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Ambassador Chicago, JDV by HyattvsW Chicago - Lakeshore
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, Ambassador Chicago ranks significantly better than W Chicago - Lakeshore. Ambassador Chicago comes in at 87 with approval from 14 reviews such as Gayot, goop and Travel + Leisure.
Ambassador Chicago, JDV by Hyatt
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Frommer's
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1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The arrival of Ian Schrager's latest hotel breathes new life into the Gold Coast landmark Ambassador Hotel and brings style to the masses."
Fodor's "What was once the slightly faded Ambassador East is now hip and sleek; the location's as stellar as always." Full review
Jetsetter "A streamlined, sophisticated reno of a Neo-Georgian Gold Coast landmark by boutique hotel veteran Ian Schrager." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A renovated 285-room hotel in a prime Gold Coast location, a short walk from Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Gayot "These days, its new role is to redefine not only Chicago's hotel scene, but the boutique hotel world --- at least, that's what hotelier Ian Schrager set out to do when he took over."
BlackBook "Having created the monster that is boutique hotel culture, Ian Schrager has now revived Chicago's storied Ambassador East in a decisively anti-glamour manner."
Zagat3.8
"This “stunning” Ian Schrager boutique “tucked away” on the Gold Coast is an “elegant redesign” of the old Ambassador East."
Frommer's "Located in the Gold Coast, surrounded by million-dollar mansions, the property has managed to woo its neighbors, with whom you’ll rub elbows at the popular Pump Room restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "Today people still come to admire the celebrity photos, grab a round booth and dig into golden-age classics at the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hotelier Ian Schrager knows glamour, and The Public is a re-imagined Gold Coast hotspot—an au courant transformation of the historic see-and-be-seen Ambassador East Hotel." Full review
W Chicago - Lakeshore Frommer's Fodor's
Oyster
Time Out
Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This property promotes itself as a hip boutique hotel and attracts a relatively young clientele, but sophisticated travelers might feel like it's trying too hard." Full review
Fodor's "Overlooking Lake Michigan and Navy Pier, this sleek, high-energy hotel has guest rooms with modern, clean design and an elegant neutral palette." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 520-room W Chicago - Lakeshore delivers the chic decor you'd expect from a W, and the impressive features." Full review
Time Out "The city’s second W hotel has come a long way from its previous incarnation as a Days Inn. The hotel has a sleek, casually expensive décor." Full review
Star Service "A clubby verion of its Westin sibs in town, this sexy business hotel also works its magic on couples and fashionable singles that call this their home Friday-Sunday." Full review
Gayot "Formerly a budget hotel, this place was transformed into a sophisticated urban retreat in 2001."
BlackBook "This W hotel flaunts a tranquil, lake-side location and the hipper-than-thou lounge Whiskey Sky, located on the 33rd floor."
Zagat3.8
"This “chic” member of the W chain boasts views of the lake from the upper level nightclub and some guestrooms."
Lonely Planet "Lobby chairs appear to be carved out of tree trunks and river rocks fill a public bathroom troughlike sink… The earthy aesthetic feels entirely appropriate here on the lakefront." Full review
Lonely Planet "The hallways sport trippy glowing carpet that leads to your modern-design 'wonderful' (city view), 'spectacular' (lake view) or 'fabulous' room (lake view from a higher floor)." Full review
