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Hotel FelixvsWaldorf Astoria Chicago

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Chicago is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Felix. Waldorf Astoria Chicago is ranked #10 in Chicago with positive reviews from 14 sources including Afar Magazine, concierge.com and Michelin Guide.

Hotel Felix
8/10
111 W. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60654
From $115/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It doesn't just do well, but it looks good too at this chic, contemporary hotel."
Time Out 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 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 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 Travel + Leisure
"This River North hotel is all about Zen ambience." Full review
Oyster 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 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 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 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
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
9/10
11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611
From $276/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Walk through the cobblestoned motor court that resembles a French chateau, and step into the striking lobby-you'll think you've died and gone to haute heaven at this grand dime."
Concierge Concierge
"The Elysian, a 2009 arrival to Chicago's hotel scene, may be the most elegant boutique hotel to open in the city in years."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The elegant roms are furnished with platinum- and champagne-color palettes and textured wallpaper; and most of the marble-covered bathrooms have a deep soaking tub." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Waldorf-Astoria offers top-of-the-line luxury in Chicago. With an intimate, boutique feel -- but all the amenities of a large hotel -- the 215-room Waldorf caters to leisure and..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Those who’d rather not penny-pinch on their next staycation can go all out at this Gold Coast hotel, where the guest rooms average 890 square feet." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Between State and North Rust streets, three blocks west of the John Hancock Tower, this swanky property is pitched as an alternative for gourmands and fashionistas seeking a more intimate pad." Full review
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The best views to request include head-on vistas of the John Hancock Tower.
Gayot Gayot
"Like the New York original, this Waldorf Astoria hotel is pure luxury."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
"This “grand” Gold Coast outpost is the “ultimate in luxury” and gets “10 stars” from fans for its “subtle style”, “exceptional service” and “impeccable attention to details.”"
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Waldorf Astoria Chicago, which was until recently The Elysian hotel, is an Art Deco jewel inspired by the style of Coco Chanel." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The lavishness continues inside the hotel, which you could call “French manor-style,” but “palatial” is more accurate." Full review
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