12 Vibey Spots For A Hotel Room Photoshoot in Chicago

Inspired to create a hotel room photoshoot in Chicago? You’re in the right place. Chicago is a city chock full of incredibly beautiful locations, indoors and out. We’ve selected our 12 favorite places for a hotel room photoshoot to assist you in locating your next space of creative inspiration and exploration. All of the choices on this list can be viewed and rented through Peerspace, the internet’s largest marketplace for hourly venue rentals, which makes the rental process that much easier. Just keep reading to get inspired!

1. Multi-set loft

The big draw at this loft studio space (known as Kip Studios) for those hoping to do a hotel room photoshoot in Chicago has to be the boudoir circle bed, the likes of which you’d only find at a really chic retro-style hotel! The room it’s in is known as the Blue Room, and in addition to its seven-foot circle bed with a velvet headboard, it includes a custom vanity set with porcelain sink and vanity chair, and a chaise lounge draped in fabric. There are also the Checkered Room and the White Room, if you’d like to try some other photoshoot possibilities. This one is a great choice, especially for the affordable price of just $88 an hour.

2. Spectacular corner 3BR loft In Fulton Market

This 2,500-square-foot brick-and-timber luxury loft is right in the heart of West Loop. It contains three bedrooms available for your use during your hotel room photoshoot in Chicago. All of the bedrooms have seven-foot windows that face west. Their view of the sunset over the skyline of Fulton Market makes for an unbelievable backdrop. 

3. Unique, upscale photo-worthy space

Another fabulous location for a hotel room photoshoot in Chicago is this upscale home within the Fisher Studio Houses, built in 1936. The space is pure Art Moderne style and has Edgar Miller Paintings on the windows. As the host describes it: “The space has quartz counter tops, and unique white glass subway tiles that offer modernism with antique undertones, plus a spiraled staircase. Features curved walls, with glass block windows. There’s also an outdoor courtyard with seating.”

4. Sexy, modern, and unique duplex condo

This incredible, one-of-a-kind condo was built in the 1970s but renovated just a few years ago. The master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the skyline and open onto a rooftop deck. What more do you need to know to be sure that it’ll suit your hotel room photoshoot? We’ll add that the master bathroom has a soaking tub, walk-in shower, modern lighting, and a view of the skyline. What a beautiful space!

5. Modernized late 19th-century urban Victorian house

This four-story, detached home in Hyde Park stands out with its historic interior architectural details, dating back to the late 1800s. It has two fireplaces, a sunny eat-in kitchen, high ceilings, interesting windows, a vintage ceramic tile dining room floor, and a large marble master bath! The garden is a wonderful place for outdoor photography, too. In fact, it boasts continuously blooming flowers throughout the spring and summer.

6. Converted electric switching station

This converted electric switching station is now a beautifully designed, warm and welcoming home. The host describes this Lake View home as follows: “Lots of natural light, 23 foot ceilings as well as bedroom and library spaces on the second floor. This home has a soul …. many effects from its electric switching station days with comfortable modern touches and mid century modern furniture … Lots of industrial touches such as original subway tile, metal beams, copper windows and concrete floors, to name a few”. With all this historic character, it’s one to strongly consider for your hotel room photoshoot in Chicago.

7. AIA award-winning home with exceptional artifacts

This award-winning home in the neighborhood of Lincoln Yards is a top choice among locations for a hotel room photoshoot in Chicago! This home “is filled with exceptional artifacts, fantastic finishes, special patinas and one-of-a-kind artwork”. You have to see it to believe it, so check out the photos of the home in the listing stat!

8. Modern Bronzeville condo with designer features

Here is a modern two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. In addition to its lovely bedrooms, each of which feels like its own high-end hotel room, it has a modern and well-outfitted kitchen. Plus, the ultramodern design elements like a custom wood trim wall in a neutral shade of gray and a walk-in closet really stand out. 

9. Bright, art-filled arched window loft

This loft with stunning, 14-foot arched windows is located in Lincoln Park and is absolutely brimming with gorgeous artwork. The ceilings are 18 feet tall and the layout of the loft is open. It features quite a bit of mood lighting, a gallery wall of art, and props like a giant disco ball, mirrors, and more than 20 plants. The bedroom is on the upper loft and has double skylights for an abundance of natural light.

10. Fantastic rehabbed 1890’s greystone house

Check out this 1890s greystone house, highly representative of Chicago’s specific local architecture. For your hotel room photoshoot there’s a private downstairs bedroom suite. The rest of the home’s 2,300 square feet is equally beautiful, with unique details of all kinds. One reviewer commented of this home, “Clean, neat all rooms easily accessible! Perfect location for our production! So happy they were willing to work with us!” Another said, “The host was very responsive and helpful. The space was perfect for our needs. We shot two scenes for a feature film here.”

11. West Town condo

At this West Town condo you’ll have access to the master bedroom as well as the recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. The windows let in lots of afternoon sunlight throughout, lending excellent lighting to your photography. The 700 square feet of this apartment feel totally spacious thanks to the excellent design and abundance of windows that give the whole place an airy feel. 

12. ​​Spacious Chicagoland suburb apartment

The vintage feel of this Chicagoland suburb apartment really lends itself to a retro-style hotel room photoshoot. The host is also a photographer, noting, “As a freelance model and photographer I have used this space many times for a multitude of different looks.” A photographer is the best suited to designing spaces for photographers because they know what to look for. That added insight definitely shows in this space and its design.

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