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Silversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownvsLoews Chicago Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Loews Chicago Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown. Loews Chicago Hotel is ranked #21 in Chicago with endorsements from 11 publications such as Frommer's, Wallpaper and Jetsetter.
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Gayot
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Zagat
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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
Loews Chicago Hotel Gayot
Star Service
Wallpaper Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine Jetsetter The Telegraph Time Out Show All Reviews
455 North Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Opened in early 2015, the upscale Loews Chicago Hotel feels right at home in the high-end Streeterville district."
Star Service "A little more than two miles east of O'Hare, 14 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, next to the Rosemont theater, new management has stepped in since the last inspection." Full review
Wallpaper "There’s nothing revolutionary about a hotel claiming to take inspiration from its locale, but Loews Chicago has followed through this affirmation with serious dedication." Full review
Zagat "Rooms and suites with views from floor-to-ceiling windows feature luxury linens, spacious bathrooms and the latest in high-tech amenities."
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Lake Michigan, Loews takes its place among a string of stylish high-rise hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"A chef-driven restaurant, a spectacular rooftop lounge, an intimate spa and fitness center and a 75-foot lap pool all make Loews a standout urban hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "This purpose-built luxury high-rise hotel has 400 rooms in all, and natural light spills through floor-to-ceiling windows onto modern, spare furnishings with warm taupe and gray tones." Full review
Jetsetter "Slick Chicago stay with the city’s largest rooftop bar, a Jose Garces restaurant and knockout cityscape views." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Set in a shiny new building with big, light-filled rooms; Loews hits all the right notes." Full review
Time Out "Opened in March 2015, the Loews Chicago Hotel occupies the first 14 floors of a 52-story building just north of the Chicago River, with 400 rooms within walking distance of Michigan Avenue." Full review
