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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Indoor pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor barbecue
Explore the area
Chicago, IL
Michigan Avenue
Place, Michigan Avenue
5 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk
Place, Chicago Riverwalk
6 min walk
Millennium Park
Place, Millennium Park
11 min walk
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
About this property
53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool
Summary:
The Penthouses at Grand Plaza PH#6
Soar 53 floors above Chicago in this stunning 2-BR penthouse with breathtaking Lake Michigan views from a private balcony. This luxury space comfortably sleeps 7 and offers a true penthouse lifestyle in the heart of the city. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, fitness center, and more. Perfect for families or groups seeking an unforgettable Chicago experience.
The Space:
Experience a true penthouse lifestyle 53 floors above Chicago. Your stay begins the moment you step inside and are greeted by floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the apartment with natural light and offer breathtaking views with Lake Michigan as your backdrop. The open-concept living and dining area is perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring, while the private balcony is the ideal spot to watch the city lights sparkle to life.
This spacious apartment is thoughtfully appointed to ensure a comfortable stay for up to seven guests:
-Primary Bedroom: Features a Queen bed and a full en-suite bathroom.
-Second Bedroom: Includes a Queen bed and a dedicated workspace.
-Living Room: A Queen-sized sleeper sofa provides additional sleeping space.
The modern, fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, perfect for preparing anything from a quick breakfast to a full dinner.
Key Amenities:
-Fast Wi-Fi & Smart TV
-In-unit washer and dryer with detergent provided
-Central air conditioning and heating
Guest Access:
Guests will have exclusive and private access to the entire 2-bedroom penthouse apartment, including the private balcony.
As our guest, you'll also enjoy full access to the Grand Plaza's shared resort-style amenities, including:
-Beautiful outdoor pool and sundeck
-Outdoor kitchen and dining area for cookouts
-A state-of-the-art fitness center
-Indoor basketball court
-Outdoor running track
-A business center with workstations
-24-hour door staff for secure entry and assistance
-Direct in-building access to a Jewel/Osco grocery store
-Discounted Indoor parking garage at $46/day
-On-call maintenance
The Neighborhood:
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s premier commercial district. The vibrant, bustling area is home to upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, cool restaurants and posh hotels. Landmarks include the historic Chicago Water Tower, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the terracotta Wrigley Building skyscraper and the 100-story John Hancock Center, which has a rooftop observation deck with fine dining and panoramic city views
Getting Around:
-Walk Score: 100 – steps from dining, shopping, and nightlife
-50 feet to the Red Line
-Near Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Riverwalk
-Surrounded by top restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques
-CTA Bus Stops Nearby – Multiple lines within 1 block for access to neighborhoods like West Loop, Lincoln Park, and Hyde Park
-Uber, Lyft & Taxis – Abundant and easily accessible at all hours
-Divvy Bike Station – 1 block east
Other Things to Note:
Check-in: After 4:00 PM.
Check-out: By 10:00 AM.
Pre-arrival Requirements: For the security of our guests and building, a government-issued photo ID and a complete list of all guests staying in the unit are required before check-in instructions are provided.
Children: Children are welcome. A pack-n-play is available upon request.
License Number: 2210737
Interaction with Guests:
We offer a seamless and private stay. While we won't be present during your visit, we are available if you need anything. The building features 24-hour door staff for assistance and on-call maintenance for any urgent issues, ensuring you have support whenever you need it.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Chicago
Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Chicago Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Millennium Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
Millennium Station - 14 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Eataly - 3 min walk
Bally's Casino - 3 min walk
Weber Grill Restaurant - 1 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1 min walk
UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool on 3 August 2026 start from NZ$928, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 53 Floor MagMile Penthouse Views, Balcony, Pool located?
Located in Downtown Chicago, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of State Street and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 7 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the location—being right in the heart of downtown with a Walk Score of 100 makes everything easy. With the Red Line on the corner and Jewel/Osco right in the building, it’s hard to beat the convenience. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Great home. Great experience. Great location. Great Views. Do yourself a favor and stay here. Thank me later!
ularc r.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review—we love the enthusiasm! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the experience, the location, and of course the views. We appreciate the recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime.
