Thompson ChicagovsJW Marriott Chicago
Both JW Marriott Chicago and Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, JW Marriott Chicago ranks marginally better than Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel. JW Marriott Chicago ranks #11 in Chicago with positive reviews from 12 sources such as Gayot, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Thompson Chicago Show All Reviews
21 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Chicago’s Gold Coast glamour pad, with high-tech rooms and a much anticipated eatery." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Walking into one of the all-business guest rooms might just remind you of a man’s suit... the contemporary decor is accented by Robert Mapplethorpe’s floral photos." Full review
Star Service
"Located just north of the Sofitel and Waldorf Astoria, this sexy hotel provides more cosmopolitan flair than anything you'll find in the city's cache of Kimpton properties." Full review
Gayot
"When it opens in summer 2013, this property --- formerly The Sutton Place Hotel --- will blend in perfectly with its luxe surroundings in Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood."
Frommer's
"As I write this, The Thompson is the “it” place in Chicago, thanks to its quirky cool design, plus the popular onsite restaurant, Nico Osteria." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Four things really stand out at the Windy City’s 247-room Thompson hotel: the superlative service, the location... the rooms... and, most of all, the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Previously Sutton Place Hotel Chicago." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 247 spacious rooms are equally elegant, with beautiful bathrooms and lots of high-end amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It offers a winning combination of modern-retro style, a home-away-from-home ambience, attentive service, and value for money." Full review
Time Out
"Clean mid-century design and effortless luxury in the heart of Chicago, the Thompson Hotel Chicago is a boutique centrepiece of the Gold Coast neighborhood." Full review
JW Marriott Chicago Show All Reviews
151 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60604
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A perfect blend of old and new... This hotel has seriously good bones, but its interiors wow even further with a fresh, contemporary design."
Fodor's
"Mixing architectural elegance with a sleek modern style, this historic property has lots of gorgeous areas." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Opened in late 2010, this upscale hotel is housed in a historic neoclassical-style building with crystal chandeliers and a grand staircase in the lobby." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Its location in the Loop, a block from the Board of Trade, screams “business hotel,” but this 610-room Marriott defies that categorization." Full review
Star Service
"Nonetheless, this Marriott is one of the only deluxe-leaning addresses in The Loop, as most of the deluxe hotels cluster near Michigan Avenue, north of the river.
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Gayot
"Among American cities, Chicago has one of the finest architectural legacies, which is why we're so glad to see the restoration of its Daniel Burnham."
BlackBook
"The 610-room hotel focuses on modern luxury with crisp and sophisticated rooms set with bright, warm colors and amenities like an indoor pool and a spa complete with Turkish baths."
Zagat
3.8
""Contemporary meets traditional" at this upscale, business-focused chain outlet in a renovated historic Daniel Burnham building featuring marble bathrooms with “excellent” stand-alone tubs."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"In a city packed with architectural gems, JW Marriott Chicago manages to elegantly stand out." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This palatial early 20th century bank, complete with Corinthian columns, winding staircases, an over-the-top ballroom and endless marble, is an opulent nod to history." Full review