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Ambassador Chicago, JDV by HyattvsThe Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, PUBLIC Chicago scores significantly higher than The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago. PUBLIC Chicago has a TripExpert Score of 84 with positive reviews from 13 publications such as Gayot, Michelin Guide and goop.

Ambassador Chicago, JDV by Hyatt
8/10
1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
From $146/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The arrival of Ian Schrager's latest hotel breathes new life into the Gold Coast landmark Ambassador Hotel and brings style to the masses."
Fodor's Fodor's
"What was once the slightly faded Ambassador East is now hip and sleek; the location's as stellar as always." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A streamlined, sophisticated reno of a Neo-Georgian Gold Coast landmark by boutique hotel veteran Ian Schrager." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A renovated 285-room hotel in a prime Gold Coast location, a short walk from Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"These days, its new role is to redefine not only Chicago'€™s hotel scene, but the boutique hotel world --- at least, that'€™s what hotelier Ian Schrager set out to do when he took over."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Having created the monster that is boutique hotel culture, Ian Schrager has now revived Chicago's storied Ambassador East in a decisively anti-glamour manner."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"This “stunning” Ian Schrager boutique “tucked away” on the Gold Coast is an “elegant redesign” of the old Ambassador East."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Located in the Gold Coast, surrounded by million-dollar mansions, the property has managed to woo its neighbors, with whom you’ll rub elbows at the popular Pump Room restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Today people still come to admire the celebrity photos, grab a round booth and dig into golden-age classics at the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Hotelier Ian Schrager knows glamour, and The Public is a re-imagined Gold Coast hotspot—an au courant transformation of the historic see-and-be-seen  Ambassador East Hotel." Full review
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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
8/10
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $152/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The Conrad spoils its guests with a seemingly endless stream of luxury amenities."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Maintains a low profile, making it a good fit for those who prefer an atmosphere of subdued elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Euro sleek, urban chic."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This hotel's Art Deco–inspired lobby avoids feeling like a period piece through its clean-line furniture and creative floral arrangements, and the rooms here... aim to pamper." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Tailored for the business traveler, the Conrad Chicago has a central address, one block off the Magnificent Mile."
Star Service Star Service
"This cosmopolitan hotel cruises past even the Swissotel, blending deluxe features—gourmet dining, 500-thread-count Pratesi linens, spalike baths—with more ordinary perks." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Contemporary upmarket lodgings by the Hilton group."
Gayot Gayot
"With its main entrance on Rush Street, it is near many of Chicago's most popular restaurants."
Zagat Zagat
"A swanky setting complete with a fire pit table and panoramic views as a backdrop for craft cocktails like Prosecco popsicles and New American sharing plates." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"After completing an expansive renovation of the space that used to be a Conrad Hotel, The Gwen has recently re-emerged fully transformed on Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile." Full review
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