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Rate based on Check-in: May 30, 2012 Check-out: May 31, 2012

Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

3 stars
160 EAST HURON, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
41 reviews
internet

The internet is by charge in the room, which is not clear in the hotel web site. See full review

  • peepo
  • May 12, 2012
Great Location for shopping...

Nice location, clean rooms. Beds aren't super comfy, but weren't horrible. Good housekeeping service. See full review

  • SPQAN
  • Apr 2, 2012
Picture-perfect location near Michigan Avenue shopping and restaurants

A visit to Chicago wouldn't be complete without a stroll along the Magnificent Mile, so the properties closest to the grand boulevard earn instant bonus points. For travelers looking to be within steps of Michigan Avenue restaurants, landmarks and shops, it doesn't get more convenient than this classy Chicago hotel. Catering to business travelers and tourists, the property goes beyond the norm to offer special rooms like kids rooms, tech rooms and suites. Big windows capture the impressive skyline, with some framing views of Lake Michigan.

Highlights
  • Steps from the Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place, American Girl and John Hancock Observatory
  • Close to Navy Pier
  • Family-themed rooms and tech rooms complete with an iMac
  • Outdoor rooftop pool open seasonally
Rooms

Guests have a choice of layouts, from standard rooms to suites with lovely views of the cityscape. The hotel goes a step further, though, for families and Mac lovers. Kid-friendly rooms throw a bit of color into the neutral palette, boasting beds covered with rainbow linens, Little Einsteins pillows, giraffe play tubes, beanbag chairs and mini chalkboards. In the Tech Rooms, expect an iMac, color printer and high-speed and Wi-Fi access.

In all rooms, look for the Zebra print upholstered armchair, a signature of the hotel, plus iHome docking stations and high-definition LCD TVs.

Features

Chicago is known for its place in defining American architecture, so it's only natural to expect remarkable design from impressive city hotels like the Avenue Hotel.

Guests can admire Windy City vistas from Skybar, a European-influenced restaurant and lounge open all day. Whether it's the breakfast buffet or cocktails with fellow conventioneers, Skybar lures with its lounge seating, communal table and tilted windows.

Downstairs, visitors mingle with downtown professionals at the Elephant & Castle, a pub dishing up British favorites like bangers and mash, stuffed Yorkshire pudding and beans and mash. Dim lighting and a wood-heavy interior make it the place to linger and sample a global selection of brews.

Transportation
  • O'Hare International Airport (27 minutes)
  • Midway Airport (19 minutes)
  • Closest train stops: Blue Line (Chicago to O'Hare) and Orange Line (Lake/Randolph to Midway)
  • McCormick Place Convention Center (13 minutes)
Attractions
  • Magnificent Mile (.3 mi/.4 km)
  • Museum of Contemporary Art (.2 mi/.1 km)
  • John Hancock Center (.2 mi/.4 km)
  • Oak Street (.8 mi/.5 km)
  • American Girl Place (.1 mi/.2 km)
Business
  • 15,000 square feet of meeting space
  • Audiovisual technology available
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Views from every function room
  • Catering services

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
O'Hare International Airport, (ORD), 15.00, MI, NW; Midway International Airport, (MDW), 15.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Business center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Cellular Telephone Rental
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Cribs Available
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • Executive Level
  • FAX
  • Golf
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Honeymoon Suite
  • Ice Machine
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Mini Bar
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Overhead Projector
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Temperature Control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • Valet Parking
  • White Board

Dining

Elephant & Castle
The warm and welcoming Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub, is located on the first floor of The Avenue Hotel in Chicago IL, this English style pub is a favorite amongst Chicago locales. The Elephant and Castle offer’s traditional British Fare such as ba
Elephant & Castle Pub
At the Elephant & Castle Pub, lobby level, a cozy fireplace, brick walls and traditional decor appeal to the senses while tasty entrees appeal to your taste buds.
Sky Lounge
Sky Lounge, on the 40th floor, serves up panoramic views with a European breakfast menu.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (41)

Ratings and reviews for Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Overall score

4 / 5
41 out of 41
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

3
peepo
ohio
May 12, 2012

internet

The internet is by charge in the room, which is not clear in the hotel web site.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
SPQAN
MN
Apr 2, 2012

Great Location for shopping...

Nice location, clean rooms. Beds aren't super comfy, but weren't horrible. Good housekeeping service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

3
reyna
Arkansas, USA
Jan 9, 2012

visit sick family

we arrive at the hotel everything was fine I like the hotel, After my ugly experience at the airport with us missing our flight and the airport giving us another fly like 3hours later and the plane was so small.. I'm sure I did not pay for that kin of plane. coming back to the hotel we got there we ask the valet parking if that was the parking place to the hotel he said yes I said is there any charge for parking there he said are you staying here I said yes till sunday he said there is no charge. And when we wore living we had an envelope in side a letter that said we owe the parking 100.00 doll. so I was not satisfy with fly going to chicago just for a 3 to 4 min. late (you never know about traffic next time we have to live my house 5 hours before) and the parking at the hotel because that valet guy lie, The coming back to arkansas was wonderful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Ask about everything twice and if you can have it in writing!!!

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Travelight
Business
Boston, MA, USA
Dec 3, 2011

Great location!

Room was clean, spacious, with great views of the city, and staff was attentive. Room service was timely. Great shopping and restaurants steps away.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Aerobicgal
North Platte, Nebraska
Nov 27, 2011

Are you kidding me?

Loved the location, comfort (bed was awesome), helpful staff. We were within a block of the magnificent mile and that great shopping. The only problem was....no wifi! Really? They wanted $10 a day to access the internet. We had already paid premium price for the room, so were a bit put out paying extra for internet. Soooo, we exited into the attached restaurant where they had free wifi. Still, very inconvenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

5
Marcia
Central, IL, USA
Sep 2, 2011

Great hotel, great location

We arrived later than we expected, but the staff was efficient, polite and helpful. Our room was spacious, and the location, close to Northwestern Hospital, was perfect. And, the check-out was quick. We enjoyed our stay and plan to enjoy the hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Enjoy breakfast on top of the hotel, then lunch and/or dinner downstairs. Overall, the food is very good! Best shopping in the world is half a block away!

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Consul
Indianapolis IN
Jul 30, 2011

Great location friendly staff

Enjoyed Chicago

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
None
Hon, Hawaii
Jul 18, 2011

Very good location

very good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Mother/Daughter trip
Marysville, OH
Jul 10, 2011

Great Location!

This hotel is just a few steps off Michigan Avenue, a half a block from Gino's East (the best pizza!) and about 3 blocks from Water Tower Place. Location was important to us as we did a lot of shopping and enjoyed the park while eating Ghiradelli ice cream! The location is also good if purchasing the Go Chicago card as there are a few trolley stops very close. The hotel rooms were extremely clean and spacious. The beds were comfy. I would recommend leaving the hotel for breakfast or grabbing something from Walgreens a couple of blocks away as the restaurants are overpriced and not great quality. My 13 very much enjoyed the open roof swimming pool and the view was gorgeous up there. Would definitely stay here again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Long walk from hotel

Head to Navy Pier and take the architecture river cruise. Or do as part of the Go Chicago card and take the trolley. It was a lot of fun and we were able to see a view of Chicago that I have never seen despite numerous visits.

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Mom
Florida
Jun 20, 2011

Nice place

The only negative was having to wait for over an hour to get in to our room. With a 5 year old, it was tricky. But to make up for the delay we were upgraded to a suite. The room and the service was impeccable! Would definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
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