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W Chicago - LakeshorevsFairmont Chicago Millennium Park
W Chicago - Lakeshore and Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park scores significantly higher than W Chicago - Lakeshore. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park scores 87 with approval from 13 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
W Chicago - Lakeshore
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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
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Michelin Guide Frommer's Oyster
Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat
Not For Tourists
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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
