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4 Stars - 22 Reviews and 857 Opinions
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60605, United States
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silly659
- Reviews: 23
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A Vintage Hotel
I stayed here for a conference and the hotel was nice. The decor takes you back in time, and has a vintage feel, so if you're looking for somethign modern/retro, this is not the place.
I was unable to use the facilities (gym/pool (which is lap swim only)/restaurants/bars) because I was either in conference or out exploring Chicago, so can't comment much on that.
The room is slightly on the smaller side, though we did have two bathrooms, but the bed was confortable, so we were fine.
Location is great -- it's walking distance to the millenium park, bukingham fountain and not far from the bean. You can also get a veiw of Lake Michigan.
Overall, I recommend this hotel, rating of 7.5/10.
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Pod
- Reviews: 247
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not a drinkers hotel.
Our visit was a bit pricey.. I did like the soapy stuff in the toilette. it smelled so nice.
Unique Quality: It is centraly located.
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
Hilton Chicago Photo: Hilton Hotel. Chigago. USA.
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ThisPartBlank
- Reviews: 7
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Nice
My stay was decent. It's a nice hotel. I liked the look of the exterior.
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Hopkid
- Reviews: 748
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Listening to the El Rumble By
We got a nice price on a room at this Hilton which is located across the street from Grant Park and just a couple of blocks south of the Art Institute of Chicago. The fact that we only stayed one night during the middle of the week made getting that price and reservation easier despite being there in August. I would suspect that it is more full during the weekends, especially during JazzFest, BluesFest, or Taste of Chicago, and when the NFL's Chicago Bears are at home.
The hotel's location is excellent being right on the edge of the Loop and the newer developments, restaurants, etc. in the South Loop area. It is also within walking distance of the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Solider Field. The hotel is large (over 1500 rooms) but service is typical of the top flight of Hilton's properties, namely excellent. The woman who checked us in was efficient, informative, and friendly. Rooms in the front overlook South Michigan Avenue, Grant Park, and Lake Michigan. The rooms at the back, like ours, overlook the downtown area, specifically a parking lot and a segment of El tracks. This was a bit problematic as the El runs fairly frequently on this track and is quite noticeable as it rumbles along. Our room was nice and roomy with two double beds, flat screen TV, and even a couple of comfy arm chairs. The bathroom was fairly large as well.
This being a Hilton, however, breakfast is not complimentary and you'll be at the mercy of the Pavilion Restaurant downstairs. But there are plenty of breakfast alternatives within walking distance that would be more affordable. Also be aware that if you're driving, the cost for parking in the attached lot is a horrendous $41. Per night. Ouch!
Unique Quality: Central location, Hilton service
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
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Cammel11
- Reviews: 171
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Hilton
The Hilton Chicago is located right on Michigan Ave. From here you can walk to shopping, tours, museums etc.. It is a prime spot! The hotel itself is lovely! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The beds were very comfy! The room I stayed in had 2 queen beds and 2 bathrooms. I've never seen a hotel room with two bathrooms! I would recomend this hotel to anyone who wants to be comfterble and in the middle of the city.
- Opinion of Price: about average
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myca99
- Reviews: 38
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Massive hotel in great location
I was at this hotel for a business conference. It is an older historic building, but very grande and comfortable. The rooms are large and the bathrooms are spacious, which I wasn't expecting in such a historic hotel.
Unique Quality: The hotel is optimally located. We were out until about 11 on a weeknight and there were lots of students, tourists, and locals milling about, so it seems relatively safe if you stick with the crowd.
There are a large number of ballrooms that would support large conferences.
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HoneyJen
- Reviews: 21
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Nice and comfortable
We has the mini Suite...which was great..the bed was so comfortable, and a great place to relax. The downstairs bars (the Irish Place & the one with fireplaces) are nice and the drinks are pricey, but very good. Quiet and comfortable rooms. The picture is of one of the ball rooms at the Hilton.
Unique Quality: We had a special package that included VIP tickets to the "King Tut" exhibition at the Field's Muesuem. Really great!
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
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davidtahd
- Reviews: 16
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Chicago Hilton Towers - Classic Elegance
We stayed at the classic Chicago Hilton Towers on Michigan Avenue. This wonderful hotel was built in 1927 and has retained it's charm and elegance. The Chicago Hilton has a beautiful lobby and great views of the Chicago skyline from the west facing rooms and Lake Michigan from the east facing rooms. There is a huge heated swimming pool and also 2 hot tubs and a gym that are very nice. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful.
Unique Quality: The Chicago Hilton Towers was the largest hotel in the World when built in 1927. The location on South Michigan Avenue puts you in close proximity of Chicago's museum district and you can walk to the Shedd Aquarium in about 15 minutes.
