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    Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown

    3.7 (193 reviews)
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    Shayer S.

    I feel bad but all travelers, especially those with kids, business travelers, and light sleepers, should know this hotel is right next to a fire station. I don't know if there are rooms on the opposite side that are quieter but my room was on the 11th floor facing the station and it was just unbearable. The first night, fire trucks went out at least 12 times between 10pm and 6am making it impossible to sleep. That said, the hotel was otherwise pretty decent. Service at the front desk was good, the lobby is beautiful, the room was clean, and hot water came quickly. For some reason, my room was missing a microwave, though it didn't affect me. The bed was okay but gave me some back pain. Breakfast was weak. Compared to another Hampton I stayed in San Jose, it lacked fruits, bakery items, and drink options. There were some basic cereals, a waffle maker, bananas, and bagels. On the second day, breakfast included eggs mixed with ham and pork sausages which was annoying as someone who doesn't eat pork. The TV remote also needed batteries which should have been replaced before the room was assigned. Overall, it was decent. Aside from the fire station, the location is prime. There are tons of restaurants and bars nearby, and my work was just a five minute walk. But that fire station...just can't get past it!

    Coffee/ TV area of breakfast area
    Kathy P.

    Very nice hotel within the Hilton system. Check in has security at the front. Small snack store and a few basic medicines available for purchase. Breakfast area is immaculate and plentiful. Coffee and TV area is very nice with lively views. The rooms are comfortable and we had the mini bar which was nice with a large counter, microwave, and mini fridge. Bathrooms are new and have a nice counter area. Provided soaps are nice.

    Jason P.

    Great location only 3 blocks away from the Chicago River/Esplanade and 4 blocks away from Michigan Avenue. Great location to walk to most of the tourist attractions within 15-20 minutes. The check-in process was easy but....no early check-in. Upon arriving at 3pm, we could NOT check in early. (Normal check-in time is 4pm) We, along with about 20 others, were waiting in the main lobby area to check in. You may want to plan ahead to squeeze in some attractions or restaurants to kill some time before check-in, if needed. The room (1-bedroom suite) was great. Very well-maintained. Two large TVs with lots of channels, lots of outlets including USB and wireless options, comfortable beds, comfortable sofabed, lots of tables and sitting chairs, good water pressure and adequate temperature control units. My only gripe for the room would be the microwave...it was small, dated and underpowered. It took about two minutes to heat a slice of pizza so that the cheese can melt...any modern microwave would have accomplished that in about 30 seconds. The cleaning service was excellent...stopping by every morning to refresh the room and provide clean towels. They were very accommodating when being asked to come later in the morning/day. On the second floor, there was a fitness center, a pool and breakfast area (free from 7am - 10am every morning). I didn't use the pool or fitness center but the breakfast was what you'd expect...continental plus a few hot options (eggs, home fries...). Valet parking at $69 per night was very reasonable compared to other hotels in the area. The valet attendants there were all very responsive...I never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for the car. (The valet lot is about 2 blocks away, which is the same as the self parking to my understanding) You can also call ahead for them to retrieve your car. Overall, the staff was excellent. From front desk to valet attendants to cleaners...no issues at all. Very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Safe immediate area. There are restaurants and bars in the area that are lively into the evening hours. But as with visiting any large city, it is always a good idea to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings at all times. There were a few homeless people around but I never felt unsafe. Note that during the overnight hours (we observed this as we were leaving at 4am on our departure day) there is a security guard stationed near the lobby area...which is reassuring. Overall we had a great experience at the Hampton Inn...kudos to the staff for making our Chicago Visit a pleasure.

    Mr Z.

