Excellent view and attentive staff. Food is good but nothing outstanding. We have dined here a few times and the first time was better than the second so I'm not sure if our expectations were too high or the quality changed. It's very expensive for what you get but then again, it's the Signature Room which is known for elegant dining and the best views of Chicago. TONS OF TOURISTS so beware if you're not in the mood for that type of scene. If you aren't up to spending the money for dinner, go up to the lounge and have a drink or enjoy the view in the lobby area. (just don't eat the food in the lounge, it's horrible) read more

Worst staff ever!! All extremely rude and not helpful in any way. They all seem to hate their jobs. Should not be working in customer service if they are not good with people read more

I love this place and I take all visitors and newcomers here everytime I am able. It provides the best views, and has the best deck of any of the observation experiences in Chicagoland. read more

I went midday on a Tuesday and there was essentially no lines getting in. I quickly got to the top and started enjoying the amazing views there. Because there was no lines I was able to snap dozens of pics and enjoy the views. There's some tilting platform you can go on for an extra charge but I didn't go on it. No lines on there either and everyone seemed to enjoy it. There's a souvenir shop and bar there as well. This is a much better place to go to than the Willis Tower. read more

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The Sears may be taller, but the Hancock has the better view because it's closer to the lake and to many of Chicago's cooler buildings north of the river. The Signature room has decent drinks, but you might not get seated exactly where you like. The Observatory has no drinks, and you have to wait in a ridiculous queue, but then you get the run of the place once you're up there. Either way, you're in for a great view, so do stop by. read more

Of course the views are amazing, but this is so poorly run, especially considering the amount they charge. We waited for 45 minutes on the ground which we expected and understand. But when you get to the 94th floor to enjoy the Tilt feature, they make you wait on another line that took 30 more minutes. Then you have to wait in yet another line to go back down to ground level. Honestly as nice as the views are, I would never waste time and money again for this. read more

We went to the bar on the 96th floor. The view was amazing, and I was surprised by the number of spiders outside on a floor that high! Food/drinks were expensive, but not bad... Not great, but not bad. I wish they would actually seat people. We had asked for someone to clear a table, and as we were waiting some B sat there and stole our seat. Other than that it was ok. read more

Great place for a drink and watch a thunderstorm roll in and strike the Sears Tower (Willis Center) numerous times. Drinks are expensive but the view is worth it. Did not feel the room sway but after a few mules it probably didn't matter. read more

One of the many great sky scrapers in Chicago. This one, especially, has a lot to offer. There's the Signature Room all the way a the top and a great little are of small shops and restaurants all the way at the bottom. And lots of offices and apratments/condos in the middle. All in all, adds a nice "little" touch to the beautiful Chicago skyline. read more

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Very good views, history and space to enjoy. Go on up take your time, enjoy a beverage.

Line is long (about 25-35 minutes) but once you get to the top the view is fantastic! Defiantly worth the wait. Gift shop items are expensive. But overall a great experience! read more

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I bought the Chicago city pass and this was definitely on my to do list. My family and enjoyed the views from here, very breath taking! My brother and I did TILT! It's soooo short! But we were nervous as the windows kept moving. Thanks for the wonderful experience! read more

Super cool spot for a great view of the city. We came in on a weekday in the summer and there was zero lineup. Amazing. The view really is great and I love that they had a cafe up there so you could enjoy the view with a nice snack. Service was super friendly from the ticket people to the elevator people. read more

Thanks to yelp we knew to skip the observatory and go straight to the lounge! What a great tip!! We didn't get a seat next to the window, but that was ok, the are great views all around. The drinks are a little pricey, but they come with an amazing view. I'd also skip the snacks as they a way overpriced and nothing special. And girls, make sure you use the restroom!! read more

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I did the JH Center and the Willis Tower in one day, and would recommend the Willis Tower over the JH Center. My reasoning is not because of the view, but because of the way the lines are managed. Even with fastpasses, it took a long time to get up and things seemed to be running inefficiently (not filling up the elevators, etc). Also, when we wanted to get down, it took 15 minutes before we got an elevator. The view is gorgeous, don't get me wrong, but I would do Willis over JH. Also, I did not do the Tilt so I can't comment on that. read more

