Gorgeous and stylish, this Hyde Park hotel offers a cozy ambiance with unique artwork and retro decor. Enjoy top-notch dining, comfortable beds, and a vibrant neighborhood with easy access to museums, the lakefront, and the University of Chicago.
Located in Hyde Park, a neighborhood in Chicago, Sophy Hyde Park is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grant Park, while Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at McCormick Place, and consider making time for Lincoln Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chicago travel guide
1411 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60615
What's nearby
Jackson Park
11 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Chicago
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
17 min walk - 1.5 km
President Obama’s Chicago Family Home
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Barack Obama Residence
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
51st Station
3 min drive
Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park)
5 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
5 min walk
Starbucks
4 min walk
Valois
3 min walk
Dunkin'
1 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill
4 min walk
About this property
Sophy Hyde Park
Luxury upscale hotel in the city center
Close to University of Chicago, Sophy Hyde Park provides a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Mesler, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and concierge services
A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and a computer station
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
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Daily local cuisine breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8 to 19 for adults and USD 8 to 19 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
Mesler
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 29.35 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 19 for adults, and USD 8 to 19 for children
Nearby parking fee: USD 45 per night (351 ft away)
Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is Sophy Hyde Park pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per night and a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Sophy Hyde Park?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sophy Hyde Park on 1 October 2026 start from AED 1,288, excluding 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.
What time is check-in at Sophy Hyde Park?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sophy Hyde Park?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sophy Hyde Park located?
Located in Hyde Park, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Jackson Park, University of Chicago, and Lake Michigan. Barack Obama Residence and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are also within 1 mi (2 km). Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park) is only a 5-minute walk and Chicago 55th-56th-57th Street Station is 11 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Sophy Hyde Park Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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It is a beautiful hotel, with food places and stores super close by, the rooms and hotel in general is very clean and well maintained. I wish they offered/included continental breakfast but other than that I definitely recommend staying here!
Spacious, clean and well appointed room with comfortable bedding. Nice fitness room and friendly staff. If you’re visiting South Chicago definitely book your stay here. Convenient to many local and chain restaurants, the Lakefront trail, University of Chicago, and the Obama Presidential Center.
The staff and property were great! Never enjoyed staying in a hotel this much. Everything was great, Beautiful inside, great art and the staff created a wonderful environment. Parking is a serious problem but otherwise a perfect stay.
I have already booked my next stay when I return to Chicago in a few months.
We recently stayed there on a Saturday night. The hotel and rooms are very clean and beautifully decorated. The restaurant/bar staff were quite rude, however. I did have a friend
One of the best spots close to the lake in a beautiful neighborhood! You can’t beat the deal only thing could be better is dedicated parking. But you still can find a park nearby, overall one of the best hotels south of down town and really upscale
Our stay at the Sophy was worth the money spent! I was thrilled to walk into a room and see no fly away hairs on my sheets. This is such a turnoff for me, but wasn’t the case at the Sophy. Not to mention that we were in walking distance to the Obama Presidential Center. This was a win, win for us. We were surrounded by restaurants, clubs and stores which didn’t require us to Uber unless we wanted to do a special outing.
My only negative would be that the carpets need shampooing and the toilet seat needs to be changed out (something that cost so little).
Love this place!! The lobby is beautiful, and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Megan
19 July 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is close to a lot of restaurants.
Due to the air conditioning not working in the hotel lobby the onsite restaurant and bar were closed which was unfortunate because a large group attending a wedding chose this hotel for the bar and restaurant so we could gather together.
I love the location, first and foremost! The atmosphere, restaurant, staff members, etc. were amazing as well. Already planning my next trip to Chicago and I will most definitely be staying at The Sophy!
I loved this hotel. The things that stand out to me were the design and the excellent quality of the restaurant. The rooms had a lot of cool touches that distinguish this boutique hotel from a chain and made my stay extra fun.
This hotel was beautiful and well maintained - the room and bed were very comfortable but the best part of our stay was the staff. They are top notch, friendly, patient and helpful! The room latch tripped somehow and I locked myself out, and they were so sweet about it. The maintenance staff were there before I even got back to my floor and were kind and fixed the issue in 10 minutes! I can't say enough good things about the quality of the service at this hotel. And the neighborhood is great as well. Stay here and you won't be disappointed!
Great, newish property in the heart of Hyde Park. Convenient to University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry and Obama Center. Comfortable rooms with nice amenities. Only inconvenience was having to park a block away.
Room was beautifully decorated and clean. The amenities and having the restaurant on site was a big plus. The bed was so comfortable. It was hard to get up every morning. The entire staff was extremely friendly and very helpful.
I enjoyed my stay at Sophy Hotel Chicago overall. The hotel has a beautiful decor and a warm, stylish ambience. The common areas were spacious and well maintained, and my corner suite was especially roomy and very clean. The staff were also friendly and pleasant throughout my stay.
My biggest disappointment was the dining experience. There is no room service, which was inconvenient. I had breakfast at the restaurant and ordered an omelette, but it arrived hard and very brown. The staff were gracious about it and kindly offered me something else and reduced the cost, which I appreciated.
I also had dinner at the restaurant, but unfortunately the food was just okay and lacked flavor. Given the overall quality and atmosphere of the hotel, I expected the dining experience to be stronger.
Overall, Sophy is a lovely, comfortable hotel with beautiful spaces, spacious rooms, and friendly staff. I enjoyed my stay and would stay there again.