Crowne Plaza CHICAGO METRO DOWNTOWN
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Hotel Overview
Weekend getaway
Excellent! Friendly staff, great service. Very clean.
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Big Mac Man
- Feb 4, 2013
Really clean and great location
Everything was fantastic. Great location. Great room service.
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Lothos
- Jul 3, 2012
See downtown Chicago from a skyline-view balcony at hotel near the UC
The well-polished Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro makes a convenient Chicago home base with a fitness center, two restaurants and a martini bar. At the closest hotel to the United Center, guests head west down Madison Avenue to catch the Chicago Bulls or Blackhawks or east to spend a day at Millennium Park. Free Wi-Fi pleases laptop travelers at this hotel near the University of Illinois, Willis Tower, downtown shops and financial institutions. See these and more from guest room balconies with sliding doors at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro.
Highlights
- Two restaurants, including a kosher deli open for lunch
- Fitness center and 24-hour business center
- Rooms offer a balcony for fresh air and skyline views
- Free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
- The closest hotel to Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks games at United Center
Rooms
Comfortable rooms open to a balcony with skyline views at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro. Prop up on the soft, contemporary headboard with integrated spotlight reading lamps to watch the flat-screen TV, connect with friends and family via free high-speed wireless Internet access or read the free morning newspaper delivered to the door. A coffee maker, CD player, workdesk and express video check-out add convenience. Book an executive suite to enjoy two TVs plus a separate living room, just right for late-night power meetings or families who appreciate extra space. Inquire about pet-friendly rooms for small pets at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro (fees apply).
Features
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro offers valet parking (fees apply) and sits across the street from a grocery store for snacks or essentials. Inside the hotel, Dine restaurant, a retro 1940s-style eatery, puts a tasty twist on American classics and is connected to the Martini Bar. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago-Metro is one of the only hotels in downtown Chicago offering a full-service, certified kosher restaurant, MetroKlub, where the business set orders thinly sliced pastrami and corned beef sandwiches on rye.
Transportation
- Midway International Airport (10 mi/16.1 km)
- O'Hare International Airport (17 mi/27.3 km)
- Subway and train stations (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
Attractions
- Willis Tower (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
- Art Institute of Chicago (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
- Millennium Park (1.2 mi/2 km)
- Magnificent Mile (1.9 mi/3.1 km)
- Soldier Field (3 mi/4.9 km)
- Navy Pier (3.3 mi/5.3 km)
- U.S. Cellular Field (4.5 mi/7.3 km)
- McCormick Place (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
- Lincoln Park Zoo (5.3 mi/8.6 km)
- Field Museum of Natural History (5.4 mi/8.7 km)
- Wrigley Field (5.6 mi/9 km)
Business
- Free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel
- 24-hour business center
- Copy, fax and print services
- Nine meeting rooms accommodate up to 600 people
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- FREE parking
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Pets allowed
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Tennis
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Lounge
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Maid service
- ATM/Cash machine
- Safe deposit box
- Car rental desk
- Porters
- FAX
- Overhead projector
- White board
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Room
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Cordless phone
- Phone with speaker
- Desk with lamp
- Free newspaper
- Hairdryer in room
- Cribs available
- Temperature control
- Ironing board
- Bath tub
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- O'Hare International Airport, (ORD), 17.00, MI, SE; Midway International Airport, (MDW), 10.00, MI, NE;
- Area description
- Downtown, downtown
Nearby points of interest
- Union Station: 0.3 mi
- Carson Pirie Scott: 0.3 mi
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 0.4 mi
- Opera House: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Holography: 0.6 mi
- Sears Tower: 0.6 mi
- Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Merchandise Mart: 0.7 mi
- City Hall: 0.7 mi
- Chicago Board of Trade: 0.7 mi
- Hull House Museum: 0.7 mi
- UIC Pavilion: 0.8 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 0.8 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 0.9 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 0.9 mi
- Union Station: 0.3 mi
- Carson Pirie Scott: 0.3 mi
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 0.4 mi
- Opera House: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Holography: 0.6 mi
- Sears Tower: 0.6 mi
- Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Merchandise Mart: 0.7 mi
- City Hall: 0.7 mi
- Chicago Board of Trade: 0.7 mi
- Hull House Museum: 0.7 mi
- UIC Pavilion: 0.8 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 0.8 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 0.9 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 0.9 mi
- State Street: 0.9 mi
- Shubert Theatre: 0.9 mi
- Marshall Fields: 0.9 mi
- Chicago Theater: 0.9 mi
- Marina City: 0.9 mi
- Harold Washington Library: 1 mi
- Harold Washington College: 1 mi
- Printers Square: 1 mi
- Museum of Broadcast Communications: 1 mi
- Chicago Cultural Center: 1 mi
- Symphony Center: 1.1 mi
- Chicago Architecture Foundation: 1.1 mi
- Auditorium Building: 1.1 mi
- Crown Fountain: 1.1 mi
- Art Institute of Chicago: 1.1 mi
- Cloud Gate: 1.1 mi
- Wrigley Building: 1.2 mi
- Prudential Plaza: 1.2 mi
- Kendall College: 1.2 mi
- Pritzker Pavilion: 1.2 mi
- Harris Theater: 1.2 mi
- Grant Park: 1.2 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 1.2 mi
- Tribune Tower: 1.3 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 1.3 mi
- Holy Name Cathedral: 1.3 mi
- Terra Museum of American Art: 1.4 mi
- Buckingham Fountain: 1.4 mi
- Washington Square Park: 1.4 mi
- Polish Museum of America: 1.5 mi
Dining
- Dine Restaurant
- Retro 1940's American Eatery and Martini Bar offering American classics revived with a contemporary flair.
