Nightly rates from $148
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 28, 2012 Check-out: Feb 29, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
131 reviews
Nothing Special

Staff was nice and location was great. However, the room and the overall hotel amenities were very... See full review

  • Regular Business Traveler
  • Nov 14, 2011
Great view

It was a good time. They were delayed a bit in giving us our room but they upgraded us and gave us... See full review

  • Kero
  • Oct 12, 2011
Roaring 1920s meets the rockin' present
Towering 40 floors above the Magnificent Mile, the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago was an institution long before celebrity guests like Dave Navarro passed through its black polished granite and terra cotta walls. The Carbide & Carbon Building earned landmark status in 1996 for its designóa champagne bottle with gold-foil top bubbling over the Windy City. Today, the property takes on rocker appeal and remains a popular place to stay. Room walls are covered with rock-n-roll memorabilia and hip room decor to keep the party going all night long.
Highlights
  • On the Magnificent Mile, near Millennium Park and Grant Park
  • China Grill Restaurant
  • 10 free iTunes downloads
  • Gibson Guitar rentals
  • Staffed business center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rooms
Rooms and suites at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago merge the subtle with the bold, like taupe walls accented by Tigerwood furniture and white linens dressed with colorful pillows. Guests say good morning (and goodnight) to city views. Standard amenities include Rock Spa bath products, iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs. Wireless Internet access is available for an extra charge.
Features
When a hotel provides 10 complimentary iTunes downloads and Gibson guitar rentals, you know music is a priority. Guests at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago can jam in their own rooms with electric and acoustic guitar rentals, including Les Paul Customs, classic Hummingbirds and the SG Carved Tops. Aspiring musicians sign up for private lessons with Guitar Chicago or watch a 70-minute lesson streaming from the TV in their own hotel room. Talk about VIP.

Pets under 40 pounds are also welcome and get spoiled with organic pet treats, while you keep watch with PetCams via iPhones or other smartphones.
Transportation
  • O'Hare International Airport (15.7 mi/25.3 km)
  • Midway Airport (9.5 mi/15.3 km)
  • Blue Line (Clark/Lake) (1.7 mi/2.8 km)
  • Orange Line (State/Lake) (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • McCormick Place Convention Center (2.5 mi/4 km)
Attractions
  • Wrigley Building (0.2 mi/0.4 km)
  • Tribune Tower (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • Millennium Park (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Grant Park (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Lake Michigan (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • The Loop (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • The Magnificent Mile (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Art Institute (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Navy Pier (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
Business
  • Staffed business center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Multiple meeting spaces, all with wireless Internet access
  • Business traveler program offering promotions for frequent stays
  • Custom menus prepared by China Grill Restaurant
  • 10 complimentary black-and-white fax copies
  • Early flight check in at guest request (Hard Rock Hotel Chicago will print your boarding pass)

Hard Rock Hotel Chicago Rooms

Tower King
TOWER 1K -ROCK SPA PRODUCTS- 42IN HDTV-KEURIG BREWER-iHOME
Platinum King
PLATINUM 1K -ROCK SPA PRODUCTS- 42IN HDTV-KEURIG BREWER-iHOME
Tower Suite
TOWER 1K STE -ROCK SPA PRODUCTS- 42IN HDTV-KEURIG BREWER-iHOME
Platinum 2 Queen
500 square foot room with 2 queen beds- Corner room with enhanced city views
Select King City View
SELECT 1K -ROCK SPA PRODUCTS- 42IN HDTV-KEURIG BREWER-iHOME
Studio Suite
STUDIO STE 1K -ROCK SPA PRODUCTS- 42IN HDTV-KEURIG BREWER-iHOME
Select 2 Queen City View
SELECT 2Q -ROCK SPA PRODUCTS- 42IN HDTV-KEURIG BREWER-iHOME
Deluxe King
Deluxe King-42in HDTV - HSIA - Keurig - iHome - Rock Spa Products