Everything was communicated well! Facilities and rooms were clean and spacious! Views were gorgeous and the location was central to all of downtown Chicago. Two small suggestions: Obtain a smaller couch so as to access the awesome deck easier and, clean up the post stay communication so that it doesn't reference a cleaning deposit when there never was one. Great place!
Gary C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review—we really appreciate you taking the time to share both your experience and your suggestions. We’re glad the communication was clear, the space felt clean and spacious, and that you enjoyed the gorgeous views and central downtown location.
Thank you as well for the constructive feedback. We’re always evaluating furnishings and post-stay messaging to ensure everything remains clear, accurate, and easy for our guests. Your input is helpful as we continue refining the experience.
We’re happy you enjoyed your stay and would be glad to welcome you back anytime to The Penthouses at Grand Plaza.
Amazing location! Very clean and building amenities are above and beyond.
Krissie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10! Delighted the River North location worked so well—Walk Score 100 with the Red Line (Grand) on the corner—and that the apartment felt very clean with amenities that went above and beyond. I’ll pass your kudos to our housekeeping team and building staff. We’d love to host you again!
This is an excellent apartment right in the heart of Chicago.
Scott N.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 and for choosing our place in the heart of Chicago! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the apartment and the location—Walk Score 100, Jewel-Osco right in the building, and the Red Line (Grand) on the corner make exploring easy. We’d love to welcome you back for a true Penthouse experience.
We stayed here when my son ran the Chicago Marathon. It is the perfect spot! Runners actually ran right by us! It was extremely clean and the view was amazing! The owners we very easy to communicate with as well as very informative about things to do! I can't recommend this place enough!!!
Julie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thank you so much for the fantastic review — and congratulations to your son on running the Chicago Marathon! This really is one of the best spots in the city for race weekend, and it’s always exciting when runners pass right by the building.
I’m glad the apartment was spotless and that you enjoyed those incredible high-floor views — they make marathon morning even more memorable. It’s great to hear communication was helpful as well; we always try to make everything clear and easy for our guests.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another true Penthouse experience, whether for the next marathon or your next Chicago getaway!
Everything about the stay and building was wonderful! The penthouse was very clean and well equipped. Great restaurants within walking distance. Weber Grill was one of our favorites. Being able to see Navy Pier fireworks from the balcony was fantastic!
Sue W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10! We’re thrilled the penthouse felt very clean and well-equipped—big shout-out to our cleaning crew of 20 years. The balcony is one of our favorite spots too, and catching the Navy Pier fireworks from there is pretty special. Glad the River North location made dining easy—Weber Grill is a classic, and with a Walk Score of 100 and the Red Line (Grand) on the corner, the best of Chicago is right outside. We strive to deliver a true Penthouse experience and would love to host you again.
Thanks again for a great stay. Everything was ad advertised
Chris R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 and the kind words! We’re glad everything matched the listing and that the location worked so well—River North has a Walk Score of 100 with the Red Line (Grand) on the corner, so getting around is easy. We work hard to deliver a true Penthouse experience and would be happy to host you again anytime.
Location was amazing!! Next time I go to Chicago I will be staying here. The building had everything...great gym great pool, even a grocery store next door. Also, we have a VRBO container when we travel...detergent, paper towels, dishwasher tabs. No need here this place was clean and stocked, not to mention a million dollar view. Your search is over.. this is the place
derek h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10—and for the awesome shout-out! We’re glad the location, amenities (gym, pool), and having Jewel-Osco right in the building made things effortless. Love that you didn’t need your usual VRBO “container”—our team works hard to keep the suite clean and well-stocked, and I’ll pass that along to our cleaning crew. The million-dollar skyline view is why guests love the balcony, and with a Walk Score of 100 and the Red Line (Grand) on the corner, exploring Chicago is a breeze. We aim to deliver a true Penthouse experience—can’t wait to host you on your next trip.
