"Easy access to the L. The hotel clerk was wonderful and accommodating. Great room. Don't think twice; just book a room here.2022-07-23"
"The room was clean, and the hotel staff was friendly.2021-12-19"
"I got to the hotel only to find out they didn't have an Internet connection. I had to find public WiFi sources to get my work done, which was inconvenient.2021-05-14"
"Good experience. The hotel was conveniently located and within walking distance of everything. Don't hesitate to stay here.2023-02-08"
"Convenient downtown location; we walked to all our destinations. Parking at the hotel was expensive.2017-11-27"
"A really impressive hotel. I loved the room size and adored the bathroom. Room service food was pricey and lackluster. Don't use valet parking, just park yourself. Eat anywhere else.2016-09-29"
"Great location. The room was clean, and the hotel staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Good breakfast. 2023-02-15"
"The hotel clerk was polite and helpful, and the breakfast attendant was accommodating, caring, and full of energy. Breakfast was great. Not enough luggage carts. Stay here.2023-01-31"
"Nice, quiet room. The hotel clerk was helpful, but room service wasn't great; it took an hour to get our food, and it was cold when it arrived. I had an enjoyable stay otherwise.2022-03-31"
"Great ambiance and facilities. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful, and went the extra mile to make our experience lovely. The food was good.2022-01-23"
"I loved the original art deco details in the lobby, but the service was tepid. The hotel clerks could be replaced by computer screens, and the patrons would be better off. The room was tiny and utilitarian. Mine came with a running toilet and privacy screen that was stuck open, allowing light into the room all night. An average place, but pricey because of downtown Chicago rates.2023-10-10"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. I highly recommend staying here.2022-02-27"
"Great hotel, amenities, and breakfast.2021-09-27"
"A beautiful hotel with awesome rooms and comfortable beds. The breakfast buffet was good, and the wait staff was efficient. The only negative was that there was only one front desk clerk at check-in and checkout, so there was a long line. Definitely stay here.2019-07-31"
"A bit hard to access due to minimal signage. Nice hotel room and quick room service. When we asked for an early check-in, we were told it would be under a half hour before we could get in our room, but it was 90 minutes. The in-room food and drinks were overpriced.2018-08-05"
"The hotel was clean and convenient to everything. Excellent staff.2022-04-10"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I recommend staying here.2016-07-10"
"Great location for plays and concerts; we walked to several events. Nice, clean room and bathroom, but the bed was poorly made and the sheets only came up to my waist; I had to re-make it. Other than that, the hotel was just right for our visit, and we liked the French restaurant partner.2015-12-25"
"A good, clean, quiet hotel. I highly recommend it.2022-01-30"
"Convenient location. The suite had a full kitchen, and the rates were affordable. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful, and they provided good tips for getting around the city. There was an exercise room, and breakfast was provided.2021-09-16"
"Good experience. The hotel was conveniently located, and the room was clean. Parking was nearby. Don't miss the breakfast.2019-06-10"
"Everything about this hotel was top-notch, starting with the check-in. Our room was awesome, and the employees we encountered were extremely friendly and helpful. I recommend staying here.2017-12-26"
"The hotel room and service were fine. No continental breakfast.2022-04-10"
"The hotel was nice but expensive. We had a good stay.2019-03-24"
"The room was clean but quite small. We had a view of building walls and the heating and cooling units. The staff was professional. Parking cost $48, and the garage was 3 blocks from the hotel.2018-08-28"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
