Cass Hotel

Holiday Inn Express - AKA Cass Hotel

The Cass Hotel on Wabash in the River North neighborhood - just a block from Mich. Ave - is now a Holiday Inn Express property, and they are putting this in the "discount boutique" category of accomodations. This means you might be able to get great rates here, but that you shouldn't expect the same size of room, nor the same level of accoutrements as in other hotel properties nearby. My room here was perfectly acceptable - a little on the small size, but decent - although the in room shower was a little tight. The lobby is small, and the "continental breakfast" on offer was essentially the same as you might find in a cross-country Days' Inn. But again - the rate was great! I was able to stay here in February 2009 at a rate (pre-tax) of $39 a night. (A Hotwire Deal.) Location, location and location are three factors that I really appreciate about this place!

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

Cass Hotel Photo: claasic 1930s era

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Cass Hotel - Great Location At A Good Price

The Cass Hotel seems to be a popular hotel. After staying here in June 2005, I discovered why:
* Excellent location in safe part of the city.
* Close to local shops/restaurant/transport links
* Good sized rooms
* Good prices
* Friendly service.

Unique Quality: As soon as you leave the door of the hotel and look up to your left, you see the Hancock Tower rising into the sky - You know you're in Chicago!

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average

Cass Hotel Photo: From Business Card

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Tourist area hotel with ok prices.

When we drove into Chicago, we just picked a hotel at random and that happened to be the Hotel Cass. I think we got lucky since the hotel rates were reasonable for a downtown hotel (about 100 US dollars) and the staff were very friendly about where to go for food and some music.

The hotel room I had was plain by any standards and was comfortable. It was like your average hotel. The lobby feels like a colleg dorm and the rooms are a bit on the old side, but the place will save you cash for your Chicago adventures and still keep you happy. I've been to this hotel now on 2 seperate occasions and have no regrets.

Parking is in the nearby parking lot and cost about 20 US dollars a day. I suggest parking your car when in Chicago since the traffic can be utterly insane. Don't forget to have the parking ticket validated by the hotel for a discount.

There's tones of stuff to do around the hotel, with a nearby University to offer some interesting funky places to go to.

UPDATE: It's now a Holiday Inn. Same hotel, modernized, without the Sea of Happiness now (saddly), and same prices. Was still the same place but with newer decor and a bigger TV :)

Unique Quality: Good location down near Michigan street. A small bar in the front of the hotel is friendly and a great place to grab a drink before, and after your evening excursions (now gone!).

Best Budget Hotel Downtown!

I'll be honest. I was a bit skeptical about staying at the Hotel Cass after I read a traveler review on another website. This traveler complained that this hotel must "charge by the hour," if you know what I mean. I did share an elevator ride with, what I assume was, a prostitute. That was within the first 10 minutes of my arrival.
I can't tell enough people about that.
The Cass Hotel has small rooms and it is definitely older-looking. However, I will NEVER STAY ANYWHERE ELSE AGAIN!

Cass hotel is a great place!
Location, location, location!

Unique Quality: Location, Location, Location

1. Catching a cab is almost too easy right outside the door.
-also, ESPN zone is down the street and that attracts plenty of cabs.

2. You can walk to subway stations very easily

3. You can walk to Mag. Mile (5-10min)

4. You can walk to Navy Pier (25min)

5. You can go around the corner of the block and sit on steps of an office building for a quiet smoke.

6. McDonalds, Rainforest Cafe, Hard Rock, and several late-night clubs are two blocks away on very well lit street!

I am DONE paying $120 for a cramped room that isn't walking distance from anywhere! Stay at the Hotel Cass.

Best Deal Downtown

A block or two away from the Magnificent Mile, this is the best hotel for budget travellers in Downtown Chicago. The rooms are small, but not cramped and they are clean, but not pristine. The service is excellent!! There is a cafe and a lounge downstairs and many restaurants nearby. Laundry facilities and nearby parking with a discount..

Firststay in Kumachan200x

Good location, good price

My boss recommended this place to me and I'm still trying to figure out what's wrong with it. Clean, comfortable room in a great location for just $80 a night. Hard to beat that.

Cass Hotel

$60-80

Unique Quality: If you are the kind who enjoys the basic comforts of Motel 6 but hate to be completely away from the action this is the place for you. This is a no thrills place, sure, but you are just a block away from the 'Magnificent Mile'

Cass Hotel

Unique Quality: This is one of the cheapest hotels downdown. Just some bloks away from the Water Tower.