    The receptionist was more than willing to answer my phone calls. What is this, a museum? The art was amazing. Curiously, I found that the ice machine had been dispensing cubes of 7-Up instead of water. Since I couldn't resist my favorite soft drink, I decided to pack the ice in a zip lock baggie to save for later. Although, it didn't take long before I had foolishly melted the carbonated soda into my luggage. My luck continued when I found leftover Chinese food in the fridge from a previous guest. I could hardly even tell that it was expired, and it paired fairly well with my baggie of 7-Up. The toilet was a throne fit for a king. And once tripled up, the toilet paper was more than sufficient to stop the uncontrollable diarrhea that consumed my night. To my surprise, there was a Quran in the drawer instead of a bible. I found it to be a delightful read. Alhamdulillah, my friends. I rate the Skokie, Illinois Hampton Inn five stars.

    View from 11th floor.
    Jenna K.

    For the most part all things went great! Good location, stunning views, good free breakfast, and friendly staff. We stayed in a King room and it was clean and nice. The only that would have used improvement was the fact the Kleenex ran out right away, our remote needed batteries (maids wouldn't know this), and we could always use more towels. Toliet is slow and you had to flush most times 2 times just to get things down. Didn't hear anyone else except a little during the day. Our daughter enjoyed the pool. This was a nice place and we'd stay here again!

    The resturant oilo de piu attached to the hotel. Great happy hour and the carbonara is amazing
    Faith M.

    The hotel is super conveniently located walking distance to alot of fun things. Priced well since breakfast is included. We loved the waffles. The resturant attached to the hotel was to die for. The person who made our trip was Jody at the front desk!! She was so so kind to us and offered great recommendations for our trip. Shes super lovely and a nice face to have at reception.

    Lobby
    Anton F.

    I have spent a few nights here while in town over the past few years. The rates are affordable, spacious and great downtown location. The lobby has plenty of seating available with a mini mart to purchase snacks. The rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, center island top, workstation and let out couch. Complimentary bottles of water, free wi-fi and coffee maker with comfy beds for a good nights rest makes it all right.

    This is what they "say" your breakfast looks like.  That is not even close !

    Deluxe King Room; ended up being $174 once all the taxes were added in. Be prepared for higher sales tax. The breakfast was ok. The fruit was not the best. All the bananas were brown. The room was average. The mattress was uncomfortable for me - very hard. The bathroom wall paper and door had water damage and needs repair. The young lady at the front desk barked at us when we asked about the Hilton honors benefits. This was definitely on the low end of what I was expecting for a Hilton property.

    Gerald H.

    Stayed here for 3 nights in May while in town. I had stayed in Chicago at the Wacker Drive location across the river two other times, so this location was a stretch for me. The first drawback was the parking situation. At the other location, you have the luxury of a parking garage a block away. Here there is self park for $55 a day, or valet for $65 a day. So -- I picked valet bc for $10 extra they came bring me my car around. I somehow lucked into a large suite room, which had a living room and kitchenette separated from the bedroom. I really would have rather had a larger bathroom configuration but the room was great. Somehow staying here 3 days, we didn't have housekeeping once, which now that we are out of COVID, carries no excuse. Breakfast area is on 2nd floor and was very big: had omelettes and a large food serving island which I have never seen in any other Hampton. If able, I would score this a 3.5, better than just ok, but some head scratching issues that could easily be handled

    Beautiful place to stay while in Chicago. Clean clean hotel and breakfast was great. Beds were like heaven. My grandchildren loved it. Their valet is a plus. Can not ask for a better place to visit the shedd aquarium. Reasonable prices for Chicago. Will definitely be back.

    The lobby
    Kandice T.

