Swissotel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

An all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, has spectacular wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Grant Park. Swiss?tel Chicago offers 632 air-conditioned, tastefully decorated and generously oversized rooms and suites. Relax above the city in our Penthouse Swimming Pool, Whirlpool and Health Club.

***Overnight parking charge will be $45.00/day with in and out privileges***

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During your Chicago vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:

Chicago Public Library/Harold Washington Library Center
A massive, hulking building that looks like an Italian Renaissance fortress, the main public library for the city of Chicago is the largest public library in the world. Named for the city's first and only African-American mayor, who died of a heart attack in 1987 at the beginning of his second term in office, the building fills an entire city block at State Street and Congress Parkway. The interior design has been criticized for feeling cold (you have to go up a few floors before you even see any books), but the stunning 52-foot glass-domed winter garden on the top floor is worth a visit. On the second floor is another treasure: the vast Thomas Hughes Children's Library, which makes an excellent resting spot for families traveling with kids. The library also offers an interesting array of events and art exhibitions worth checking out. A 385-seat auditorium is the setting for a unique mix of dance and music performances, author talks, and children's programs. Allow a half-hour.

The Spirit of Chicago
This luxury yacht offers a variety of wining-and-dining harbor cruises, from a lunch buffet to the "Moonlight Dance Party." This can be a fairly pricey night out if you go for the whole dinner package; the late-night moonlight cruises are a more affordable option for insomniacs.

Lincoln Park Conservatory
Just beyond the zoo's northeast border is a lovely botanical garden housed in a soaring glass-domed structure. Inside are four great halls filled with thousands of plants. If you're visiting Chicago in the wintertime, I can't think of a better prescription for mood elevation than the conservatory's lush haven of greenery. The Palm House features giant palms and rubber trees (including a 50-ft. fiddle-leaf rubber tree dating from 1891), the Fernery nurtures plants that grow close to the forest floor, and the Tropical House is a shiny symphony of flowering trees, vines, and bamboo. The fourth environment is the Show House, where seasonal flower shows are held.Even better than the plants inside, however, might be what lies outside the front doors. The expansive lawn with its French garden and lovely fountain on the conservatory's south side is one of the best places in town for an informal picnic (especially nice if you're visiting the zoo and want to avoid the congestion at its food concession venues).The Lincoln Park Conservatory has a sister facility on the city's West Side, in Garfield Park, that is much more remarkable. In fact, the 2-acre Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. (tel. 312/746-5100), designed by the great landscape architect Jens Jensen in 1907, is one of the largest gardens under glass in the world. It's open 365 days a year from 9am to 5pm. Unfortunately, a rather blighted neighborhood with a high crime rate surrounds the conservatory. If you want to see it, I recommend driving rather than public transportation.Allow a half-hour for the Lincoln Park Conservatory.

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4 out of 5

spendy

Timothy, Sioux Falls, SD, 2006-09-24

magnificent mile just a short walk along the river

swissotel was in a good location but they charged outragous amounts for everything they could. patrons had to pay to use the fitness center, over $6 for a bottle of water, and the dining in the hotel was way over the top for the price of the hotel. it was clean and nice looking, but for the price, you could find a hotel with better accomidations that did not cost a fortune.

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4 out of 5

Great location, so-so amenities

Matthew, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-09-24

The theater at 600 N. Michigan Ave. is a few blocks away from the hotel (but really, what isn't?) Heaven on Seven has a restaurant midway to the theater as you take the escalator to the theaters and offer a free dessert if you're catching a movie. It's an afforable dinner and entertainment option while you're in Chicago.

You can't go wrong with the views and proximity to the Loop with this hotel, but it seemed to be geared for the business traveller and not as much for the visitor to Chicago. While the staff was polite and friendly, I need to call back to clear a charge for the minibar that we did not use. A stone's throw from Navy Pier, shopping and great restaurants, we were pleasantly surprised by how quiet the hotel was, tucked away on the end of Wacker Drive. If you're looking to slurge for a weekend away, this hotel fits the bil nicely.

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5 out of 5

Great stay

Anonymous, Pittsburgh, PA, 2006-09-24

Michigan ave is just a short walk from the hotel.

Had a great stay at the Swissotel. The staff was friendly and helpfull. The room was great the view even better. The elevators were very fast compared to other hotels I have stayed at in chicago. The location is fine not a far walk to all the action. Would stay at this property next time in chicago.

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5 out of 5

Big City Weekend

Anonymous, Atlanta, GA, 2006-09-17

Millineum Park, Art Institute,State Street,Michigan Avenue, boat rides, Navy Pier, and lots of taxis!

