Silversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownvsEurostars Magnificent Mile
Both dana hotel and spa and Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown ranks marginally better than dana hotel and spa. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown comes in at #28 in Chicago with accolades from 12 sources including Zagat, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown 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 Telegraph
9.0
"The boutique Silversmith, set in the historic Jewelers Row District, flaunts nifty, gem-inspired décor." Full review
Eurostars Magnificent Mile Show All Reviews
660 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This boutique hotel certainly has its number on you, that is if you're a young, discerning traveler with a penchant for fine living and high-priced tech toys."
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel draws younger travelers with its blend of sleek style (a glowing glass elevator tower) and earthy warmth (wood floors in the guest rooms, shower stalls lined with natural stone)." Full review
Concierge
"Nirvana Suites, designed as pied-à-terres, have kitchens, dining tables, balconies, and cocktail party-sized spa showers with multiple jets.."
Fodor's
"Posh and comfy, this chic hot spot has crushed velvet couches, hardwood floors, elegant wood furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Star Service
"A lifestyle hotel pitched to the iPod generation, though even Walkman-era guests will feel at home here amid the high-concept styling.
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BlackBook
"On the ground level you've got the bold, east-Asian restaurant, ajasteak, and the Vertigo Sky Lounge sits perched on the 26th floor with its floor-to-ceiling windows and rooftop bar."
Zagat
4.3
"This “modern” and “refreshing” boutique hotel and spa woos guests with a Zen approach to decor."
Gayot
"Towering 26 stories above Chicago's artsy River North district, this high-rise, boutique hotel is designed with modern flair and natural decor."
Condé Nast Traveler
85.4
"Hyper-stylish and bathed in natural light and textures, most rooms in the 26-story high-rise have floor-to-ceiling windows lasciviously exposed... to neighboring offices and condos." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The boutique hotel has an air of sophistication that comes through in the over-the-top cocktail bars, the seafood-centric restaurant, full service spa and the refined style throughout." Full review