    This hotel is centrally located in downtown Chicago, but isn't fully in the mix of everything. It's close, but not too close. We were able to walk to the Magnificent Mile (10 min walk) and drive to the Navy Pier (20 min drive). Upon our arrival, we had to contend with parking (as with all downtown hotels). They charge $65/night for valet, so we went with that option. It was Memorial Day weekend, so there were lots of people on the street who were day-drinking and getting their party started pretty early. With cannabis being legal in Illinois, I will forewarn any non-smokers that the hotel lobby had a strong aroma of cannabis. It's legal to smoke in your own home, but apparently, all don't follow the rules. I imagine it is difficult for the hotel to control, but they should do something to rid the lobby of the smell. The hotel also has a no-party policy, but as soon as we entered, I noticed a bouquet of balloons sitting at the front desk. I joked with the staff about the irony and they explained to me that it was for a children's birthday party. To be honest, kids parties are loud too and I was happy that there weren't a bunch of children running up and down the hallways on my floor. The lobby has a small convenience store with snacks as well as disposable plates and cups for guests to help themselves to. We ordered pizza one of the nights and wished that we had noticed the free plates sooner. The desk also offers free amenities if you forgot something at home. My teenagers asked for toothpaste and were given some free of charge. The rooms were clean-ish (I found hair in the shower) and the "hot breakfast" was giving Continental! There were scrambled eggs and sausage patties as well as a waffle station where you made your own waffles, but that was it for hot food. The spread consisted mostly of fresh fruit, yogurt, muffins, etc. They offered hot coffee and tea as well as a variety of fruit juices. I believe they had cold cereal and milk as well. It was okay for what we needed, but we will explore other options next time we are in the city.

    Mold in bathroom
    J. S.

    Stayed her 3 nights with my wife When we booked we felt the price was a little high, but figured it would be a nice room. We went without a car, took the train into the city and walked everywhere else. Everything is walkable from this location Anyone who had a car at the hotel was NOT happy about the parking the hotel offered. We waited over an hour for our room The room was a handicap unit which we were not told about and did not need! When we finally got into the room it was not thoroughly clean which made me look closer I found mold in the shower and peeling paint These rooms need some TLC badly! If you have allergies I would stay elsewhere On the pm of our last night my wife was having a bad allergic reaction which she has never had before once we left she was better The elevators are dimly lit and give you a pretty clunky ride There were signs on the 10th floor recommending you take the stairs!!!(what if we were handicapped? How would that have worked?) Look I've stayed in the Hilton family of hotels many times before but this was an odd experience and I can honestly say we will not stay here again

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    This was a wonderful find. We enjoyed a corner table by the…read morefireplace, high top with a peekaboo view of the river. Beautiful Floor to ceiling windows. They've got a great appetizer and wine list for you to choose from the music was perfect. The service was great. We had such a wonderful time, sitting, watching people watching the city Gorgeous space. Great for couples or families and private events.

    While the room was fine. Everything else I booked this hotel for was not…read more Rooftop is a clusyer to get up to, if you can get up there. I was told it closes at 11p the first night, and turns into a club Friday and Saturday and closes later. So to my surprise, the first night I tried to to go up at 10:15, I couldn't because they cut elevator access off at 10pm. 2nd night, I couldn't get into the other area because of a private event. The final night at 9pm, I tried again and was told told they dont open to the public until 9:30p or 10p. WHAT?! According to the website its open on Saturdays 11am to 2am. No break. My first night when I couldn't get up to the roof, I tried the restaurant downstairs. Also closes at 11pm. 10:20, hostess says they just called last call. I said cool I can order a drink. She said no they just called last call. I went back and forth with her and gave up and checked with the desk and they said they close at 10:30p. Then someone else said they close at 11:00pm but will call last call at 10:30 to help with the kitchen. and then confirmed, well they closed a little early that night. If you're thinking you'll get rooftop access or anything here. Look elsewhere.

    Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District - King Room

    Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

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    Hampton Inn majestic will let you relive the Chicago fire!!!…read more Was not a fan of their elevators since they kept jumping from levels 6 and 7 and would randomly stop without being called. The last Hampton inn I got stuck in the elavator and had an off experience with getting help, so I chose to use the stairs. Upon using the stairs we were met with SEVERAL linen boxes blocking our only exit. They were all in different directions and could not be easily rolled out, especially when we were blocked behind them. Instead we had to parkour over it to escape. There was a valet driver sitting at the front and ignored us after I asked for help and continued to say she's just valet she can't do anything. These bins were there for well over an acceptable time, blocking the only stairs and fire safety exit but also for people that didn't enjoy their sketchy elevators. And again, pallets were there days later also blocking the ONLY emergency exit and stairwell exit. Completely unacceptable in a normal city let alone one with history of building fires. Exits should not be blocked and it's clear the building uses this space for "storage" often. Before the fire situation even happened, their breakfast situation was insane. Our first morning was on a Monday. Their service is until 10 am and around 9am we headed down for some fuel. By that time, the dining room was packed, the tiny buffet room was empty of food but packed with people who were waiting for tables, chairs and all of the food to be restocked. One woman was trying to run the whole operation while two men just stood behind the concierge desk and watched the shit show of breakfast service happen in front of them. Someone should have helped her get breakfast together. Even if it wasn't their job, in hospitality, their job as hotel manger or anyone who works in the hotel is to make sure the guest have a pleasant stay, not to look pretty sitting in front of the Hampton inn welcome to Chicago sign. Overall unorganized and not something nice to look at when you first walk into a hotel lobby, chaos. You would think the grievances would stop there. However we were then denied the benefits that we get as gold Hilton members. Previously at hiltons and Hilton branches we have been offered two bottles of water per room per day. Most of the time they would be offered upon check in (which they did not) and given daily throughout our stay. This time the concierge allowed my mom just to go grab them out of the fridge. The next day we did the same and the concierge Robyn gave me immediate backlash even after I said we were previously allowed to take them. She repeatedly said I was wrong and gave no hospitality to hear my side of the story. I didn't want to cause a scene and returned my water. She then slammed them onto our table as I was eating breakfast with my family. Definitely could have been better ways for her to deal with the problem and I did not appreciate the hostility coming from the concierge at 9 am. We were already all crammed at a small table because there are no seating arrangements easily accessible for families or even enough seats in the dining room. One star because housekeeping did great and my room was clean and refreshed when necessary (and because zero is not an option) Otherwise I would hope I never have to stay here again.

    We stayed at this hotel. Very clean and the workers where great. Robyn and her associate i can't…read moreremember her name, but she was an enthusiastic singer...lol The breakfast was fresh and the house keeping was great. If you are ever in Chicago try this place out. The hotel is very unique. Go and enjoy a great stay.

    Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

    Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

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    Near North Side, River East

    Stayed here for a total of 3 nights. There were just way too many issues for the price that we were…read morepaying. The staff were somewhat friendly until different things started to come up... 1st issue: Friday night the elevators completely stopped working. Big problem due to having a small infant and needing to get the stroller down. We were staying on the 10th floor. But an even bigger problem was that we started to notice floods of people come on our floor and notify us that there was not an exit even via the stairs!!!! My husband got on the phone with the front desk and the reply was "you are just going to have to wait for the elevator." This was completely unacceptable and UNSAFE- what if there was a fire? What if something dangerous was happening and we couldn't get out of the building? This itself would have landed this hotel at a 1-2 rating. The elevator issue didn't fill resolve itself for our whole stay- only 2/3 were in service and they took 5-10 minutes to show up each time. Seriously inconvenient. 2nd issue: they put one of our rooms (we had 3 groups) literally next to the pool. Kids were screaming their heads off beginning at 6:30am and it would carry on until 10pm. When SIL called down to the front desk she was told "sorry that's just how it is and it should quiet down soon." Again, completely unacceptable. We had young children and infants who needed to nap and go to bed early. 3rd issue: we asked for a late check out since our flight was later and we needed to get our baby to take a nap- after all of these issues they said they would extend it to 1:00, which was nice. We did then ask if it could be extended another hour and we were told it would cost $25. Fine... what was not fine was when there was banging on our door and someone walked in at 1:25pm to clean the room. It woke up our baby and completely defeated the purpose of us extending our late check out and paying the extra $25. 4th issue: apparently they don't clean the rooms unless you are staying for 3 or more nights? We didn't know about this and assumed we would get new towels since there is a sign in the bathroom saying "hang towels to reuse" or "if you would like new ones, place them on the floor". We needed new towels so we followed what it said and then were told our rooms wouldn't be cleaned or even checked to see if we needed new towels. Good things I will say: - very convenient area - provided a pack n play - Starbucks in the hotel - hotel room was clean Would have love for this stay to have been better since the Marriott is well known and usually a great place to stay.... but the lack of customer service makes it hard to want to book another room at a Marriott hotel.