Next time I will request a room with a better view. What I was given was very nice, but there is better. The furniture in the room did show some wear. Check out was slow. The staff was very attentive and helpful. They had all the toiletries that you can't carry on the plane. Room service was excellent.

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4 out of 5

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Anonymous, 2006-09-04

Architectural boat ride on the River.

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2 out of 5

Overall a BIG Disappointment!

Dawn, 2006-08-22

They serve a great tuna salad sandwich on the room service menu.

We make a pleasure trip to Chicago a couple of times a year. It's our favorite place. We decided to stay at the Swissotel. We paid a much higher price for this room, at this hotel, than we have in the past at other hotels for a quality of accomodations far less. Furthermore, the beds were killers. It was like sleeping on concrete and we actually had to resort to putting the feathered comforter on the mattress in an attempt to ease the back-pain we experienced from the bed. As well, the overall location of the hotel was not ideal. We enjoy walking and the hotel was not in the heart of things as we would have liked. In addition, the concierge was rude to us. He insisted on continuing his personal conversation on the telephone over addressing us and our querie(s). We finally just walked away. Furthermore, internet services are not free and we were unable to "connect" via our PDA's. Hmmmm?

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5 out of 5

great experience

Anonymous, 2006-08-07

A few blocks off Grant Park

Swissotel Chicago was a very nice place to stay in downtown Chicago. The rooms are very spacious. Our bathroom was very nice - it had a separate stand-up glass walled shower from the tub. Room service is available 24/hrs a day, although it was pricey and the quality wasn't worth the cost. The staff was helpful and accomodating to requests.

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4 out of 5

Better places to stay for the money...

Tish, Denver, CO, 2006-08-06

Close to Milennium Park, Navy Pier

We got to the hotel and the check-in line was long-only 2 agents checking people in. Was able to upgrade to the Executive Level and did so. This afforded you 1)a higher floor 2) Use of the Executive Lounge (40th floor) which provided a lovely breakfast of cold items of good quality (prosciutto/melon, lots of fresh berries and fruits, salmon & capers for your bagels etc. as well as hors d'oevres, desserts and beverage service as various times of the day.) It had a gorgeous view of the lake, offered use of the internet and items from the study (books, movies for your room), a private Concierge- with Express Check-in and checkout privileges-very handy(!). 3) Use of the 42nd (top) floor gym, pool, jacuzzi, showers-bring your own toiletries. The room, however, not as nice as I've had for the money. The bedding was nice, fluffy cotton duvet comforters and nice pillows. The bathroom was nicer than most-very large, beautifully tiled with a tub and seperate shower enclosure. Toiletries-average and room service forgot to replace all the towels that were used after our 1st day. We ordered room service-nice variety, pretty tasty (good pasta) and it took 45 min.- not bad at midnight! The down side was that it was supposed to have a CD player, it didn't, but they brought one up for us when requested. There wasn't a microwave- which would have come in handy for all the leftovers we had. The fridge is weighted, so when you move or take something out, you're automatically charged-be careful with that and watch your bill. We didn't know this when we went to put some food in there from room service and was charged almost $100.00 in mini-bar fees. They corrected it immediatly though. If you stay here get a room in the corner away from the elevator. The people in the next room were having a party at 4:00 a.m and were very loud. I called the front desk and was placed on hold for quite some time. They did respond quickly with security pounding on their door shortly there after. I would DEFINITELY bring ear plugs just in case. The hotel should actually supply them in my opinion- kind of noisy. They offered to move US to another room- why didn't they move THEM is my question. Lastly, the Palm Restaurant was quite nice and had a GREAT bartender. My friends were in one of the Suites on the top floor. It was a split level-bedroom on higher level, living area below with a nice bar (extra fridge), work space with a fax machine, It also had 1 full and 1 half bath- which was nice. The location is great- the lake view side is 1st choice, next the river view and lastly the Grant Park side-mostly obstructed view. Hope this offers you some insite on what to expect.

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5 out of 5

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Anonymous, 2006-08-06

Great location near Michigan Avenue shopping.

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5 out of 5

Great Vacation Hotel

janice, San Antonio, TX, 2006-08-06

Numerous street cafes nearby within walking distance for breakfast. Numerous restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner. The "L" stations are nearby. We did a lot of walking. Bellman staff very helpful with taxi's and limo's (there were 6 of us). Chicago River on front side of hotel. Just blocks from Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and Grant Park.

The Swissotel Chicago was wonderful. The room was excellent. Check in and out took a little longer than expected. The location of this hotel is perfect. Very close to the Navy Pier, Grant Park and the Chicago River. We had an excellent view of Lake Michigan from our room. I highly recommend this hotel.

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