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The Talbott HotelvsHotel Felix
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Talbott Hotel scores significantly higher than Hotel Felix. The Talbott Hotel ranks #24 in Chicago with praise from 8 publications such as Zagat, oyster.com and Frommer's.
The Talbott Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The accommodations offer a respite from the city pace with their quiet elegance and high-quality amenities."
Frommer's "With the feel of an upscale European inn -- and a loyal clientele of regulars -- the Talbott is one of the city's best small, independent hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1927, the hotel retains bits of that historical feel but has also focused on making the space eco- and tech-friendly." Full review
Time Out "Quite possibly the only hotel in the world with a life-sized cow mounted on its frontage... this boutique hotel is reminiscent of a small, upmarket European inn." Full review
Star Service "On a lovely tree-lined street one block from Water Tower Place...this is the perfect hotel for those who suffer existential angst while staying at the large generic chain hotels." Full review
Gayot "Built in 1927, this hotel strives for --- and achieves --- opulent English elegance."
Zagat3.8
"“Extremely comfortable and well-appointed rooms” are the highlight at this “quaint” and “cozy” “European-style” independent with Frette linens."
OysterUpscale
"Built in 1927, the 149-room Talbott is an upscale boutique hotel that retains much of its original grandeur." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Talbott Hotel blends vintage with modern, housed in a renovated 1920's building in a trendy shopping district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Hidden in plain sight, the Talbott is discretion embodied, with a clubby vibe just steps off Michigan Avenue's bustling Magnificent Mile." Full review
Hotel Felix Michelin Guide Time Out Star Service Gayot
Travel + Leisure Oyster Fodor's The Telegraph Frommer's
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