Probably the best view in Chicago, I like it more than the Sears tower since it's right on the lake. The tilt which is $7 is something cool too, and you gotta do it if you spend the time going up there... You can just buy your ticket when you are up there, no need to buy it in advance. I kept on wondering if the thing would break and I'd just fly down to my death, probably wouldn't happen though since I would just turn around super fast like spider man and grab onto the ledge of the building and pull myself up, I was prepared for that, but it never happened so I couldn't impress anyone which kind of sucked. -1 star for lack of thrill. Make sure you bring 2 quarters and a penny too, you can't miss out on the cool penny souvenirs at the top! Also, make sure you bring a good camera, because cell phone cameras up here don't play nice with the sun shining though the windows. Either you can see the faces but not out the window or you can't see the faces and out the window. read more

Their tourist management is awful. While staff where friendly, their signage was confusing, they printed tickets with no ink and the facility was kind of dirty. With all of that said, the tilt was awesome and fun. Views are great, and again, staff are pleasant, helpful and incredibly nice. read more

What can you say about the signature room, wow what a great place in the Hancock. Best restaurant I've been to in chi town. -Mike read more

I had a very romantic brunch here. The food was good and I drank a lot of champagne! I love love love the view! Everyone should go the The Signature Room at least once....especially if you are new to Chicago. Try to make reservations ahead of time and request a window seat. ;-) -Tina read more

Best view I've seen of Chicago other than from a plane! It was a bit crowded, but it's understandable, the view is amazing from all ends. The food is really expensive, but you're pretty much paying for the view. It's is a go to place if you're in the city! read more

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View was phenomenal but drinks and food were ok. Very limited choice and pricey $$$$$. However the view is worth it. read more

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Views were amazing , recommended for everyone Elevators were fast . We went to John Hancock during the day when the sun was still out , then went to the sky deck at night . read more

So while on a river and lake tour our tour guide recommended the observation deck at the John Hancock building over the Willis Tower. It was a great recommendation as the views were incredible being able to see from all sides of the building rather than just to the southwest. Even better they have a military discount to my entire family so we got in for $10 each. Didn't do the Tilt but it looked neat and was only $7 a person. read more

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Really cool experience. We did the tilt experience. If you do not know what that consists of, the tilt is on the 94th floor and its a hydrologic system that "tilts" you 30 degrees off the side of the building promptly making you look down on the street. It's a fun experience; however very frightening. If there was one complaint it would be the behavior of the security guards who were not very nice. read more

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A true experience! Go to the bar on the 96th floor bar and have a glass of wine and imagine that you are in a beautiful cocktail dress in the 1940's with a man dressed swanky suit gazing out on the view. Okay, this was what was going through my mind instead of being there with my older business associates :-) Very classy and romantic. read more

3.5 stars I came here on a Friday night to take an out of towner for an amazing view. The wait for the elevator was about 20 minutes and the wait for the table was even longer. To be seated by the window would have taken a couple of hours but luckily since we didn't have a preference, it took about another 20 minutes to get a table. The view was still good even though we were sitting in the middle of the lounge area. The drinks weren't all that great according to my friends but my raspberry fizz was delightful but not at all worth $10. I'll probably be back to show more out of towners the same view and I'll order the same overpriced drink. read more

If you are visiting Chicago a stop in the observation deck is a must. For those of us who like to relax a little the lounge is a great place to kick back and take in the sites. My daughters tell me the view from the ladies room is outstanding. The prices for drinks are reasonable for the venue. Plan your time accordingly for the visit. The elevator can take 10 to 20 minutes and a table might take 15 minutes to get. Overall you can't come to Chicago without taking advantage of this offering. More I would suggest the read more

My family and I got a terrible experience from the manager and host at the signature lounge. After a member of our party lost an item of theirs, we asked if they could assist us in contacting our previous server, just to check if they may have spotted the lost item. We were immediately met with a condescending and unwilling attitude. To be in a helpless position like that and to be treated in such a way is unacceptable. Enough said. If you want to feel like you're not worthy of being 96 stories up and looking at a great view, then this is your stop. read more

