W Chicago - City CentervsThe Langham, Chicago
Both The Langham, Chicago and W Chicago - City Center are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Langham, Chicago scores significantly higher than W Chicago - City Center. The Langham, Chicago is ranked #12 in Chicago with positive reviews from 16 reviews like Wallpaper, Zagat and The Telegraph.
W Chicago - City Center
172 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60603
From $153/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you're the loll-around-in-bed type, this is a great place to do it; the super-comfy beds feature cushiony pillow-top mattresses, soft duvets, and mounds of pillows." Full review
Concierge
"Details from the former 1929 Beaux Arts gentleman's club can be seen in the lobby's vaulted arches and gold-leaf ceiling, although a 2009 renovation added thoroughly modern touches."
Lonely Planet
"Employees all wear black at this hip hotel where the soaring ‘living room’ (lobby/bar) feels a little like a dance club, especially when the DJ gets going." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 368-room W City Center features a funky blend of neoclassical and modern design styles." Full review
Time Out
"This stunning Beaux Arts building, which started out as a private men’s club in 1929, has been transformed into one of Starwood’s sleek W Hotels." Full review
Star Service
"This trendy design-conscious icon appeals to the yuppie in all of us, an edgy, attitude-prone, design-driven commercial house, pitched to young up-and-comers." Full review
Gayot
"Recreated as a luxury hotel in 2002, and expanded with 35 new guest rooms in 2012, this property sits in the heart of Chicago's well-known Loop business district, near Willis Tower."
BlackBook
"Stylish rooms with 250 thread-count sheets, wraparound couches, a CD library, and W spa robes prepare you for high-end hobnobbing at people-watching mecca Whiskey Blue."
Zagat
4.2
"This "swank", “trendy” choice in the usually staid Loop looks “more like a nightclub than a hotel”, with a “funky vibe” that's “geared toward a young” clientele."
Fodor's
"With a lobby that feels like a club, and spacious high-tech rooms done up in graphite and cream, this financial district hotel welcomes a lively crowd along with business travelers." Full review
The Langham, Chicago Show All Reviews
330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
From $293/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The converging midcentury and Asian themes are notable, but its commendable service, dining and accommodations are what make it a standout." Full review
Gayot
"When it opened in London in 1865, the original Langham Hotel was considered Europe's first 'grand hotel.'."
Fodor's
"A Mies van der Rohe-designed skyscraper is now home to the city's hottest stay, The Langham." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in downtown Chicago within walking distance of Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile, The Langham is a luxury hotel that's ideal for vacationers or the business traveler." Full review
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"With Mies van der Rohe’s grandson behind the transformation of the architect’s final project into the new Langham, the hotel could only be a testament to Modernism." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Light-filled rooms, efficient staff, modern pan-Mediterranean restaurant, and location within walking distance of both the Loop and major sites suit both the business and leisure traveler." Full review
Time Out
"Architect Mies Van De Rohe's River North centerpiece the Langham Hotel is simply bursting with luxury." Full review
Wallpaper
"Chicago's iconic IBM Building, designed by Mies Van der Rohe in 1966, welcomes the Langham Hotel to its hallowed halls this month." Full review
Jetsetter
"Business meets pleasure in a landmark riverside building with an Asian-inspired spa and award-winning restaurant." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The Langham, Chicago occupies the first 12 floors of a landmark building that sits beside the Chicago River." Full review