Hotel Map

230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601

Nearby airports
O Hare International Airport, (ORD), 18.00, NW, Mile; Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 12.00, SW, Mile
Area description
Located where Michigan Avenue melts into *The Loop*/ the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is the perfect Chicago base to take in all the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Just steps away from renowned Magnificent Mile Shopping/ artistic Theatre District/ pulsing new Millennium Park/ historic landmarks/ world-famous attractions/ as well as engaged business towers and offices.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Business center
  • City Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Computer Rental
  • Concierge Desk
  • Copy Service
  • Cordless Phone
  • Cribs Available
  • Data port Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • DVD Player
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Express Checkout
  • Female Executive Rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Mini Bar
  • News Stand
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Porters
  • Public Address System
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • Trouser Press
  • Turndown Service
  • TV
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

China Grill Chicago
For dining enthusiasts/ China Grill Chicago is one of the city*s most popular new restaurants/ located on the first floor of the hotel. Renowned restaurateur Jeffrey Chodrow - whose China Grills have become culinary destinations in New York/ Las Vegas/ Mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 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.

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Guest Reviews (131)

Ratings and reviews for Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Overall score

4 / 5
131 out of 131
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

83% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Double Down
Detroit, MI, USA
Jan 24, 2012

No Parking or Rocking here.

They do not tell you that your stay does not include parking until you get there. That will cost you an additional $50 a night. The guest also give you strange looks if you have long hair and leather jackets in this place. I guess people who look like they belong at a hard rock concert should not be at a Hard Rock Hotel. As far as the bar there goes it was anything but rock. I thought I was at the "Hard Rap Hotel".

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

15 minute walk East down Michigan Ave, to get to the Cheese Factory. Great food and experience.

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

3
Regular Business Traveler
Business
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Nov 14, 2011

Nothing Special

Staff was nice and location was great. However, the room and the overall hotel amenities were very mediocre.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

4
Kero
Montreal, QC, Canada
Oct 12, 2011

Great view

It was a good time. They were delayed a bit in giving us our room but they upgraded us and gave us complimentary breakfast. What I liked most was the location. It was downtown close to the Navy pier and the riverwalk.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

4
Sue C.
Business
Mobile Alabama
Aug 11, 2011

Great night in Chicago

You never would have known that the hotel was full due to the lalapalooza. The service was impecable and the room was clean. It is always a great stay.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pug 51 trump tower 16

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

3
me
oklahoma city
Jul 22, 2011

good, not alot of amenities. great view

Shopping,riverwalk, navy peir.

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

Airport, flight not helpful. United/ continental merged and is a mess!!

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

4
Rocker Chick
Madison, WI
Jul 12, 2011

Hard Rock

Very nice room, love the black out curtains!

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

Try the Rosebud, fantastic Italian.

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

3
Mr D
Chicago
Jul 8, 2011

The hard rock Chicago

Not very good. Parking was $46.00 per day. No pool ,no gym, no spa. The did not give you much for $200 a night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Fly and get a cab!!!

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

4
Neocon visitor
Business
Minneapolis, MN
Jun 17, 2011

Great location, comfy rooms

Stayed 2 nights for Neocon. Great location. Clean stylish rooms, comfy beds. The room was a little noisy since we were near the elevator lobby and could hear the occasional siren. We requested a fan (which was provided) and slept like a dream! I didnt know that it was an option. Now I will always request one.

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

Business

Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

4
odolphin
pittsburgh
May 30, 2011

fine hotel

Good location, clean, spacious. Nothing much else I could have asked for.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Reviewer score

4
JMH
Angola
Apr 11, 2011

Great Service Nice Hotel

[...] My wife and I and some friends we came to Chicago to run the Shamrock Shuffle Race. hotel cost was 220 per night per room that seemed very fair for Michigan Ave. Check in was seemless we arrieved @ 1:00 in the afternoon they had our room available right then check in was 3pm We had our car valeted no problems at the curb. We had a cocktail at the China Grill great Sushi and service. The race started by Grant Park so it was an easy walk to the race we asked to a late check out no problem when we arrived back at the Hotel and were greeted asked about our race experience. We will return.

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

When staying in Chicago we usually stay on the other side of the River for the shopping location we will stay here again. It's an easy walk.

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