It is a nice condo with an amazing view! It was clean and had all the extras in the kitchen we needed for our stay. Very convenient location to many shops, restaurants and public transit. The owners are very informative and stayed in contact with us throughout our stay. We would definitely recommend this rental and would use again when in the area.
khassell
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 and “Amazing View” shout-out! We’re glad the condo felt clean and well-equipped—big kudos to our cleaning crew—and that the River North location made getting around easy (Walk Score 100 with the Red Line—Grand—right on the corner). Appreciate your note on our communication; we aim to keep everything clear so there are no surprises from check-in to check-out. We strive to deliver a true Penthouse experience and would love to host you again on your next Chicago visit.
My family and I stayed at this property for Mother’s Day weekend. It was a great way to introduce my kids to Chicago (they’ve never been). All the instructions provided by the host, helped us navigate our stay seamlessly. The property is conveniently located. We would definitely book again!!
Chakeeta A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 and the “Chicago Gem” review! We’re thrilled your Mother’s Day weekend was a smooth intro to the city for your kids. Glad our detailed instructions helped everything feel seamless—most guests appreciate having everything laid out so there are no surprises. The River North location makes it easy—Walk Score 100 with the Red Line (Grand) on the corner—to explore all the sights. We aim to deliver a true Penthouse experience and would love to host your family again.
Nice location for business in downtown. Beautiful views of Chicago skyline. I would stay here again.
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2024
Thank you for your great review! We're glad to hear that the location worked well for your business trip and that you enjoyed the beautiful skyline views. We’d love to host you again on your next visit to Chicago
Nice 53rd floor 2 br, 2ba with view of Marina City. Gym on 9th floor well equipped and well maintained. Building next door to a grocery store, so very convent.
Margaret O.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10! Glad the 53rd-floor, 2BR/2BA layout and the Marina City views made the stay. Great to hear the 9th-floor gym impressed, too. Having Jewel-Osco right in the building keeps things easy, and our River North spot—Walk Score 100 with the Red Line (Grand) on the corner—makes getting around a breeze. We aim to deliver a true Penthouse experience and would love to host you again.
This is the cleanest condo we’ve ever rented! And the BEST equipped kitchen (spices, storage bags, creamer, etc). The location is perfect and what a view! The grocery store on the first floor was such a bonus when traveling with kids. Highly recommend
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I'm thrilled to hear you loved the condo, the kitchen setup, and the location. Big shout-out to our incredible cleaning crew of over 20 years for keeping everything spotless! So glad the grocery store made things even easier for you and the kids. Would love to host you again anytime you're back in Chicago! 🙌🌆
Great location in the heart of the city. Easy walks to many sights. Great views!
Judie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
Thank you Judie for your visit. We have 10 units in the building from a small studio to our large duplex units. All with the very best views of Chicago!
William thank you for your stay. With a walk score of 100, the location doesn't get much better. The grocery store located in the building. Starbucks across the street. The REDLINE on the corner. Best of all are the views.
We throughly enjoyed staying in this penthouse on our Chicago trip. Red line around the corner, lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. The apartment was roomy for the 4 of us. It was nice to be able to keep the laundry up. Would definitely stay her again or in the building again. Very accommodating.
Teresa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! I’m really glad the space, location, and amenities worked out so well for your trip. It’s always a bonus to head home with clean laundry too! Would love to host you again anytime you're back in Chicago — you’re always welcome! 🙌🌆
Loved our stay. The view is fantastic and there’s so much to see and do within walking distance, you don’t need a car. Place was really clean and the beds were sooo comfortable!
Lisa S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thanks Lisa for your stay. A big shout out to our cleaning crew of 20 years. So happy to hear you had a great time.
My family recently stayed here for a long weekend trip. The penthouse was lovely, clean, and had all the comforts of home. We loved the proximity to walk to many local attractions as well as access to the train. We would definitely stay here again!
Jen F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad to hear that the penthouse felt like a home away from home for your family during your long weekend trip. 🏠 It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the convenience of walking to local attractions and hopping on the train. We're thrilled you would choose to stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable getaway!
About the host
Hosted by Owner/Manager
Why they chose this property
In Real Estate they say 'location, location, location'. We have that. What we say is 'views, views, views'.
What makes this property unique
Few cities have buildings as tall as Chicago, fewer still have rent-able Penthouse units. This is you opportunity to experience luxury living at it's finest.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests