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Swissotel ChicagovsFairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park scores significantly higher than Swissotel Chicago. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park comes in at #21 in Chicago with endorsements from 11 reviewers like Gayot, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.
Swissotel Chicago
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323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The Swissôtel's triangular Harry Weese design allows for panoramic vistas of the city, lake, or river—and the comfortable, contemporary rooms feel like condos, with marble bathrooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Swiss efficiency in downtown Chicago with services geared for business travelers (there's a new 38,000-square-foot event center)." Full review
Jetsetter "Refined Swiss sophistication, crisp service and unmatched views of the Windy City and Lake Michigan." Full review
Time Out "The hotel is a thoroughly high-tech operation, from the ergonomically designed furniture to the 42nd-floor state-of-the-art fitness center offering jaw-dropping views of Lake Michigan." Full review
Star Service "At Illinois Center, next door to the larger, bustling Hyatt and across the river from the Sheraton, this Swiss treat is a standout when it comes to location and views from the amenity-rich guest rooms." Full review
Gayot "This hotel's decor manages to be both modern and warm at the same time, with a chic limestone-floored lobby and cool, inviting colors throughout."
Zagat4.5
"“Modern and comfy” rooms showcase “killer views” of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan at this “outstanding” “customer-oriented” property that remains “European at its core.”"
Frommer's "Gorgeous views on all sides, including the lake to the east. The rooms are more practical than plush, with large work desks and lots of natural light coming in from the windows" Full review
Lonely Planet "Water vistas are just part of the attraction at this triangular-shaped, mirrored-glass high-rise at the confluence of river and lake." Full review
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
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Oyster Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat
Not For Tourists Jetsetter Show All Reviews
200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Whether you're here with family or to honeymoon with your new honey, this exquisite property provides the perfect vacation refuge."
Frommer's "The grand circular lobby sets the Fairmont's tone: upscale and lavish rather than cozy and personal." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Add an excellent Asian restaurant, a wine bar, a spa, and stunning design by David Rockwell, and you've got one of Chicago's most luxurious hotels in this price range." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Following a $50 million renovation by renowned architect David Rockwell, the Fairmont Chicago has established itself as one of the Loop’s most popular hotels." Full review
Time Out "A feeling a refined romance pervades in these cushy digs: oversized bathroom, seperate dressing rooms, fluffy robes and in-room spa services complete with Champagne and choclate-covered strawberries." Full review
Star Service "Set within a vast residential, commercial and retail complex overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, this hotel is one of the better deluxe values in Chicago." Full review
Gayot "Long on amenities, this hotel features 687 good-sized, good-looking rooms and posh public spaces."
Zagat4.3
"This “elegant” conference hotel is “close to everything yet quieter than staying on Michigan Avenue”, and has “spacious”, clean-lined rooms and suites with “gorgeous” marble bathrooms."
Not For Tourists "Luxe rooms overlooking Lake Michigan at the mouth of the river."
Jetsetter "Luxe downtown sleep near Chicago's main attractions with three restaurants and a spa." Full review
