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W Chicago - City CentervsThe Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Allegro ranks marginally higher than W Chicago - City Center. Kimpton Hotel Allegro is ranked #27 in Chicago with accolades from 12 sources including Rough Guide, BlackBook and Star Service.

W Chicago - City Center
8/10
172 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60603
From $153/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you're the loll-around-in-bed type, this is a great place to do it; the super-comfy beds feature cushiony pillow-top mattresses, soft duvets, and mounds of pillows." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Details from the former 1929 Beaux Arts gentleman's club can be seen in the lobby's vaulted arches and gold-leaf ceiling, although a 2009 renovation added thoroughly modern touches."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Employees all wear black at this hip hotel where the soaring ‘living room’ (lobby/bar) feels a little like a dance club, especially when the DJ gets going." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 368-room W City Center features a funky blend of neoclassical and modern design styles." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This stunning Beaux Arts building, which started out as a private men’s club in 1929, has been transformed into one of Starwood’s sleek W Hotels." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This trendy design-conscious icon appeals to the yuppie in all of us, an edgy, attitude-prone, design-driven commercial house, pitched to young up-and-comers." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Recreated as a luxury hotel in 2002, and expanded with 35 new guest rooms in 2012, this property sits in the heart of Chicago's well-known Loop business district, near Willis Tower."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Stylish rooms with 250 thread-count sheets, wraparound couches, a CD library, and W spa robes prepare you for high-end hobnobbing at people-watching mecca Whiskey Blue."
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"This "swank", “trendy” choice in the usually staid Loop looks “more like a nightclub than a hotel”, with a “funky vibe” that's “geared toward a young” clientele."
Fodor's Fodor's
"With a lobby that feels like a club, and spacious high-tech rooms done up in graphite and cream, this financial district hotel welcomes a lively crowd along with business travelers." Full review
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
8/10
171 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
From $84/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center
  • Family Friendly
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The demeanor here is relaxed, fun, and youthful... it offers the top-notch amenities of a major hotel chain."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Allegro's laid-back vibe makes it a better bet for families and couples than other, more business-focused Loop hotels." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Theater lovers will relish an opportunity to stay at this Art Deco–themed hot spot." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 438-room Kimpton hotel is located in the heart of the Theatre District, and surrounded by the corporate offices of the Loop." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"With a colourful, updated Art Deco design, this boutique hotel is sure to delight. Luxury amenities throughout, and a wine reception in the afternoon."
Time Out Time Out
"From the Tootsie Roll candies at the front desk to the zebra-print robes in the suites, the Allegro boasts a whimsical sense of style." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Displays all the Kimpton earmarks, from its eclectic decor blending art nouveau with 1960s modernism to its generous free amenities and pet-friendly policy." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This is a lively and original hotel, full of bold, bright colors and good-looking furnishings."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Formerly the old Bismarck, the Hotel Allegro has been rejuvenated into an Art Deco, entertainment-themed party palace in the theatre district."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"This Kimpton boutique has achieved a “sweet blend of new school and old school” with a "stylish" and "modern" update to a historic art deco building."
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