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    Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection

    4.4 (212 reviews)
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    Amanda G.

    I had been DYING to stay here for years. I love the science-y vibe, technological "surprises" in the room, and I love dark and moody hotels. It was everything I hoped for. Read on for important info: I booked through Bonvoy app with my AAA bennies. Watch those prices - they came down over $80 when I checked and rebooked teehee. I parlayed my gold elite status (don't scoff - this is nice for me) into a corner room upgrade. Loved the privacy at the end of the hall. I rarely do room service bc I don't like food or trash in my room but in typical Amanda fashion I was doing time sensitive work while on vacation. Womp womp. The mushroom omelette came in clutch. I tried to have my items delivered by the two quirky robots they have in the lobby but a human took and delivered my order lol. Housekeeping was wonderful and amenable to my schedule. Never made it to the bar - my brother lives in the city and has a priceless bourbon and rum collection so I have a personal bartender. Ahem. The women working reception day and night were awesome - welcoming, knowledgable, and friendly. Overall: Super clean, super stylish, smelled incredible. Steps away from Miracle Mile and The Shoppes.

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    Ethan B.

    Went in for cocktails after dinner and really enjoyed! Bartenders were great! Super knowledgeable and friendly with just the right kind of Chicago sass. Loved it! The drinks were fun and some good twists on old classics. I had two smoked drinks which hit the spot. Great place for a drink!

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    Karen L.

    Great location and wonderful service! Third time staying here on our trip to Chicago and still loving it. The hotel style is pretty unique, modern and hip. It is on the smaller side, with not too much lobby space but the rooms are pretty decent in size. The design of the room is pretty cool, unlike the typical hotel. Service was great. When we checked in Jaqueline was so friendly . She went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. I would highly recommend a stay on your next stay in Chicago.

    Lynn B.

    Great location in the heart of the city one a half blocks from Michigan Ave. near the high-end shops and plenty of restaurants. We were in a king deluxe room with a city view, and it was small. Not too small for two people, but tight for two open suitcases. Showers is open to the room, but a curtain can be pulled for privacy. Staff was welcoming and pleasant. Live musician(s) were performing most in the entrance of the attached restaurant. Very nice vibe!

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    Meredith C.

    My husband has stayed at this hotel multiple times when traveling to Chicago for work. It is a nice hotel in a good location. Room service was ok, but he was starving after a full day of travel.

    Kristi H.

    I have never stayed at an autograph collection Marriot and I stay at Marriott all the time. The experience has been like none other. This hotel is gorgeous and so so freaking cute. The shower is awesome. The set up is perfect. The attached bar is sweet! Now I will try to book auto going forward.

    Carolyn M.

    Nice stay overall, but major issue with the shower. Room 501 really needs to fix its bathroom set up. Every time I showered, water poured out from under the shower and completely soaked the bathroom floor. I had to use extra towels just to keep it from flooding toward the sink area. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and staff were polite but the shower design is a serious flaw that makes it hard to enjoy the stay. Hopefully management looks into redesigning the shower area. It's a simple fix that would make a big difference for guests. (See pic)

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    Isaac B.

    Came here for the Cubs Wild Card games. Phenomenal Location: 10/10, near Northwestern campus, plenty of food and entertainment options. Customer Service: 10/10, the front desk attendants were always bubbly and in good spirits. Room: Bed was comfortable, black out curtains, no complaints whatsoever. Rainfall shower head. Adequate pressure. Gym: What you'd expect, dumbbells up to 50lbs. A few treadmills, ellipticals, benches etc. Towels were provided, no water bottles, did have a water filling station. Food: If you are a titanium elite member, you get an option for free breakfast (up to 44 dollars). Take it. Seriously. I cannot overemphasize how good this food was. I don't think I came close to using the entire voucher daily. Thats eggs, toast, potato and cheese hash brown, yogurt / granola, grapefruit juice and coffee without scratching 35 bucks. Overall: I would definitely stay here again, I look forward to it!

    Maria-Elena T.

    Visiting a friend and stayed one night. Pros Ab board in gym Gym 24 hour Gym had disposable wipes. Good music in the gym The good shower caps and they were in the room! Nice vanity kit. Location Room dark Cool and efficient elevators Snacks and wine in the lobby Friendly staff Printed for me Makeup mirror! Alexa to play music Robots! Happy hour wine and snacks in the lobby. Cons Housekeeping issue and communication? Many complaints about room not ready and one woman asked at nearly 5:30 and they said they forgot to call her to tell her it was ready. Room v small. I was one person with 2 suitcases. Can't imagine if there were 2 people with 4 suitcases. My layout would have made it v difficult to move around. I would stay here again!

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    Gracela B.

