W Chicago - LakeshorevsThompson Chicago
Both W Chicago - Lakeshore and Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to W Chicago - Lakeshore. Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel comes in at #17 in Chicago with praise from 14 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Mr & Mrs Smith and Gayot.
W Chicago - Lakeshore
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This property promotes itself as a hip boutique hotel and attracts a relatively young clientele, but sophisticated travelers might feel like it's trying too hard." Full review
Fodor's
"Overlooking Lake Michigan and Navy Pier, this sleek, high-energy hotel has guest rooms with modern, clean design and an elegant neutral palette." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 520-room W Chicago - Lakeshore delivers the chic decor you'd expect from a W, and the impressive features." Full review
Time Out
"The city’s second W hotel has come a long way from its previous incarnation as a Days Inn. The hotel has a sleek, casually expensive décor." Full review
Star Service
"A clubby verion of its Westin sibs in town, this sexy business hotel also works its magic on couples and fashionable singles that call this their home Friday-Sunday." Full review
Gayot
"Formerly a budget hotel, this place was transformed into a sophisticated urban retreat in 2001."
BlackBook
"This W hotel flaunts a tranquil, lake-side location and the hipper-than-thou lounge Whiskey Sky, located on the 33rd floor."
Zagat
3.8
"This “chic” member of the W chain boasts views of the lake from the upper level nightclub and some guestrooms."
Lonely Planet
"Lobby chairs appear to be carved out of tree trunks and river rocks fill a public bathroom troughlike sink… The earthy aesthetic feels entirely appropriate here on the lakefront." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hallways sport trippy glowing carpet that leads to your modern-design 'wonderful' (city view), 'spectacular' (lake view) or 'fabulous' room (lake view from a higher floor)." Full review
Thompson Chicago Show All Reviews
21 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Chicago’s Gold Coast glamour pad, with high-tech rooms and a much anticipated eatery." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Walking into one of the all-business guest rooms might just remind you of a man’s suit... the contemporary decor is accented by Robert Mapplethorpe’s floral photos." Full review
Star Service
"Located just north of the Sofitel and Waldorf Astoria, this sexy hotel provides more cosmopolitan flair than anything you'll find in the city's cache of Kimpton properties." Full review
Gayot
"When it opens in summer 2013, this property --- formerly The Sutton Place Hotel --- will blend in perfectly with its luxe surroundings in Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood."
Frommer's
"As I write this, The Thompson is the “it” place in Chicago, thanks to its quirky cool design, plus the popular onsite restaurant, Nico Osteria." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Four things really stand out at the Windy City’s 247-room Thompson hotel: the superlative service, the location... the rooms... and, most of all, the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Previously Sutton Place Hotel Chicago." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 247 spacious rooms are equally elegant, with beautiful bathrooms and lots of high-end amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It offers a winning combination of modern-retro style, a home-away-from-home ambience, attentive service, and value for money." Full review
Time Out
"Clean mid-century design and effortless luxury in the heart of Chicago, the Thompson Hotel Chicago is a boutique centrepiece of the Gold Coast neighborhood." Full review