Chicago Loop/Financial District

Chicago, Illinois buzzes with non-stop activity, from bustling business and financial centers, to shops and restaurants galore, to world-class theaters and performance halls. The best place to stay to experience it all is the Silversmith Hotel & Suites, a historic yet refreshing alternative to other Chicago Loop hotels. Ideally-positioned in the heart of the Financial/Theatre District, our downtown Chicago Loop hotel places you in the center of it all.

Chicago's famous "Loop", named from an 1882 streetcar route, encompasses the city's downtown area and is bounded by the Chicago River, Michigan Avenue, Wacker Drive and Congress Parkway. Here, the most modern skyscrapers rub shoulders with historic buildings dating back to the 19th century and pleasure seekers will find a dazzling variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

The Loop became famous in the late 1800s and early 1900s for its amazing concentration of skyscrapers, many designed by famous architects such as Daniel H. Burnham, Louis H. Sullivan and William Le Baron Jenney, among others. Some of these buildings include the Fisher Building, Carson Pirie Scott building and the Monadnock Building.

Today, the Loop is home to the famous Sears Tower, The Daley Center with its famous sculpture by Picasso, and La Salle Street, the heart of the Financial District. This street is the address of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Chicago Stock Exchange and is sometimes referred to as the financial center of the country. Major corporations in the area include: The Tribune Company, Boeing, Wrigley and IBM.

Not just a hub for big business, The Loop also attracts trend-setting shoppers to State Street, featuring more than 100 stores. Explore the historic Marshall Field's store, hunt for bargains in Filene's Basement and peruse the many name-brand shops found along this bustling avenue.

If you'd like to do a little more than shopping, culture and fine arts also abound in Chicago's Loop. View an impressive collection of more than 5,000 years of art at the celebrated Art Institute of Chicago. Witness the brilliance of a rousing performance at The Civic Opera House or catch a colorful musical at one of the six theaters in the lively Theater District.

No matter your interest, the Loop offers something exciting for visitors of all ages. Experience this excitement for yourself by reserving lodging at The Silversmith Hotel & Suites, the preferred option for hotels in downtown Chicago. Check our Chicago hotel deals for extra savings on your stay.