    It has been a whole decade since my return to the Windy City. I stay at the same hotel- Courtyard…read moreMarriott. It is amazing thanks to Josephine, she gave me a quiet room to rest and even has the extra towels brought up before I could even reached the room. Now that is service! We will be back. Thank you Josephine for making these weary travelers feel comfortable and care for!

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    Two nights at the EMC2 confirmed it: this is a property that treats hospitality as a craft. The…read morerooms are quiet, immaculate, and thoughtfully designed -- but the people are what I'll remember. Shamel, Jackie, and Gwen at the front desk delivered service that was consistent across every shift and every interaction. Requests were anticipated as often as they were fulfilled, and each struck the rare balance of being attentive without ever hovering. Great hotels are defined by their people, and these three make a persuasive case. They're the reason I'd return without hesitation and recommend the EMC2 to anyone visiting Chicago.

    This hotel has a cool modern art and science vibe, and I was constantly amazed by its unique…read morefeatures. From the fascinating art pieces to the magnifying-glass room numbers, and the automated delivery robots Leo and Cleo that bring you snacks and toiletries right to your door, it's a truly special place. It's perfect for design enthusiasts and solo travelers looking for a central spot in the city. They also have an onsite dining option, The Albert, which offers creative seasonal dishes and expertly crafted cocktails. Chris, the bar manager, makes a fantastic Old Fashioned and really makes sure you are enjoying your time. One thing I noticed is that the bar doesn't have TVs for watching sports. It feels like they might be missing out on a big customer base because of this.

    The Langham, Chicago - Two double beds.

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    Truly a 5 star experience at The Langham!…read more I was lucky enough to be gifted a stay and had an incredible time. The hotel is so beautiful, I can see why it's ranked #3 in the nation. If you're able to splurge for club access at $200/person, you'll get to experience stunning city views, breakfast, afternoon tea, snacks, unlimited cocktails, and evening bites. We were also sent a bottle of wine and snacks to our room. I loved that they have a free spa area where you can use the sauna, heated stone loungers, and cold showers. The pool was stunning and we enjoyed swimming, just wish the hot tub was hotter as it was lukewarm. The room was great as well with a Nespresso machine and relaxing tub. Every time we stepped out of the room we would come back to a nice surprise, the room would be cleaned or they would leave the water and ice. Very attentive customer service here. Overall it was nice to live in luxury for the night, highly recommend if you're looking to splurge and relax! Hope I'll be able to stay again someday.

    First time staying at a Langham property and we were extremely happy with everything. We like to…read morestay at high end properties, and this is most definitely is at the top of our list now. We will definitely seek out the Langham properties at different locations in the future and not sure why we didn't before. Everything was superb on every level! We also had Afternoon Tea and it was the most beautiful room we've ever had tea in, along with the food and tea of course. We are having trouble getting "adjusted" to our life back home now. Missing it all very much. A shout out to IGOR in Club dining and lounge. He was fantastic and it was great to see him every day.

    JW Marriott Chicago

    JW Marriott Chicago

    (356 reviews)

    $$$

    The Loop

    We were in town briefly for a wedding, and the JW Marriott was our hotel of choice. While not…read moreluxury, the hotel was very nice and comfortable, and the location was central to our wedding happenings. Everything was great until I checked out and discovered that I had been charged $88 per night for parking. That was quite unexpected. I had been in Chicago just a few months earlier and had paid $55 at the L7 Hotel. So I was shocked that the JW could charge so much. How is their valet parking better than the valet parking at the L7? I realize now that had I been traveling alone, and not with my family, it would have been cheaper to fly to Chicago, than drive the 4.5 hours from Ohio. Apparently the hospitality industry hasn't caught on to the current affordability crisis, or at least Marriott hasn't.

