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Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph CollectionvsInterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, InterContinental Chicago ranks significantly higher than Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection. InterContinental Chicago scores 87 with positive reviews from 12 publications including Zagat, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
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333 N. Dearborn, State and Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "Bring your lover and leave your work behind when you check into the SAX."
Frommer's "If you're looking for a hotel that combines unique style with high-tech perks, head for the Hotel Sax." Full review
Concierge "More is more at Chicago's new music industry hot spot... extroverted both stylistically and socially."
Fodor's "Visitors to Chicago would be hard-pressed to find a more chic or tech-savvy place than the Sax." Full review
Lonely Planet "Fluff up your best feather boa and head for the bar – the crystal-drenched chandeliers and deep-tufted red velvet sofas would make any high-class madam feel right at home."
OysterUpscale
"This 354-room hotel is centrally located right on the river, minutes from The Loop, and across the street from the iconic House of Blues." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler74.4
"More is more at Chicago’s music industry hot spot (formerly the House of Blues hotel), extroverted both stylistically and socially." Full review
Time Out "In 2007 this 353-room hotel was fully renovated... the revamped image brought Moulin Rouge-inspired Crimson Lounge, a high-tech entertainment lounge and an east-west fusion décor." Full review
Star Service "This style-conscious hotel...is now a Marriott hybrid that operates as a fusion of the PG-13 style found at Kimpton's Allegro and Monaco hotels with that of the artier, edgier, modern The James." Full review
Not For Tourists "Brightly decorated folk-art themed room."
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel Frommer's Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat Time Out Not For Tourists
Gayot Michelin Guide Show All Reviews
505 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "More comfortable than swanky... On the cutting edge of environmental awareness and has won awards for its eco-friendly practices." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 790-room behemoth right on the Magnificent Mile mixes historic charm... with the lackluster contemporary decor of an upscale chain." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The result is an opulent wonderland of terracotta fountains, hand-painted murals, marble mosaics and a 12,000-pound Baccarat crystal chandelier." Full review
Star Service "Built by the Shriners as the Medinah Athletic Club, this place is a tourist attraction all its own, with sightseers occasionally rubbernecking through the public areas on self-guided audio tours. " Full review
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The location here on the Magnificent Mile is hard to beat, but be sure to request a corner Michigan Avenue-facing room in the Historic tower.
BlackBook "Acting as the right aorta in the shopping heart of Chicago, it's the only downtown hotel with a front entrance to the Magnificent Mile."
Zagat4.0
"This “beautiful” renovated historic hotel with a "convenient" Michigan Avenue location is the “perfect marriage of old and new” and features a “gorgeous” four-story lobby with tapestries."
Time Out "Complete with an Indiana limestone facade, embellished with relief sculptures and a golden dome at its pinnacle, the building became in instant architectural marvel. " Full review
Not For Tourists "We love the chocolate and wine bar."
Gayot "This building was constructed in 1929 and was returned to its original architectural grandeur by the InterContinental chain in 1990."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The exquisite lobby is the showpiece of the Intercontinental... Though not as grand, the accommodations are decorated in the same old-world vein." Full review