This was a pre-dinner stop on my trip to Chicago. The day was not very clear so the lines were pretty reasonable. My travel companion said it was very slow compared to other trips. It is $20 to go to the 94th floor observation deck and $25 for the same experience with a "selected" cocktail. If you want one of these cocktails, this option has a small discount. There is a more expanded menu of drinks, snacks and gelato upstairs. There are platforms, bar area and tables to sit at which are nice and cozy. I ended up staying about an hour and a half and enjoyed it very much. read more

I was a tourist that day. I haven't gone up since I was a teenager...so it was a fun thing to do.

One of the best views of the city. Make sure to stop by Hancock Tower and get one of their fine crafted, well presented cocktails. Get your money's worth with your drink and get a little bit more buzzed being 1000 up in the air. I enjoyed the butterscotch whiskey with piece of bacon. read more

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Although the John Hancock Center doesn't have the skydeck, I must say the view is way better. I visited at night since I had done the skydeck during the day and the view was breathtaking. They have a small bar, the martinis are good, as well as a seating area where you can look out as you have your drink. I saw they had a Tilt ride, which pretty much sticks you out of the building while laying on the glass, seemed cool, but it's not for me since I'm terrified of heights. Get the City Pass so you can enjoy fast pass access, it's worth it if visiting Chicago. read more

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Went here to do the tilt experience. The view from the 96th floor was absolutely amazing. The tilt experience was a must do to lean over the city. read more

Amazing views of the city!! Best view can be found from the women's bathroom! Drinks are pricey, but strong. read more

John Hancock Center - View from the women's bathroom!! Amazing! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I loved this place and the tilt is totally worth it. I am scared of heights so the experience was scary. I was pretty much shaking from my legs to having sweaty hands. If you are wanting to explore Chicago I would visit this place and do the tilt. read more

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I visited this place in this past and hope to visit it again. It was awesome to stand on the glass and feel like your floating on air. The only down side would be the long lines to get to the top of the building. however I would recommend everyone to visit this place when visiting Chicago. read more

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The view of the city was breathtaking! I went to both towers and I think I enjoyed this tower much more than the Skydeck. The difference is, this tower has cleaner windows and is less crowded. My photos came out great! read more

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This is definitely a must visit if ever in Chicago. The views from the 94th floor (1,000 feet high) are simply breathtaking. I recommend purchasing the city pass, as it gives you access to all of Chicago's attractions. There is a bit of line that forms as if waiting at a amusement park to ride a rollercoaster. Once you've entered the elevator, its mere seconds before you're stepping onto the 94th floor. We visited during the evening and it was a beauty to see at night with all the lights of the city. We were also able to view the fireworks from the navy pier. They offer one other attraction while up there, the 360 tilt. This is a must, I'm not big on heights, so I was definitely skeptical to trust it, but I was convinced into it, and hold no regrets, definitely an experience unlike no other, as your literally facing the street 94 stories below you at one point during the tilt. This is not included with the admission price, and you can purchase admission to the tilt once up there. They also have offer beverages and snacks for purchase while up there. We spend about an hour while up there, don't see anybody spending more time, so it allows you time to plan other activities during your stay. Just be aware that the you also have to wait in line for the elevator to become available, so there is a line,similar to when coming up, and once inside, its just as fast going down as it is going up. read more

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You want to wait in line to have a good high view of Chicago ? This is it . If you don't try the tilt then this is pointless . I like the tilt , I didn't like that they charge you $25 or 2 for $30 for the photos since you can't use your phone for pictures . Other than that , this place is cool for a good pic but the lines are too long . I suggest you buy your tickets beforehand , through travelzoo or Groupon. read more

This is a must see while not as popular as the Willis tower the John Hancock Center is better. There is almost no line and it is much cheaper then the Willis tower. In addition the views of Lake Michigan are stunning in fact the views of the whole city are stunning. My favorite part of my visit to this skyscraper is the tilt. The tilt made me shake is was scary. Also it had amazing view of the whole city. This skyscraper is a better choice to visit then the Willis tower. I think this is a must see. read more

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