    Tech savvy and modern hotel. Love their restaurant where we had breakfast daily - front and restaurant staff are superb. Valet is another story - I came out to check on our car (coming from restroom) and asked if a white jeep was outside and the valet gave me attitude and asked me for the "number". In any case, he was of no help so I asked my husband for the ticket and I figure that has the number. It wasn't a busy morning there were only 2 cars parked for valet and apparently one is a white jeep so he could have spared me with his attitude so early in the morning. There were so many ways he could have answered. Sighed... other than that, I wanted to give 3 stars but not fair to the other hardworking staff. I did report it to one of the staff for she saw me walking back with a strange look on my face and she said she will mention to management. The rooms though can be cooler - AC was off. Love the location within walking distance (.5-1.5 miles we love to walk and explore) to Sbux Roastery, Gibson's Steakhouse, Magnificent Mile, Navy pier, Art Institute of Chicago, Harry Potter store.

    Paid and extra $100 for a room with a view and this was it. Do not stay here! They are completely incompetent
    L T.

    Absolute worst hotel experience I've ever had. Where do I even begin... -Found unauthorized charges to my credit card. They couldnt explain what they were for, but still after contacting them multiple times I was never refunded. -Was charged extra for a room with a view, which was just a roof covered in air conditioners (see picture). -The front desk gave keys to our room to another guest who not only entered our room but locked us out of with all our stuff inside. -Paid nearly $300 at their restaurant and did not receive the appetizer or dessert. They said they would refund (which they never did). Management and Marriot have done absolutely nothing to refund us the $100s they stole. DO NOT stay here under any circumstances! Not worth the risk.

    JR M.

    Lovely little gem! Arrived after flying on a red eye - I let the front desk know we would be in early and to my surprise there was a room for us at 6am! Room was spacious and very modern in design. There was an issue with the bathroom door and we have to call a couple times - not sure what the delay was but ultimately it was fixed. Location is perfect - close to several bars, restaurants and shopping. Would stay here again!

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    What a great hotel staff great Rancho Mirage comfortable and clean loved the glass shower and breakfast for platinum members was very good

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    Moxy Chicago Downtown

    Moxy Chicago Downtown

    (230 reviews)

    $$

    River North, Near North Side

    I really enjoyed this hotel. The lobby is a vibe. I love the industrial feel it gives in the room…read more The big floor to ceiling windows are great when waking up in the morning to get a view of the city and at night to see the skyline. Pac-Man in the lobby is a classic. Lucky we stayed therr and were able to use the machine. No wait.

    The Moxy brand is geared to young people who want a cool work vibe. It's a chain that focuses on…read moreminimalist amenities at a more affordable price in central locations. This hotel was located within the loop near the river, shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel rooms are basic and small. We were fortunate to get an upgraded room with two queen beds and an amazing view out the window of the city. The window was large and clean. The beds were comfy with ample pillows. Four pillows were provided. The hotel set up is a bit awkward. Room is best for one person as lacks storage for large luggage. Plus there is not a defined bathroom. The shower is within the bedroom. Fortunately the shower was frosted but you walk right into the bedroom so you must be comfortable with those you stay with. Plus the room does really have a deck and chair to work. The desk is a fold down from the wall. The chair for the deck is located on the wall and not really suitable for long term working on sitting as does not have a back to it. The best thing above this hotel are the staff. The front desk staff are super friendly and accommodating and aim to please. The bartender was super friendly and attentive as well. Lastly parking is not available right at the hotel. You have to walk two blocks. Plus parking cost 59 dollars and that's the discounted rate. Also not really a suitable place to drop luggage off. If you pull up to the front door, you are blocking traffic. Base on price of 400 dollars the night we stayed, I would say it's not worth the stay. Maybe it's worth 200 or less for Chicago.

    Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District - King Room

    Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District

    (138 reviews)

