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Hotel Lincoln, JdV by HyattvsSilversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown ranks marginally better than Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown scores 84 with endorsements from 12 publications including Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Concierge.
Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt
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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 Telegraph8.0
"Hotel Lincoln is an oddball, but in all the best ways." Full review
OysterUpscale
"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
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet Time Out Gayot
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Zagat Jetsetter The Telegraph Show All Reviews
10 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The Silversmith is a hidden gem that eschews the usual chain-hotel conformity for a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired look." Full review
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You'll want to avoid the lower-level floors if you like things quiet.
Concierge "This 143-room gem in the southern part of the Loop was one of many jewels in the crown of Chicago architect D.H. Burnham."
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Ask for a high-floor room to avoid noise from the El train along Wabash Avenue.
Lonely Planet "Although the exterior was designed by Daniel Burnham’s firm, the hotel’s interior recalls Frank Lloyd Wright: the chunky wood furniture has a distinct Prairie School charm." Full review
Time Out "The late 19th-century Arts and Crafts style is evident outside and in, with wrought-iron pieces adding accents to the comfortable (if slightly dated) decorations in each room." Full review
Gayot "This beauty sits right on Jeweler's Row, two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago and one block from shopping on State Street."
DK Eyewitness "Set in the landmark Silversmith building, this terra-cotta-clad Arts and Crafts-style structure was designed by legendary Chicago architects D.H. Burnham and Company."
Gayot "Stylish, well-sited accommodations with continental flair and plenty of above par amenities."
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In the morning, AC Kitchen serves up a European-style breakfast buffet stocked with pastries, artisan cured meats and cheeses; and at the end of the day, the AC Lounge is the place to relax over craft cocktails and light bites (make sure to check out the Monopoly-inspired art installations).
Zagat "This sophisticated Loop cocktail lounge in the Jewelers Row’s Silversmith Hotel comes complete with a creative New American noshing menu and stylish bar area." Full review
Jetsetter "Boutique gem in the Loop with chic, high-ceilinged rooms and a swanky cocktail lounge." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The boutique Silversmith, set in the historic Jewelers Row District, flaunts nifty, gem-inspired décor." Full review