- Opinion of Price: about average
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bee_tc2006
- Reviews: 26
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Chicago vacation
Hilton Chicago was a very nice,very expensive place,polite people. But just be sure to do 2 things if you stay at this hotel: ( 1 ) If you ask the conceirge for directions to a certain place,just get a second opinion from someone else. ( 2 ) The if you leave your room hours before you are due to check out,make sure you have all your stuff packed up and know where you left everything or check it into the baggage check downstairs before you leave.
If you are asking why? It's because at 10:00am we left our things half packed and went shopping and sight-seeing and our husbands went to the trade show.We were'nt due to leave till 5:00pm. Well,when my husband came back to the hotel at 4:pm,all of my husband and I's things were gone out of our room and our room key and one of the other couple's room key didn't work.They went to registration and they got security invovled.Well,20-30 minutes later,securtitywent up to our rooms;the other couples things were there in their room,then he went to our room,and all of a sudden,out the blue,our stuff just happen to be back in the room.
Over all,it was a nice place to stay,but,just beware of your belongings if and when you do stay there.
Unique Quality: Breakfast buffet was between $40.00 and $41.00 a person,but was very good.
Think it was built in the 1920's so it was very fancy,great atmosphere,with the huge staircases and at least 4 or more ballrooms .It has 3 bars in the hotel,we went in one called Kitty O'Shea's.It was very nice,good atmosphere.
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Hilton Chicago Photo: Hilton Chicago - our hotel we stayed in
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shadowmon
- Reviews: 82
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Nice hotel, but expensive
Stayed at the hilton, My brother is a frequent business traveller and he had hilton miles to spare. the hotel was nice, the lobby was kind of plain, but the floors to the room were failry nice. I thought the decor was rather loud, but it did look ok, I guess. We stayed on an upper floor due to my brother's executive status, and it had a great view of park. The room itself was rather small, and had too much furniture in it. It had 2 bathrooms though, I think that kept sane.
Unique Quality: You could smoke indoors. Coming from a place like Hawaii, I felt uncomfortable doing it. Besides, It was more cool to call my friends from the snow outside and tell them I was in the snow.
- Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
Hilton Chicago Photo: Kitty O'shea's cow.
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Chicago Hilton
I need a floor plan for the Hilton, 9th floor and above - with room numbers.
You see, I've been staying at the Hilton in the fall for a convention once a year for several years, but this time I'm bringing my girlfriend. She likes to wake up to morning sunlight. Now I do like to pamper her, but not so much so that I'd pay for an east-facing room with a view of the lake. However, there are rooms on the southern side that have an east-facing window that would get morning sunlight, especially during the winter when the sun is away south.
Trying to explain all of this to a desk clerk sounds difficult; I'd like to be able to simply ask for a certain room number.
Thanks
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Can only find floor plans of the meeting rooms!
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/floorplans.jhtml?ctyhocn=CHICHHH
Re: Chicago Hilton
Hello:
Without going into the whole explanation of the hows and whys, you should simply request a South facing room with partial eastern exposure above the 9th floor. The well-trained Hilton desk clerks should have little trouble filling the bill! (Don't be too surprised if they ask you a lot of questions, though, since the announcement of the 'plot' to blow up Chicago highrises might make your request sound 'fishy')
Enjoy our fair and windy city!
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Exactly my thought, Pedersdottir.
But I was only going to add: I'm assuming our friend doesn't want to sleep in a meeting room, LOL!
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Hotel desk agents are usually inundated with a million requests at a time, so it's better to ask the rooms controller or manager.
I would recommend calling or e-mailing the Front Office or Assistant Front Office Manager directly for the specific request. Get their name just in case you run into any problems.
Re: Chicago Hilton
Thanks everyone, but you're all suggesting that I do it the one way that I was trying to avoid because I suspect that it won't work. But thank you just the same.
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In that case, why don't you ask one of the VT members that has stayed there?
Do a keyword search on VT with 'Chicago Hilton' and VT members grkboiler, CliffClaven will pop up.
Ask them.
Re: Chicago Hilton
Hello again:
I just called the Chicago Hilton reservations desk and spoke with Stacey. She reiterated what was mentioned before - call them and make your request. They will fill it 'pending availability of rooms' because the hotel frequently accommodates large groups who - as you know - take up large blocks of rooms. The direct phone number is 312-922-4400. Godd luck!
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Er, what's a grkboiler....??
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Greek, for sure; Boilermaker, just a guess.
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gherkinboiler? :-)
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Fine. I'll just put it in my rcetopper and forget about it.....
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Address: 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60605, United States