    $$

    The Loop

    While searching hilton.com for a hotel to stay at on the day of my birthday, Hampton Inn Majestic…read moreChicago Theatre District was the first to pop-up within Chicago. I want to say that I have had my eye on this hotel for a while now after looking for Hilton hotel locations with a peloton bike, which this one has. Other than that, I loved that the location of this hotel sits in the heart of Chicago, surrounding a plethora of activities which made it the perfect choice for hotel stay to celebrate. Okay, it was an experience going up to the lobby area to check in at this hotel, a blonde moment as I am known for if you follow my reviews. The lobby is located on the 4th floor, so be sure to choose "L" for the lobby because there is no 4th floor button listed in the elevator. Me and two other hotel guests had an adventure going up to the lobby area after trying to figure out where the 4th floor button was. My experience with the receptionist working behind the desk was nothing less than professional. Since my room was already booked through Hilton Honors, the only thing check-in consisted of was a verification of my information, a briefing on what is offered, and the receptionist giving me my room key. For your information, check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out ends at 12:00 PM! If you have the Hilton honors application, there is the opportunity to check in with the application, choosing your room, and receiving a digital key, which will allow you to go to your room contactless without seeing a receptionist upon your arrival. I have not used this method, but if you are interested in no contact whatsoever then you can use it with the Hilton Honors application. After locating and entering my room, I thought to myself this is fancy once I took notice of the design and interior color which appeared so elegant! There was a variation of vibrant colors in the room from its curtains to the headboard of the king-size bed, the carpet, and a gold chair that looked like something out of your grandmother's house. Out of all, I just could not take my eyes off the curtains which reminded me of cherry blossoms because of the colors. Inside the bathroom there were liquid products by Gilchrist & Soames Zero% attached to the wall. Throughout my travels, I have noticed that hotels have completely dealt away with the mini shampoo, bath soap, and conditioner products that made great travel hygiene additions. Along with those notable things inside of the room, it met my cleanliness standards. I had no issues whatsoever getting comfortable in the king-sized bed during my stay as my head was engulfed in between the comfortable pillows. While utilizing the shower, I really enjoyed the water pressure; its soothing pressure made me feel very cleansed during each usage. It was wonderful toggling with the spray patterns, with the addictive feel of the pressure hitting my face and body. Other things the room came with that I noticed were a comforter, an iron, ironing board, blow dryer, safe, comforter, a coffee maker (Hamilton Beach), a mini refrigerator, microwave, and USB and AC plugins attached to either the headboard of the bed, lamps, or the television cabinet, which added a nice touch to the room. And the Wi-Fi internet was easy to connect to and not once did I have any connectivity issues with it during my stay. Hampton Inn Majestic, as expected, had an exceptionally beautiful inner interior! As a fitness enthusiast, it was great having a fitness center onsite because it allowed me to keep up with my fitness routines during my stay. I must say that I was pleased to see several dumbbell weights, medicine balls, kettlebells, a decent selection of workout machines, and two peloton fitness bikes which charmed me out of my panties once I spotted them. And oh, honey did I enjoy it on my birthday with the lovely Hannah Frankson as my peloton instructor, who put my legs through torture during her low impact workout. Having the complimentary breakfast was a relief because I did not have to worry about finding a restaurant for breakfast in the morning. And I was highly satisfied with the quality of what was presented. It is served daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM. For you all visiting the city of Chicago, there are plentiful sights, activities, and restaurants within a radius of Hampton Inn Majestic. As a resident, a few that I adore are Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago! Next door is the CIBC Theatre, which I noticed upon my initial arrival at the hotel. And if you are looking to explore the city or outer part of the city, the Chicago Union Station, and CTA Train Station are very accessible to-and-from. I would surely book Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District again due to my experience with it because the hotel met my comfort needs, and I loved that its location is within an accessible distance of things of interest in downtown Chicago. ~ Live every moment ~ Thomas G

    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.

    The Langham, Chicago - Two double beds.

    The Langham, Chicago

    (441 reviews)

    $$$$

    Near North Side

    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.

    The Langham is going down as one of my favorite hotels and arguably for sure top 5…read more The room was amazing and I was very impressed by the birthday set up my wife arranged with the hotel and a third party vendor. Our view was stunning and I loved I could see downtown and the river from our room. We booked the cinema suite for a cute movie night and I loved that. They had a cute popcorn station with candy and pop, plus you can order room service. The spa was amazing and the facilities were nice.

    The St. Regis Chicago

    The St. Regis Chicago

    (45 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.

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

    (166 reviews)

    $$

    Near North Side

    I had a wonderful experience staying at the Fairfield Inn over St. Patrick's Day week. I appreciate…read morethe hotel having a filtered water station in addition to the ice machines. I want to give a special shout out to Fannie, Javier, Dayana, and Jose for their top tier service at breakfast each morning. The food was delicious, the facilities were clean, and the staff was nothing but kind and attentive. My friends and I will definitely stay here again.

    Whenever I am back in town, this specific property is the one I like to stay in, if possible…read more Sometimes in the summer it can get expensive but I try hard to put myself here because of the location, and specifically the staff. I was personally greeted by India when I walked through the revolving door, which is always a great touch. They are super accommodating to my needs, can get me a couple bottles of water, and a late checkout due to my status with Bonvoy. The rooms are still in good condition, (in my opinion) some of the sofas are dated but the most important part when I stay here is the bed. It's not a mushy old mattress, they're great with support and comfort. The hotel is in a great part of River North, close enough to walk to the lake, or the Mag Mile. Even closer are top class restaurants and specialty stores, along with plenty of places for nightlife. Thanks for another great stay here! I'll be leaving for my flight home in a couple hours.

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