About this campground
The Silversmith Hotel, built in 1897 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2015 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. Tucked in the heart of downtown Chicago, steps from Millennium Park, shopping on the Magnificent Mile, and cultural attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago, the newly renovated Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown is a rare gem in the Windy City. Built in 1897 by Peter J. Weber in the city's Jewelers Row District, this boutique hotel beautifully blends historic architecture with modern amenities. It offers a new choice in luxury with a service-orientated team ready to assist with any detail and contemporary, spacious guestrooms featuring 12-foot ceilings. The Silversmith Hotel is the premier choice for those wishing to experience the very best in culture, arts, dining, and sports. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, HistoricHotels.org.
Getting there
In the vibrant downtown Chicago Loop, the Silversmith Hotel is only one block from Millennium Park and world-class museums like the Art Institute of Chicago. Conveniently located to the El trains, this charming hotel is the perfect home base for exploring the city. Midway Int'l Airport: 13 miles, 23 minutes. O'Hare Int'l Airport: 18 miles, 30 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Activities
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- PHOTOGRAPHY
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor CenterPullman National Historical Park13 mi
- Explosives Road TrailheadMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie44 mi
- Illinois Waterway Visitor CenterIllinois Waterway80 mi
- THOMSON CAUSEWAYMississippi River - Pools 11-22128 mi
- FISHERMANS CORNERMississippi River - Pools 11-22144 mi
- BLANDING LANDINGMississippi River - Pools 11-22145 mi
Explore more Illinois camping
The Silversmith Hotel doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Illinois campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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