Hotel Lincoln, JdV by HyattvsClaridge House Chicago
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel ranks marginally better than Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast. Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel comes in at #35 in Chicago with praise from 10 publications including BlackBook, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt Show All Reviews
1816 North Clark, Chicago, IL 60614
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Directly across from Lincoln Park, this historic property has a fresh, cool, kitschy vibe but feels authentic thanks to details like the original Hotel Lincoln sign in the lobby." Full review
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For the best views, ask for a room on the ninth floor or above, facing east toward the park and the lake.
Jetsetter
"Freewheeling, neighborhoody stay in a 1920s Lincoln Park building with seasonal eats from a Michelin-starred chef." Full review
Star Service
"JDV's Chicago entrant is a wonderful, well-rounded option, and the understated, self-effacing accommodations are a glove-fit for their first Midwestern location. " Full review
Gayot
"Joie de Vivreâs Chicago hotel venture is an ultramodern hangout for guests wanting to experience the Windy Cityâs trendy Lincoln Park neighborhood."
BlackBook
"Outside the bustle of the city, this Lincoln Park hotel offers a quirky, vintage-looking stay but in a newly renovated building."
Frommer's
"Not only is Hotel Lincoln plopped in one of the best neighborhood locations in town... it’s also among the most fun, lighthearted, and quirky hotels in Chicago." Full review
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Request a room on floors nine and up for the best lake views (you’ll pay about $40 more for it), and be sure to pop up to the J.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hotel Lincoln is an oddball, but in all the best ways." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel is a hip and stylish property with a boutique feel despite having almost 200 rooms." Full review
Time Out
"The complete overhaul of this 12-story Lincoln Park hotel (formerly a Days Inn) has been years in the making, and it looks as if it’s been worth the wait." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Funky neighborhood hotel with a relaxed vibe befitting its locale next to Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Zoo." Full review
Claridge House Chicago
1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"This hotel has the cottage look down pat, and the upbeat personality extends to the guestrooms."
Frommer's
"The Indigo is perfect for anyone looking for a cool (but not too edgy) alternative to the cookie-cutter business hotel." Full review
Concierge
"Part of a midpriced boutique chain launched by InterContinental Hotels, the Hotel Indigo has an exuberant Margaritaville-meets-Nantucket design theme."
Fodor's
"Even though this hotel caters to business travelers, there is something refreshingly noncorporate about its guest rooms and lobby, which is dressed in plucky blues and greens."
Travel + Leisure
"As soon as the blue-and-white sailor-striped décor begins to make you forget the city outside, the genius of the beach concept becomes apparent." Full review
Star Service
"A more free-spirited version of Starwood's W Hotel brand, this place is geared more toward cost-cutting commercial types and midrange leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot
"This member of the Indigo collection brings stylish, inexpensive chain lodging to the Windy City."
BlackBook
"It's tucked away on a quiet Gold Coast residential street, and that's exactly how they'd like to make you feel: at home."
Zagat
4.2
"A “very friendly” staff welcomes guests at this “cozy” boutique with “fun Florida Keys decor”, where the “beach-themed” rooms are on the “smaller” side but “bright and comfortable"."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A quiet oasis in one of Chicago's most tourist-friendly neighborhoods, Claridge House offers the best of both worlds" Full review