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Best hotels with EV charging in Chicago

Connector, power, ports, pricing and access for every listing, date-stamped, with anything we couldn't confirm left off.

18
Hotels with chargers
7
Free charging
2
DC fast on site
Jul 2026
Last updated

This page lists 18 Chicago hotels with charging data. Most offer Level 2 charging, and 7 show free charging for guests. Two properties show DC fast charging on site: Hyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park (Red E) and Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel (Tesla). Nightly from-prices run $315 to $1011.

Networks named across these listings include Tesla, Red E, ChargePoint, Loop, evGateway, AmpUp, and Blink. Most sit in downtown neighborhoods like River North, the West Loop, and the Magnificent Mile.

Why stay in Chicago

Chicago rewards drivers who base themselves downtown near Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute, and Millennium Park, all walkable from River North and Loop hotels. Lakefront drives along Lake Shore Drive and day trips to the Indiana Dunes are within an easy charge. Winter brings snow and cold that can cut range, so plan charging stops accordingly.

Where to stay and charge in Chicago

18 hotels with charging data, ranked by guest score, photo coverage, and how much charging detail we hold for each property. Every listing is date-stamped; anything we couldn't confirm stays off the page.

Our top 3 picks

Ranked on the data
  1. Waldorf Astoria Chicago, photo 1
    Exceptional
    144 reviews
    9.4
    Updated · Jul 2026Waldorf Astoria Chicago
    From
    $1,011
    per night

    Guests score it 9.4 across 144 reviews, Level 2 charging is free on site, and rooms start at $1,011 a night.

    Location9.8Comfort9.7Staff9.6Facilities9.5
    Level 2 (AC)
    All EVs welcome
    Free

    Charging your EV at Waldorf Astoria Chicago

    • Level 2 charging, free on site via J1772 + NACS. All EVs: J1772 ports for every car, NACS for Teslas.
    • Chargers are in the hotel's own parking, free for guests.
    • Rated 9.8 for location.
    • Rooms from $1,011 a night.
    Check prices for Waldorf Astoria Chicago
  2. Charging your EV at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

    • Level 2 charging on site via J1772. All EVs (Teslas use their included J1772 adapter).
    • Chargers are in the hotel's own parking, free for guests.
    • Rated 9.8 for location.
    • Rooms from $828 a night.
    Check prices for Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
  3. Charging your EV at The Guesthouse Hotel, a Select Registry Property

    • Level 2 charging, free on site via J1772 + NACS. All EVs: J1772 ports for every car, NACS for Teslas.
    • Chargers are in the hotel's own parking, free for guests.
    • Rated 9.6 for cleanliness.
    • Rooms from $579 a night.
    Check prices for The Guesthouse Hotel, a Select Registry Property

The rest of the list (15), same ranking

Good to know before you book in Chicago

  • Confirm the charger is active and available when you book, since access can change without notice.
  • Seven listings here show free charging; verify whether it is guests-only at check-in.
  • For DC fast on site, look at Hyatt Place Wicker Park and Radisson Blu Aqua.
  • Tesla Destination chargers appear on several listings; non-Tesla EVs need a NACS adapter.
  • The Best Western Hawthorne Terrace lists 7.2 kW Level 2, enough for an overnight top-up but not a fast turnaround.

How our data works

Booking sites get charging wrong often enough that we don't take it from them. Every charger here is mapped from a public registry and tied to the property itself.

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Mapped from public data

National charger registries, filtered to hotels, are the backbone of every listing.

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Matched station to property

A charger counts only when it sits at the hotel: within 60 metres, or 150 with a matching name.

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Date-stamped

Every listing shows the month we last updated it. Anything unconfirmed is left off, never guessed.

Charging at Chicago hotels: FAQ

Which Chicago hotels have Tesla destination chargers?+

AC Hotel Chicago Downtown, Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Loews Chicago Hotel, Pendry Chicago, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago and 3 more list Tesla destination charging. Non-Tesla EVs need a NACS adapter for these, and access is often guests-only, so confirm at booking.

Questions that aren't about Chicago

These come up everywhere, so we answer them once, properly.