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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG HotelvsThe Talbott Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile ranks significantly higher than The Talbott Hotel. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile ranks #6 in Chicago with endorsements from 13 sources like Michelin Guide, Gayot and BlackBook.

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel
8/10
505 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
From $118/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"More comfortable than swanky... On the cutting edge of environmental awareness and has won awards for its eco-friendly practices." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 790-room behemoth right on the Magnificent Mile mixes historic charm... with the lackluster contemporary decor of an upscale chain." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The result is an opulent wonderland of terracotta fountains, hand-painted murals, marble mosaics and a 12,000-pound Baccarat crystal chandelier." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Built by the Shriners as the Medinah Athletic Club, this place is a tourist attraction all its own, with sightseers occasionally rubbernecking through the public areas on self-guided audio tours. " Full review
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The location here on the Magnificent Mile is hard to beat, but be sure to request a corner Michigan Avenue-facing room in the Historic tower.
BlackBook BlackBook
"Acting as the right aorta in the shopping heart of Chicago, it's the only downtown hotel with a front entrance to the Magnificent Mile."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"This “beautiful” renovated historic hotel with a "convenient" Michigan Avenue location is the “perfect marriage of old and new” and features a “gorgeous” four-story lobby with tapestries."
Time Out Time Out
"Complete with an Indiana limestone facade, embellished with relief sculptures and a golden dome at its pinnacle, the building became in instant architectural marvel. " Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"We love the chocolate and wine bar."
Gayot Gayot
"This building was constructed in 1929 and was returned to its original architectural grandeur by the InterContinental chain in 1990."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The exquisite lobby is the showpiece of the Intercontinental... Though not as grand, the accommodations are decorated in the same old-world vein." Full review
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The Talbott Hotel
8/10
20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $155/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The accommodations offer a respite from the city pace with their quiet elegance and high-quality amenities."
Frommer's 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 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 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 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 Gayot
"Built in 1927, this hotel strives for --- and achieves --- opulent English elegance."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"“Extremely comfortable and well-appointed rooms” are the highlight at this “quaint” and “cozy” “European-style” independent with Frette linens."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Built in 1927, the 149-room Talbott is an upscale boutique hotel that retains much of its original grandeur." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Talbott Hotel blends vintage with modern, housed in a renovated 1920's building in a trendy shopping district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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
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