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Silversmith Hotel Chicago DowntownvsThe Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago is the choice of most reviewers compared to Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago scores 85 with recommendations from 11 sources including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Star Service.
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Gayot
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Zagat
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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
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
Star Service Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Oyster Time Out Jetsetter The Telegraph
Fodor's Frommer's Show All Reviews
127 West Huron at LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service "All units are stocked with minibars, safes, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, 46-inch flat-screen TVs with movies, thermostats and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot "Celebrated for its unique architecture, it's best described as "distinctive," both inside and out."
Condé Nast Traveler "Within The Godfrey Hotel Chicago’s 16-story cubist framework are 194 guestrooms and 27 one-bedroom suites." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Inspired by Cubism, Chicago’s newest boutique hotel is sleek and chic with spacious rooms." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The flagship for the Godfrey brand, the upscale Godfrey Hotel Chicago is located in the River North neighborhood, an eight-minute walk from the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Time Out "From its striking cubist facade down to the stylish and modern interiors, the Godfrey Hotel Chicago lives up to its four star status from the get-go." Full review
Jetsetter "River North’s techy new boutique gem with the city’s largest roofscape and a bold futuristic exterior." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Godfrey pops eyeballs with its super-cool, Cubist-inspired architecture." Full review
Fodor's "While the neighborhood is a hotspot for bars and parties, the vibe here is decidedly chill thanks to low-key lounge music and super quiet accommodations. " Full review
Frommer's "With an on-site spa, a good fitness room, a hopping night scene and an excellent restaurant, the Godfry packs in the kind of amenities one usually expects at a Ritz Carlton-priced hotel." Full review
