Best hotels with a kitchenette in Chicago, IL

Kasa Magnificent Mile at One Superior Place has the most complete kitchen setup among the hotels on this list. Every unit includes a two-burner stovetop, dishwasher, full-size refrigerator, cookware, and a dining table. The Whole Foods at 30 W. Huron is a 6-minute walk away.

Yes. Residence Inn by Marriott makes the kitchenette a brand standard across all room types, including standard king rooms. At the Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile property on E. Erie Street, every room includes a two-burner stovetop, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.

Sonder South Wabash at 1419 S. Wabash Avenue is the closest self-catering hotel to McCormick Place on this list, approximately a 10-minute walk from the convention center. It includes a kitchenette with a stovetop, dishwasher, and full-size refrigerator.

A kitchenette typically includes a microwave, mini-fridge, and sometimes a single-burner cooktop with limited counter space. A full kitchen adds a two-burner or larger stovetop, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and enough counter space for real meal prep. All five hotels on this list have at least a two-burner stovetop and dishwasher, which puts them in the full-kitchen or near-full-kitchen category.

At Kasa and Sonder properties, the kitchen is included in the unit rate with no add-on fee. Cookware and utensils are provided at no extra charge. At Residence Inn, the kitchenette is a brand standard included in the room rate. None of the five hotels on this list charge a separate kitchen fee.

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile at 101 E. Erie Street suits families best. It includes a hot breakfast, a pool, a full kitchenette in every room, and a 5-minute walk to the Grand Red Line stop. Navy Pier is a 12-minute walk east. Kasa Magnificent Mile is a close second for families who want a larger kitchen and do not need the pool.