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4.5 Stars - 7 Reviews and 370 Opinions
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States
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Bob_Shan
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5 mins walk to the South end of Michigan Ave. (The Magnificent Ave.)
The hotel is horribly OLD!! The room layout is strange, with a truck of area not able to put any thing. Elevator is quite noisy. Wardrobe is in bathroom, and bath tube is broken!
Besides, my room was smelling, I hope that was the only occasion, but the hotel is definitely not worth the money.
The hotel claims to be the finest luxury hotel in town but I'd opt for any 5-star international brands, e.g., Westin, Marriots, Renaissance, Hilton, etc. if possible.
Unique Quality: From the room on the south side, you can get good view of the river and the south end of the magnificent ave.
Hotel 71 Photo: Room
tpmcmaho
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Although there were a few bad reviews here, i gave Hotel 71 a try. I stayed in the average room with a king bed. My stay went very well. The staff was extremely helpful and nice to talk to. I will stay here again.
The bathroom was large and very clean.
There is a wireless network but it did not work well. I was forced to use the $11 broadband connection.
There is a breakfast shop right around the corner.
Hotel parking was $39 a day!!! OUTRAGEOUS!
baldridged
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Chicago was by far one of the cleanest cities we have ever been too. No litter anywhere! Even in the early morning hours on my jogs…no litter! The weather was phenomenal! The people were friendly. We were very lucky indeed calling this one of our best getaways ever!
Unique Quality: HOTEL 71:
Pros: Location Location Location; Trendy and Updated. Wonderful Staff...April was wonderful. Spacious Rooms and Baths.
Con: Do not take a room by the elevator.
NEARBY DINING:
Catch 35 - Terrific Seafood spot, wait for a booth if you are a couple.
Heaven on Seven - THE BEST cajun spot ever. Breakfast and Lunch only. Funky and local.
Smith and Wollenskys for lunch-On the terrace, yes a but pricey but the terrace on a sunny afternoon lends to lingering. Great service too.
Topolobampo-Rick Bayless's spot. FABULOUS "mexican" fare on the upscale side. Great decor and food, service cool at first but improved as our check grew.
Hotel 71 Photo: View from room 3003 Hotel 71---raising the bridges
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baldridged
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benellard
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Waited 15 minutes to check in; the front desk was a one-man show. Our corner room on the 34th floor was clean and comfortable (though a bit scary: see below) with a stunning view of the Chicago River. Of course, you had to lean a bit to see it, but it didn't cost extra and the basic price was very good. The people are polite and helpful. There's an Italian restaurant and pizza place next door and a bakery/coffee/sandwich shop next to that. Best of all, there's a White Hen convenience store (everything from Tropicana to Absolut) just across Wacker Drive. Indeed, convenience is the draw here, and all-in-all it's a good deal I recommend to anyone who's willing to put up with, let's call them oddities.
Unique Quality: Visually, the place is an overdesigned nightmare. We're talking both leopard and tiger prints on hallway carpets that also mix suggestions of paisley and Mies van de Rohe. There was a leopard print chez lounge in our room, and the curtains... well, lets not go there.
If you press the phone button that says Wake-Up Call, no one answers. If you complain, you'll be told -- pleasantly, I'll admit -- that you're supposed to press Operator. You can only get ice on the 7th floor, but they might be out of ice buckets. You don't get one in your room. But be careful finding that 7th floor. The elevator lighting is so dim, you don't know what button you're pusing.
yooperprof
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The management here is hoping for a young and trendy clientele, and they certainly have succeeded in revitalizing the old "Executive Inn" which formerly occupied this space. From the sleek design of the (small) lobby to the designer vodkas on offer in the bar to the techno music in the elevators, Hotel 71 seeks to define itself as a haven for the leopardskin and Prada set.
One possible drawback is the location - it's a few blocks off desirable Michigan Ave. Another shortcoming is the lack of elevators - there are only four public elevators for hundreds of rooms. But as long you don't expect this to be the Four Seasons, chances are you'll be satisfied here - espcially if you get a good rate from one of the hotel discounting websites!
Be sure to ask for a room with a river-view.
Hotel 71 Photo: Chi-chi Chicago?
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KarenTaylor
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Booked this on the Internet, and wasn't disappointed at all. First room we got was very near the lift, and noisy, but a great room. We moved the following day to a slightly smaller corner room with a fantastic view of the river. Concierge staff very helpful, also doorman. Never saw the housekeeping , but room was immaculate. Furnishings were top class, and location brilliant. I would stay here again if ever I'm lucky enough to get back there.
Unique Quality: Views and location were superb.
Hotel 71 Photo: View from Bedroom.
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We just had a girls weekend in Chicago March 20-22 and we stayed at Hotel 71. The location on East Wacker was perfect for shopping on Michigan Avenue and State Street. The rooms were huge and the views of the river were unbelievable. We had three rooms and the hotel accommodated us by giving us an adjoining room and another room next door on the 29th floor. We got a great rate from easyclickttravel.com of $134 a night and for that price it was a steal!
My reservation with Hotel 71 was obtained through priceline and we had 40+ people traveling with our group. Our group was a combination of both adults and small children and the hotel was great in accomodating both. The hotel rooms are beautifully decorated and extremely spacious. The views of the Chicago River are amazing from the hotel. Getting in/out of the hotel was very simple as the hotel offers valet parking with in/out privelages that is included in your nightly parking fee.
From the time we checked in until the time we checked out every member of the hotel staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. This ranged from trying to get all of our parties on the same floor or at least close by so that the kids could easily play in each other's rooms to the front desk employees "chatting" with the kids about their American Girl dolls and their excitement to visit the new store.
The bellman and valet parking attendants ensured our cars were ready and waiting for us the second we walked out the door and jumped to help unload our items and get them to our room quickly when we returned from our excursions for the day.
The maintenance staff helped us with a vending machine problem and because we were not able to get the machine to work he had breakfast delivered to our room for all of our troubles so that my daughter was able to get some food before she competed that day. Not only did he resolve the problem but he actually checked back with us later in the day to ensure that we received the breakfast and that everything was okay.
As a guest, these gestures may be small but they meant a lot to us as it shows that the employees of Hotel 71 truly care for their guests and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that their stay away from home is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
In Chicago for three days - Any suggestions for Hotel - central location but not stodgy ? Something with a Latin edge?
Thanks,
Doc
My friends say that Hotel 71 is pretty hip. It's in the Loop, right on Wacker, close to Mich Ave, etc. I'm drawing a blank about the Latin theme.
I'll check it out ... thanks, Doc
I don't know about the "Latin Edge" but check out the Talbott Hotel or the Hotel Burnham. I love the oak paneled bar in the Talbott. It's centrally located just off Rush street near the Magnificent Mile area. Hotel Burnham is an old hotel in the Loop that was recently refurbished. It's trendy and has been beautifully restored. They're both smaller "boutique" hotels.
They both sound great etoile .. merci ... doc
I've stayed in Hotel 71. It was excellent and the location can't be beat. They've got they're own website, it's worth checking it out.
The W Hotel City Center is an excellent place to try. I loved it and have been there twice when in Chicago. It is in the Loop, but you would be surprised that it is pretty quiet on the weekends as that part of the city closes it's doors. However, it is only a few blocks from all the activity. Plus they have excellent specials. I think people believe they are priced way too high. Best of all it is very hip!
Views and location were superb.
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