"Good experience. The hotel was clean and orderly, and the room was beautiful. All the employees were friendly and helpful. I liked having books to read and records to play. Enjoy all the beautiful art around the building.2019-03-30"
"Convenient to the medical center. The hotel was interesting, comfortable, and thoughtfully curated. It was very unlike cookie-cutter national chain hotels. Great place to stay.2018-12-23"
Upscale, smoke-free hotel near University of Chicago
Also near University of Chicago Medical Center
6 floors, 131 rooms and suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
24-hour self-serve restaurant
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $35 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 50 pounds - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Mar 2016 < Less
"The hotel was wonderful and amazing. It was a home away from home.2017-04-04"
"The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Ask for a room on the south side, as there's a lot of noise on the north side.2016-06-21"
"Nice room, but the blanket on the bed was ripped. The hotel clerk was helpful, and I appreciated the information sheet explaining parking and checkout procedures. Limited dining options in the area.2018-06-21"
"I expected a nicer hotel for the price, and some of the clientele were suspect. I appreciated that a key card was required to access rooms at certain hours. Average room and pool. Look into other options.2018-06-15"
"Everything was wonderful. Stay at this hotel.2017-09-28"
"The hotel was quiet, and we appreciated the covered pedestrian bridges to McCormick Center. Our room was comfortable, and we enjoyed the view. It was a comfortable stay for the dogs as well. Nice selection at breakfast, and the seating was ample and comfortable. No on-site parking, so plan to park in the pay lot behind the property. We'll definitely stay here again.2022-04-09"
"I had an A+ experience. No complaints. Choose this hotel.2019-07-07"
"The location was great, and the hotel was reasonably priced.2019-07-16"
"The hotel was handy to Soldier Field. The heating control was an issue in our room. We enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant.2018-12-14"
"The room was clean, and the employees were extremely helpful. The hotel clerks went out of their way to help us with a parking issue. I'll definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.2017-11-21"
"The room was right next to a construction site, and the noise was loud. The hotel staff was accommodating about our request for a room change. There was only one set of towels in the new room, but the housekeeper gave me more.2017-11-03"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was hospitable and informative. They provided us with maps and restaurant suggestions. The restaurant was closed for renovations during our stay.2016-08-23"
"Decent hotel room. The staff was polite. Valet parking is pricey; I paid to park in a public lot instead.2016-06-26"
"The hotel was OK; it was rather expensive, but the location was good. The room was clean. I loved having 2 bathrooms, although one of them had an awful smell. Check-in was quick, but the clerk was kind of snooty and didn't give me accurate information about parking options.2019-06-13"
"Easy access to Soldier Field. We liked that the hotel has charm and history with modern amenities. We had trouble connecting to the Internet.2016-05-31"
"Typical, overpriced downtown hotel with limited amenities. The rooms overlooking Michigan Ave. have a great lake view, but poor soundproofing.2015-05-29"
"Located in a safe area and easy to find. The hotel staff was cordial and helpful, and answered my questions about the zoo. The restaurant was pricey, but it was clean and the food was good. Consider staying here, though it's a hike to the river.2017-08-03"
"Located within blocks of major attractions. I loved staying at this hotel. The foyer was beautiful, and my room felt luxurious. I'd definitely stay again. Consider upgrading to a lake view room. I'd definitely stay here again.2017-05-18"
"Close to museums, the planetarium, and Northerly Island First Merit Pavilion. Nice, clean, modern room. There was a little parking lot next door that cost $45 per night. It was a total breeze staying at this hotel.2015-08-10"
"Close to a business center, and there were parks nearby. The room was clean and reasonably sized, and the front desk clerks were accommodating and helpful. I highly recommend staying here.2022-03-27"
"The hotel was old, and the mattresses needed to be replaced. The room wasn't at all clean. The side tables needed to be wiped down. There was hair on the shower wall, and the toilet seat was loose. The bathtub needed scrubbing. The front desk clerk was nice and helped us tremendously. And the restaurants on either side of the hotel were awesome. Find a different place to stay.2020-07-21"
"The lobby was high-end, but the room was below average. It was small and shabby. We asked for more pillows, but the hotel clerk said none were available.2016-07-05"
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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? -
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