Thompson ChicagovsKinzie Hotel
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel ranks marginally better than Kinzie Hotel. Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel scores 87 with positive reviews from 14 reviews such as Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
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