- MetroKlub
- MetroKlub offers a variety of gourmet options, each of which is certified kosher by Midwest Kosher, filling the void for downtown Chicago area visitors who adhere to the standards of glatt kosher.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
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.
Guest Reviews (78)
Ratings and reviews for Crowne Plaza CHICAGO METRO DOWNTOWN
- All travelers (78) 3.9 / 5
- Business (10) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (29) 4 / 5
- Families (13) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (20) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (6) 4.2 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4.4
- Location:
- 3.9
- Value:
- 3.9
86%
would recommend to a friend.
- Most recent
- Highest score
- Lowest score
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
E7BEN
Kind of rude
Hotel clerk was not too happy that I received free parking by booking through _bitz. He really tried to discredit it. "that will never happen again", he replied. "for that, I will not offer a free breakfast now". What the H? Not my fault. The bathroom door was no door. No privacy at all with that. It was clean, liked the view,(17th floor), good proximity to Willis Tower and eats. A few blocks walking distance. You're forced to do Valet Parking even though it's 50 ft away. I will not stay there no more only because of the check-in clerk. I didn't deserve that treatment. By booking through _rbitz, I assumed the amenities that were on the web site were valid and agreed upon with the Hotel but apparently, they are not. Call Hotel to make sure you won't have no trouble when you check-in and to make sure you get what your paying for online. Good luck!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Awesome Chicage style pizza at Giordanos. Half a block from Willis Tower
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bill n Friends
Very good
Everything was very good. Great location, good staff, clean environment. The location allowed us to venture through most of the city on foot and the balcony offered a great view.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Usually walk but don't be afraid to get a cab.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bill n Friends
Good, Good, and Good
Good location Good cost Good service Everything was good
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
Don't be afraid to walk and see the city first hand, however, if a hit time must be met grab a cab!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Karate Kid 67
Girl's Getaway
Overall our experience was pretty good except for housekeeping knocking on the door at 9 and 10 am to clean our room. Checkout wasn't until noon, so we didn't feel they should have bothered us. I also didn't think the response from the person at the front desk was appropriate when I complained about it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Big Mac Man
Weekend getaway
Excellent! Friendly staff, great service. Very clean.
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
You have to visit Mariani's Super Market right across the street from the Crowne! So convenient and best supermarket I have ever been in!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Theatre Kevin
Great Business Location
Close to Greektown, easy access to the City, arts & culture. Remodeled rooms - very clean designs - smart use of space. Bathroom sink drain was so slow- reported it - don't think anything happened to fix it. Other than that,a great experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Pegasus- Greek Restaurant. Excellent!!!!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
nessa3241
weekend of solitude
Everything was perfect, with the exception of the wireless wifi. I was unable to use my computer.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
5 mins from loop if your in a car.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
K. Lev
Great room and Service!
My mother and I were very pleased with the hotel overall. We arrived around 1pm and were able to check in. Our room was clean and quiet with very comfortable beds and a great thermostat. The TV remote needed a new battery, but still worked. The light fixtures and bathroom amenities were all new and very stylist. The mattresses, pillows and sheets were extremely comfortable and CLEAN. The food at DINE, the hotel restaurant, was afforable ($10 breakfasts) and delicious. The lobby was always clean and smelled nice. The staff were extremely nice and attentive. Only complaint was that the location was far from a metro stop. However, many bus stops were close and convenient. Overall, a great stay at a great hotel!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
DINE had delicious breakfasts at affordable prices! The omelets and French toast were amazing! Only $10 each!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
So disappointed.
I'm not one to write negative reviews, but I couldn't NOT warn future guests. Valet was rude and only wanted your tips (didn't do anything to deserve my money), upon walking in, the front desk ignored us to chat it up with the bell hop, who should have been taking our luggage. We weren't greeted with a smile from anyone...after checking in, the front desk man wrote our room number on our key, slid it to us, and sent us on our way. He never pointed us in the direction to the elevators, nothing. He didn't even audibly tell us our room number. After getting into the room, things were just junky and awkward, shower drain was broke, bathroom door didn't give us any kind of privacy. We felt uncomfortable the whole time we stayed. Not one person made us feel welcome. We tried to engage some employees in casual conversation as well, only to be stared at blankly, with no response. When we were finally leaving and had our car pulled up, the bell hop just stood there and watched my fiancé load our luggage in the car until he saw me tip the valet, then he grabbed literally the last back from the cart and put it in the car. Weirdest place ever. I've been shown much greater hospitality at a Super 8. Crowne Plaza should be ashamed of themselves. I absolutely will never stay again. I'd rather pay $100 more and stay somewhere else.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
judge linda
downtown stay
It was just fine m- especially the friendly and helpful staff; the restaurant (Dine) is very conmfortable and fine.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4