Kinzie HotelvsThe Talbott Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, Kinzie Hotel ranks slightly higher than The Talbott Hotel. Kinzie Hotel comes in at #20 in Chicago with approval from 13 sources such as Gayot, Concierge and Fodor's.
Kinzie Hotel Show All Reviews
20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Don't be put off by pretension at this River North hipster hotel."
Time Out
"The 215-room Amalfi welcomes guests by sitting them down at an individual check-in desk with an 'experience designer,' who might suggest a complimentary Amalfitini cocktail." Full review
Star Service
"The hotel's new motto, “We Get It,” points to the youthful and positive attitude you'll discover here." Full review
Gayot
"Residing in the downtown River North district, this hotel places travelers in a terrific location near the Merchandise Mart."
BlackBook
"They call their concierge staff experience designers, and it just gets better from there at this boutique hotel with sweeping views of the city."
Zagat
4.0
"At this “trendy” River North boutique with a "convenient" location that puts guests "in the middle of the action", check-in begins with a sit-down with a personal concierge to plan your Chicago stay."
Fodor's
"With popular magazines on the desks and well-worn books on the shelves, this well-situated hot spot aims for a residential feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the Amalfi Hotel." Full review
Jetsetter
"Chicago’s newest glamazon mixes Windy City history with modern design in posh River North."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Kinzie Hotel is a modern, sleek property, which, despite its having more than 200 rooms, has the ambience of a boutique hotel." Full review
The Talbott Hotel Show All Reviews
20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The accommodations offer a respite from the city pace with their quiet elegance and high-quality amenities."
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
"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
"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
"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
"Built in 1927, this hotel strives for --- and achieves --- opulent English elegance."
Zagat
3.8
"“Extremely comfortable and well-appointed rooms” are the highlight at this “quaint” and “cozy” “European-style” independent with Frette linens."
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
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
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