If you are looking for a great place to stay during your time in Chicago, there are a lot of options to look through. However, as we all know, not all hotels are equal (regardless of their price), so it can be helpful to have input from people who have actually stayed at these hotels.

To help you narrow your search, here are five great hotels in Chicago. All five of these hotels have an average room rate that is higher than $200 per night, but they have all been very highly rated by the people who have stayed there and judged to be well worth the rates:

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower: The average room rate here is $289 a night. This hotel received a “Traveler’s Choice” award in 2009, and is extremely popular thanks to its ideal location for anyone interested in sightseeing while they are in Chicago.

The Talbott Hotel: The average room rate here is $268 a night. This hotel is well-known for its top of the line service. In fact, many people have referred to this hotel as a “home away from home” thanks to their commitment to making their guests as comfortable as possible.

Hampton Inn Majestic: The average room rate here is $209 a night, which is a steal given the value that they provide for this rate. You can count on being very comfortable during the time that you spend here.

Hotel Monaco (a Kimpton Hotel): The average room rate here is $275 a night. While most hotels offer free coffee in the morning, this hotel takes things to the next level by offering free Starbucks coffee in the morning.

Homewood Suites by Hilton: The average room rate here is $220 a night, which comes complete with a full kitchen.