Hotel FelixvsKinzie Hotel
Hotel Felix and Kinzie Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Kinzie Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Felix. Kinzie Hotel comes in at 83 with endorsements from 12 publications like Jetsetter, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Hotel Felix
111 W. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60654
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"It doesn't just do well, but it looks good too at this chic, contemporary hotel."
Time Out
"The Felix opened in 2009, bringing a green sensibility to a building that opened in 1926 but had falled on hard times." Full review
Star Service
"On the corner of Clark and Huron streets, in River North...this eco-minded hotel deserves kudos for being Chicago's first Silver LEED-certified hotel." Full review
Gayot
"Like a blooming rose in a rock garden, this eco-friendly boutique hotel perpetuates an environmentally conscious lifestyle in a bustling city setting."
Travel + Leisure
"This River North hotel is all about Zen ambience." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Chicago's first hotel built to meet Silver LEED certifications for its eco-friendly practices, Hotel Felix merges upscale amenities with renewable furnishings and energy efficiency." Full review
Fodor's
"Hip but cozy, the Hotel Felix uses a mixture of soft browns and grays throughout; the rooms are stylish, and the lobby, decorated with glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling, is small and inviting." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Earth tones and earth-friendly practices rule this spirited hotel, from the carpeting and flooring made of recycled materials to the bleach-free cleaning products." Full review
Frommer's
"The hotel pays close attention to making those sustainable design principles visually appealing...the rooms are quite small at this Silver LEED-certified hotel, as are the bathrooms" Full review
Kinzie Hotel Show All Reviews
20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Don't be put off by pretension at this River North hipster hotel."
Time Out
"The 215-room Amalfi welcomes guests by sitting them down at an individual check-in desk with an 'experience designer,' who might suggest a complimentary Amalfitini cocktail." Full review
Star Service
"The hotel's new motto, “We Get It,” points to the youthful and positive attitude you'll discover here." Full review
Gayot
"Residing in the downtown River North district, this hotel places travelers in a terrific location near the Merchandise Mart."
BlackBook
"They call their concierge staff experience designers, and it just gets better from there at this boutique hotel with sweeping views of the city."
Zagat
4.0
"At this “trendy” River North boutique with a "convenient" location that puts guests "in the middle of the action", check-in begins with a sit-down with a personal concierge to plan your Chicago stay."
Fodor's
"With popular magazines on the desks and well-worn books on the shelves, this well-situated hot spot aims for a residential feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Amalfi Hotel." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chicago’s newest glamazon mixes Windy City history with modern design in posh River North."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Kinzie Hotel is a modern, sleek property, which, despite its having more than 200 rooms, has the ambience of a boutique hotel." Full review