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title: "Central Loop Hotel vs Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop"
description: "Central Loop Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop in Chicago (IL)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Central Loop Hotel vs Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

Both are in Chicago (IL), 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Chicago
## [Central Loop Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/central-loop-hotel-chicago-il/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1260873/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Chicago
## [Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-chicago-central-loop-chicago-il/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1520501/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 330 m apart.

### Why is Central Loop Hotel better than Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (455 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×35)
3.  14 more sights within 1 km (+14)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop better than Central Loop Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5) (+0.8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Central Loop Hotel | Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.3  (+0.8) |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.1  (+1.0) | 2.1 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 10.0  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.3  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 455  (+442) | 13 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 452 |
| Rank in Chicago (IL) | top 38% | top 29%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Chicago centre | 700 m  (−230 m) | 930 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km  (−290 m) | 2.4 km |
| To public transport | 240 m | 40 m  (−200 m) |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 220 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40  (+14) | 26 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 108 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+3) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Garden | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago | 2.2 km | 2.4 km |
| Chicago Theatre | 720 m  (−240 m) | 970 m |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

330 m apart

Central Loop Hotel: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Quincy station (CTA): 240 m, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 14 km, beach: 2.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station CTA - LaSalle: 40 m, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 14 km, beach: 2.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 37 hotels in The Loop](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/chicago-il/area/the-loop/)

## Central Loop Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop: common questions

### Which is better, Central Loop Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop?

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Central Loop Hotel is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Central Loop Hotel or Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Central Loop Hotel is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 930 m for Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Central Loop Hotel is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop is 2.4 km.

### How far apart are Central Loop Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/central-loop-hotel-chicago-il-vs-hilton-garden-inn-chicago-central-loop-chicago-il/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/