Enjoy American cuisine at Cherry Circle Room or try out the 24-hour room service for a cozy night in. Take your pick from snacks at the coffee shop or unwind at one of the 3 lively bars/lounges. Recreational Facilities Stay active at the 24-hour fitness center or relax on the rooftop terrace while soaking in breathtaking views. Don't forget to have fun at the arcade/game room during your stay. Prime Location Located minutes away from key attractions like Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, this centrally situated hotel offers easy access to Chicago's cultural hotspots.
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✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Beautiful hotel
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Incredible location
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Friendly staff
At the hotel
Popular amenities
26 listed
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
Arcade/game room
ATM/banking
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Billiards or pool table
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Concierge service
Conference space
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Dining & drinks
Food and water bowls
Fitness & outdoors
Fitness facilities
Rooftop terrace
Terrace
Safety & cleanliness
Fireplace in lobby
Multilingual staff
Getting around & access
Elevator
Guest services
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Luggage storage
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Free bicycles on site
Free WiFi
Library
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
Review in focus
146 reviews
10/ 10
Terrific space and friendly staff.
Rebecca · 2025-10-09
The guest experience
9.0out of 10 146 verified reviews
Loved most
Beautiful hotel
Incredible location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Worth knowing — Rude staff in certain areas · High prices · Service inconsistencies
How guests scored the stay
Location9.4
Location praised for proximity to the art museum and other attractions.
Food and Beverage9.4
Dining options and food quality were highlighted positively.
Service9.4
Staff described as friendly and accommodating, with some exceptions.
Overall Experience9.4
General sentiment is highly positive with many recommending a return.
Amenities8.9
Amenities generally appreciated despite some issues with room communication.
Room Quality8.8
Rooms comfortable with good amenities, though size and HVAC view noted negatively.
Cleanliness8.4
Rooms mentioned as clean, but some issues with room maintenance noted.
Value for Money8.3
Some guests felt the prices were high for what was offered.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
80% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.0146 reviews
Guest review
10/10
Rebecca · 2025-10-09
“Terrific space and friendly staff.”
Guest review
10/10
Lacy · family · 2025-10-01
“Such a beautiful fun property. I loved the historic but upgrade amenities, location and friendly staff. They went above and beyond to ensure all needs were met. ”
Guest review
10/10
Samantha · partner · 2025-09-28
“Gorgeous hotel! ”
Guest review
10/10
Richard · 2025-09-23
“Really enjoyed staying”
Guest review
2/10
Glenn · 2025-09-22
“Great physical location. Staff in game room and customer service very rude.”
Guest review
6/10
daniel · partner · 2025-09-21
“Room was average. View of the HVAC was less than impressive. Room alcohol and drink prices on the rooftop were more than Las Vegas.
Not a good value. Nice old building with character but not worth the high price to me.
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Best Ever!
10/10
Wendi · 2025-09-16
“Excellent experience!!! One of the best ever. Will definitely return. ”
Guest review
10/10
Thomas · 2025-09-15
“Fantastic stay. ”
Incredible location
10/10
Sinead · 2025-09-13
“Incredible location for the art museum and millennium park! Beautiful hotel with very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommend”
Guest review
10/10
Julia · family · 2025-09-07
“This is a historic hotel. The original woodwork and mosaic tile flooring is beautiful! Sitting by the large windows overlooking Millennium Park for a freshly made breakfast was great!”
Guest review
10/10
Jeanne · partner · 2025-09-07
“While the rooms are small, they have everything you need and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. We really enjoyed the shower as well.
The dining in the lobby was great and service was good there. Finally the location is great if you want to be downtown by the park. There is a lot you can walk to from there. ”
Don't stay here if you want a full service hotel
6/10
Verified traveler · 2025-08-26
“Hotel is very dark, hallways are dated. Historic feeling. Most of all, it doesn't feel like a hotel in terms of service. No sense whatsoever of anyone available to help, welcome you, no information about parking, food options, etc. Front desk was helpful when asked to store our luggage, however. No restrooms off of lobby, you had to go down a set of stairs and up a different set of stairs to get to one. Lobby is up one flight, when we checked in at night there was no one to direct us to the lobby. We had to flag down someone to take our order at breakfast but once it arrived, it was excellent. The2 best thing about the hotel were the bathrooms, which were very clean, spacious and modern, and the lobby "lounge,: which is set up like a library reading room and was very convenient for doing work or having a meeting. ”
Guest review
10/10
Cary · 2025-08-23
“Amazing ”
Great Stay
10/10
Sabrina · 2025-08-21
“With a great location and a knowledgeable and friendly staff this was an excellent three night stay. Hotel was clean and accommodating. I really couldn’t have asked for more. I highly recommend. The only thing I didn’t like was my shower had two shower heads and no door and the two rolled up towels that were placed at the bottom edge didn’t really cut it and my bathroom floor was very wet despite my best efforts. ”
Guest review
10/10
Mike · partner · 2025-08-21
“A beautiful step back in time with modern amenities. Amazing staff and easy access to anything you want to do in the city.”
Guest review
10/10
Victoria · family · 2025-08-17
“One of the tvs didnt work, and neither did the room phone. Dislike the texting communication, and having to go thru 3rd party just to call front desk. ”
Guest review
8/10
Quinn · 2025-08-14
“Rooms small but clean.”
Guest review
10/10
Susan · 2025-08-14
“Fantastic place to stay….close to the lake, shopping and dining.”
Guest review
6/10
Blair · 2025-08-13
“I would stay here again in a different room. The AC did not work well in my room. The room service was good but it took an hour. Would be a good hotel for a group as there are lots of games to be played - pool, golf (indoor), roller skating, etc. ”
Highly recommend
10/10
Sarah · 2025-08-09
“All of the staff were wonderful (valet parking, bellhops, front desk, waitstaff, etc.). The property was lovely and the room was clean, comfortable, and well-designed.
Definitely would visit again. ”
