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theWit - A DoubleTree by Hilton and Warwick Allerton-Chicago are both recommended by professionals. On balance, theWit - A DoubleTree by Hilton scores marginally better than Warwick Allerton-Chicago. theWit - A DoubleTree by Hilton ranks #32 in Chicago with recommendations from 12 publications such as Gayot, concierge.com and Time Out.
Warwick Allerton - Chicago Show All Reviews
701 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A gorgeous getaway... it is in the rooms and suites where the design really gleams."
Insight Guides
"This sleek, budget-friendly spot is a 1920s Italian Renaissance-style keepsake with fully modern appointments."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 443-room Allerton is one of the few hotels right on the Magnificent Mile, and its rooms... are more modern and stylish than those at the neighboring Omni and Intercontinental hotels." Full review
Time Out
"This historic 443-room hotel was built in 1924 as Michigan Avenue’s first high-rise. Though its popular Tip Top Tap lounge is long gone, its sign is ever aglow." Full review
Fodor's
"Named a National Historic Landmark in 1999, this limestone building was a residential "club hotel" for men when it opened in 1924." Full review
Star Service
"Best of all, its rates are often discounted steeply to keep its rooms filled, and it is a significant step up from the other historic hotel in town, the Congress Plaza." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Built between 1922-1924 by the Allerton House Co. as part of national chain of “club hotels” providing young professionals with hotel service and private club sociability, the 25-story..."
Jetsetter
"A room or suite in a renovated Art Deco landmark, once graced by Jimmy Stewart and Betty Grable." Full review
Gayot
"Located along the Magnificent Mile, this property has been designated a historic landmark by the City of Chicago."
Frommer's
"History and location are the motivators to book a room at this storied hotel, which dates back to the '20s" Full review
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel Show All Reviews
201 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"There's definitely a bit of whimsy at The Wit... ultra-modern in both design and decor."
Concierge
"Located a block south of the Chicago River, on the edge of the theater district, the Wit is Doubletree's successful entrée into the cluster of Chicago hotels... aiming to be one-stop nonstop entertainment complexes."
Fodor's
"The atmosphere at this sleek spot, topped by ROOF, one of the Loop's most happening bars around, is fun and youthful." Full review
Insight Guides
"The first hotel in a budding chainlet by Doubletree, theWit balances the efficiency of a business hotel with a warm, vacation-style mindset."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This smart downtown hotel on reviving State Street combines business traveler essentials with a buzzy scene and quirky touches like recorded birdsong in the hallways." Full review
Time Out
"Right in the heart of the Theatre District, this hotel offers rooms with scenic views of the Loop. The hotel features on-site dining, a rooftop bar, a spa and fitness center." Full review
Star Service
"An admirable effort from a chain not usually known for its fetching urban character, and there are enough twists and turns to this place that make it entertaining as well as comfortable." Full review
BlackBook
"Designed by Chicago architect Jackie Koo with interiors done by Cheryl Rowley, the Wit holds 238 rooms and enough killer views to make Sears seem superfluous."
Zagat
4.2
"This "trendy" Loop spot sports a neon lightning bolt down the facade and has more of a boutique sensibility than a typical Doubletree, but still offers the trademark "warm cookie at check-in"."
Travel + Leisure
"This high-energy, artsy boutique hotel has it all: spacious, bright rooms with a view; state-of-the- art technology; plush bedding and a spa-inspired bathroom stocked with amenities." Full review