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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60611

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxury Accommodations

    Experience the epitome of luxury at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile with flat-screen LCD TVs, Italian marble bathrooms, and upscale bedding in every room.

  • Renowned Dining Options

    Indulge in prime steak and seafood at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse and Bar or savor traditional fresh dishes at Center Court for breakfast and lunch.

  • Modern Amenities

    Stay fit in the multi-level fitness center, unwind at the sauna or spa, and take advantage of the 24-hour business center and historic event space on-site.

Book now to enjoy a luxurious stay at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, conveniently located near top Chicago attractions.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Good food quality

At the hotel

Popular amenities

79 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Auditory guidance
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage services
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,069 reviews
7/ 10
Location is great, and with parking
Richard · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.5out of 10
1069 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Good food quality

Worth knowing — Poor room quality · Inadequate bathroom design

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    The breakfast service staff have been consistently friendly and professional over the years.

  • Location10.0

    The hotel is conveniently located and preferred for repeat visits.

  • Amenities9.5

    Amenities are standard and meet the expectations for a hotel of this tier.

  • Food and Beverage9.5

    Quality of food was mentioned positively, indicating satisfaction.

  • Overall Experience9.0

    Overall, the long-term guest enjoys returning but was disappointed with the room.

  • Cleanliness7.0

    The room had marked walls and a shabby appearance, indicating a need for repair.

  • Value for Money7.0

    The stay felt like a waste of points, indicating poor value despite not paying upfront.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

54% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.51069 reviews
  • A clean but small room with friendly staff though a bit pricey.

    7/10

    Richard · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Location is great, and with parking”

  • Poor value proposition; can’t recommend.

    3/10

    Noah · couple · 2026-09-16

    “Nice to have a good pillow selection.”

  • We loved our stay at your hotel. It was beautiful. We just wish we had more time to explore around the hotel. We were ju

    10/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-09-14

    “The location was wonderful! Close to everything.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Genevieve · couple · 2026-09-14

    “emplacement, piscine”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Aguglia · solo traveller · 2026-08-31

    “Posizione eccellente, struttura molto bella.”

  • Worst hotel experience in a decade. Poor service, inadequate facilities and lack of interest in delivering a nice experi

    6/10

    Melody · couple · 2026-08-24

    “Location is great but that’s about the sum of positives.”

  • Of all the hotels in downtown Chicago this is your best choice

    10/10

    Vern · solo traveller · 2026-08-20

    “It is so convenient to everything in downtown Chicago. The staff is always extremely friendly and helpful and the property is always clean.”

  • Be ready for over charged parking cost that is not told to you before

    6/10

    Joseph · family with children · 2026-08-11

    “Location”

  • Great rooms, locations, but let down by some details.

    8/10

    Corey · family with children · 2026-08-10

    “New decorated suite rooms very nice! Very clean, housekeeping staff helpful, Great location for families Lovely pool”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Ella · family with children · 2026-08-04

    “Comfortable stay, excellent and attentive staff”

  • Great place to stay central to all of the fun Chicago has to offer!

    9/10

    Kristina · couple · 2026-08-03

    “The cleanliness and size of the room were great. The location of the hotel is ideal for many of the tourist spots in the city. There is also a train station not far from the hotel that I was able to take to different parts of the city.”

  • My Go To Hotel in the City!

    10/10

    shawnfQ9611LT · Family · 2026-08-01

    “This is a wonderful hotel in Chicago. The location is perfect, the workout area/pool are amazing, and the staff is great. I will definitely return the next time I want to stay in the City!”

  • Beautiful Hotel but Rooms not suited for busienss travel

    6/10

    richbX3613AK · Business · 2026-08-01

    “Beautiful hotel, but the beds were not comfortable. In addition, my room lacked a desk. When I travel on business like this most recent trip, I need a desk!”

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