, 2026See rooms

How the fee reaches your bill

A resort fee is a mandatory charge per night that the hotel sets and collects itself, usually at check-in. It is not a government tax, and it is charged whether or not you use anything it covers. Some hotels call it a destination, facility or amenity fee; the table uses the hotel's own word.

Because the hotel takes it at the desk, it can sit outside the total a booking site quotes. We put it in the total, and we say which part is paid now and which part the hotel collects at the desk.

Where a hotel says tax is charged on the fee, the row says so; where it says nothing, the row says nothing.

Since May 12, 2025, the FTC's rule on unfair fees (16 CFR Part 464) has required the total price a seller shows to include mandatory fees. Government taxes may still be left out of it, and the rule governs what a seller displays, not what a hotel may charge.

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Questions

Which Chicago hotels have no resort fee?: None of the 60 Chicago hotels we looked up states on its own site that it charges no fee. 44 hotels could not be confirmed either way; they are listed below, not here.
How much is the typical Chicago resort fee?: Of the 60 Chicago hotels we looked up, 16 state a fee. Among the 16 Chicago hotels that state a fee, the median is $25.00 a night, before any tax a hotel adds on top. The lowest is $20.00, at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago; the highest is $32.00, at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop and The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Checked through Oct 15, 2026.
Is tax charged on Chicago resort fees?: 9 of the 16 hotels that state a fee say tax is charged on top of it, and 7 do not say. Each row in the table marks what its hotel said.
What do Chicago hotels call the fee?: Of the 16 Chicago hotels that state a fee, 6 use a name with “destination” in it, 4 with “urban”, 3 with none of those words, 2 with “amenity” and 1 with “facility”. None uses “resort”. Whatever the name, it is a mandatory nightly charge the hotel sets and collects, on top of the room rate and separate from government tax, charged whether or not you use anything it covers. Every hotel stating one, in every city we have read: destination fees · amenity fees.

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