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Kimpton Hotel Monaco ChicagovsSilversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago and Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago scores significantly better than Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 16 sources like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
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225 N Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "The staff, from the first greeting by the doorman to the efficient and helpful front desk clerks, seems genuinely concerned with guests' comfort." Full review
Frommer's "This boutique hotel deftly manages to straddle the line between fun and conservative... Attracts a younger clientele, with an overall vibe that is laid-back and friendly." Full review
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If you're taller than average, you can request a Tall Room, with longer beds.
Fodor's "Guest rooms reflect the hotel's global chic aesthetic, with steamer-trunk nightstands and Moroccan lamps." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests don't have sacrifice personal touches for convenience at this downtown Loop boutique hotel, which overlooks the Chicago River." Full review
Time Out "Monaco’s facilities and location have made it popular with business travelers, but this funky Kimpton hotel rewards those who are simply here to relax." Full review
Star Service "This hotel earns praise for both its constant maintenance and hard-working staff. The hotel is a looker, dressed with bold designer appointments and daring colors." Full review
Gayot "The French-deco decor smacks of good taste and has that polished not-lived-in-yet look."
BlackBook "The old-school gothic lettering of its logo on the front of the building belies the lack of pretention at this boutique four-star Loop hotel."
Zagat4.3
"This "fun" Kimpton property is a “great alternative to the main chains”, with a “welcoming” staff that displays “Midwestern charm” and hosts a complimentary wine reception each evening."
Not For Tourists "Hip boutique hotel run by the Kimpton Group."
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown Frommer's
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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
