Hotel Lincoln in a 1920s building facing Lincoln Park

Hotel Lincoln

An eclectic, flea-market-chic boutique across from
Lincoln Park, with a beloved rooftop bar over the lake.

2012 1816 N. Clark Street, facing Lincoln Park

Hotel Lincoln. 1928, Loewenberg & Loewenberg, 1816 N. Clark Street. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.

Hotel Lincoln exterior
Hotel Lincoln exterior. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Hotel Lincoln exterior
Hotel Lincoln exterior view. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Hotel Lincoln exterior
Hotel Lincoln exterior view. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Lobby at Hotel Lincoln
The lobby at Hotel Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Lobby at Hotel Lincoln
The Hotel Lincoln lobby. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Lobby at Hotel Lincoln
The Hotel Lincoln lobby. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Lobby at Hotel Lincoln
The Hotel Lincoln lobby. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Lobby at Hotel Lincoln
The Hotel Lincoln lobby. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Restaurant and bar at Hotel Lincoln
Dining and cocktails at Hotel Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Restaurant and bar at Hotel Lincoln
The restaurant and bar at Hotel Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Restaurant and bar at Hotel Lincoln
The restaurant and bar at Hotel Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Amenities at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln amenities and facilities. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Amenities at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln facilities. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
A guest room at Hotel Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Guest room at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln guest accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Suite at Hotel Lincoln
A suite at Hotel Lincoln. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Suite at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln suite accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.
Suite at Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln suite accommodations. Photo courtesy of Hotel Lincoln.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • An unbeatable park-side setting facing Lincoln Park, near the zoo, the lakefront, and Old Town.
  • The J. Parker rooftop bar — one of the best skyline-and-park views in the city.
  • Playful, characterful design and a genuine neighborhood feel.

What to keep in mind

  • Recent guest scores have been uneven — read current reviews
  • A vintage building; rooms vary in size

Best for Travelers who want a lively, neighborhood-immersed Lincoln Park base with a standout rooftop, away from the downtown bustle.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Hotel Lincoln, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Hotel Lincoln, used with permission. Details may change over time.

Why this building matters

Built in the 1920s on Clark Street overlooking the park, the building reopened in 2012 as a design-forward boutique hotel that leans into its neighborhood’s personality, with vintage finds and local art throughout. Its rooftop bar, J. Parker, has become a Lincoln Park institution for its 360-degree views of the park and Lake Michigan.

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