    We landed here not because it was my first choice but because all Chicago hotels were booked or…read moreexpensive. Apparently there was a WNBA event in town. So the JW seemed affordable within the mix...at $700+ a night... I've stayed at a few JWs across Asia and the US. For whatever reason this one didn't seem to meet JW's normally high standard. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I think it started with the lobby and bar. It was always overcrowded and noisy, and just didn't feel very intimate or elegant. That followed with the fact there's only one restaurant in the hotel and both times we visited it was nearly empty. It's tucked on the second floor back in the corner, and just feels like a standard obligatory hotel restaurant. The food was good but the ambience was just odd. The room was well-appointed, including a comfortable bed and soft sheets. And the bathroom had everything we needed. But the service day-to-day required follow up. They forgot to restock coffee, water and cups a few times, and when I called the front desk they delivered in a trash bag. There is a daily service charge that I believe is $50 a night and provides Wi-Fi, access to gym, and a free class. We went to use the gym to access the sauna and steam room, but learned that's part of the spa not gym so had to pay a separate per person charge. The spa was refreshing but fairly standard. Not like the Seoul Marriott with multiple heated baths and a cold plunge. Call me spoiled. Don't get me wrong, the hotel is very nice but for $700 a night and knowing what I know about most JW's this just seems slightly below their standard. I wouldn't pay that much again, but would come back for a more affordable rate.

    The St. Regis Chicago

    The St. Regis Chicago

    (46 reviews)

    $$$$

    The Loop

    I've been to Miru many times and finally got to try out the hotel for a staycation…read more Pros: -I loved that they had two restaurant options in the hotel. Both have incredible views but I would definitely recommend having at least one meal on the Miru patio if you are there during nice weather. -I was most surprised by their massive gym and has stunning views. It's also open 24 hours. They offered Pilates classes as well for an extra fee. -the hotel is brand new and all the finishes are so high end. The rooms are clean and quiet. The hallways are huge and felt like a maze to navigate but it also added to feeling of privacy. -there were so many high end details that made it extra special (the cozy Frette bath robes, welcome drinks, treat box in the room upon arrival, and the accent lighting in the room). -the location. It's just across the river from the heart of Michigan ave on the north end of a residential development. You don't feel like you are in the middle of the chaos of the city but the park, lake front and river are footsteps away. Negatives: -view was underwhelming ( fourth floor river view . Might choose the park view next time. I'd also recommend not facing the river as there was lots of honking/noise. -the room layout was awkward. They have this huge desk between the bed and tv. The full length mirror is a down a long hallway from bathroom/ where you would be getting dressed. -the room service comes on these huge heavy trays. The staff seemed like they were straining under the weight of it/ it was awkward. -I'd probably skip the spa/massage -$90/ day parking. Was able to do a spothero for about $40 next door.

    This hotel has it all from Pilates, to Barre to Yoga to their Athletic Club and Pool…read more The only complaint is that it's not bunched with the other hotels, its toward the end of Wacker next to the lake. So, walking from the Blackbawks shop when it's 20° isn't an easy task. Also, I wasn't able to try the Tre Dita since I didn't book a reservation in advance. Hopefully, I can schedule a reservation in the future. Plus, since it was mid-December, the St Regis had their third annual 12 Days of Sabrage, which guests of honor perform the evening ritual of champagne sabrage, which celebrates the transition from day to night. They offered complimentary toast of champagne and a Vosges Haut-Chocolate truffle. The hotel encouraged everyone to bring a new or lightly used winter clothing for children in need.

    Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown - hotels - Updated September 2026

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