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Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

3 stars
162 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
151 reviews
Fair price and a good place

The hotel is a inn. So, don't expect to be treated like a king, but it is functional and this is... See full review

  • Anairda
  • Nov 26, 2012
Great

Near to centre, price is okay. I enjoy my trip in Chicago . See full review

  • Legreen
  • Oct 6, 2012
Contemporary style, European charm in Chicago
In the Roaring '20s, this boutique Streeterville hotel hosted celebrities and showgirls. While those times have faded, the air of glamour remains at the Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel. For proof, just stroll the lobby, where zebra ottomans, fresh-cut orchids and metallic embossed walls create drama and urban appeal. With its central location and focus on value, the Inn of Chicago is a gem for business or leisure travelers seeking convenient access to the Magnificent Mile and its many diversions.
Highlights
  • Prime Chicago location just east of Magnificent Mile
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access
  • Complimentary stay for children under 18
  • The 22nd floor Skyline Terrace
Rooms
The rooms and suites at the Inn of Chicago feel more like apartments than hotel rooms, and that’s on purpose. Back in the 1920s, the former Hotel St. Clair offered one-bedroom apartments, and the effects linger today at the Inn of Chicago. Space for entertaining, working and lounging are separate from the sleeping area. Big picture windows with skyline views, photos of Chicago, zebra upholstery and unique layouts lend to a chic city vibe.
Features
Great city views might well be the most valuable cache for Chicago hotels and for the Inn of Chicago, this view comes at the Skyline Terrace on the 22nd floor. The Sky Suites also provide lofty views, while a dedicated party space accommodates up to 100 guests for weddings and other social events.
Transportation
  • O’Hare International Airport (15.6 mi/25.1 km)
  • Midway Airport (9.8 mi/15.9 km)
  • Blue Line (Grand) (1.7mi/2.7 km)
  • Orange Line (State/Lake) (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • McCormick Place Convention Center (2.9 mi/4.6 km)
Attractions
  • The Magnificent Mile (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Water Tower Place (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Navy Pier (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Lake Michigan (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Millennium Park (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
Business
  • Business center work station
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 5,500 square feet of function space for up to 125 guests
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access
  • Concierge services

Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel Rooms

1 King Bed, No Smoking
Desk, Radio-Alarm Clock, Hair Dryer

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Elevators
24 hour security
Activities
Exercise gym
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Vending machines
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Concierge desk
Multilingual
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
FAX
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Valet parking
Room
Television with cable
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Sofa bed
Iron
Wet bar

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Hotel Map

41.8928 -87.6231
Area served
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Nearby airports
O'Hare Int'l Airport, (ORD), 18.00, N, Mile; Midway Airport, (MDW), 13.00, SE, Mile; Pal-Waukee Airport, (PWK), 22.00, NE, Mile
Area description
City - Ohio & St Clair

Nearby points of interest

  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.1 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.1 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.2 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.2 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.2 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.3 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.4 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.4 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.4 mi
  • Marina City: 0.4 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.5 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.1 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.1 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.2 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.2 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.2 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.3 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.4 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.4 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.4 mi
  • Marina City: 0.4 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.5 mi
  • Harold Washington College: 0.5 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.6 mi
  • Lake Point Tower: 0.6 mi
  • Washington Square Park: 0.6 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.6 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.6 mi
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.7 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.7 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.7 mi
  • Merchandise Mart: 0.7 mi
  • Oak Street Beach: 0.7 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Children Museum: 0.7 mi
  • City Hall: 0.8 mi
  • State Street: 0.8 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.8 mi
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Michigan Avenue: 0.8 mi
  • Chicago Historical Society: 0.8 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Navy Pier: 0.9 mi
  • Yacht Club: 0.9 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 0.9 mi
  • Symphony Center: 0.9 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 1 mi
  • Opera House: 1 mi
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1.1 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 1.1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

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 (151)

Ratings and reviews for Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Overall score

3.4 / 5
151 out of 151
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.7

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

4
Book at the last moment
Chicago
Feb 29, 2012

Great in a pinch

The only reason I did not give this a perfect score for the price is the shower. Everything else was great but I was dying for a shower and it wasnt working well and when it kicked in it was cold! Once again I would recommend this one. Great staff, great little bar with an awesome bartender and its attached to a coffee shop!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

2
Kcom
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Feb 6, 2012

Weekend in the city

Location and price good. Staff very good. Room barely adequate. Very small. I think in the future I will pay a little more for a more comfortable space.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

4
Mommy to Be
Bedford, TX, USA
Jan 12, 2012

Business Trip

For needing a place to stay close to my meeting, this hotel was perfect. It was within walking distance to everything I needed. The room was small but kept clean and neat. When I orginally checked in, my first room smelled like smoke and this is a "no smoking" hotel. The front desk moved me immediately without question. My next room was smoke free and met my needs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

4
Adam W.
Louisville, KY, USA
Jan 7, 2012

NYE in Chicago

This hotel was the perfect place to stay for the club I picked for NYE. The staff handled the New Years Eve crowd very well. The location is a wonderful place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

3
orbitor
Business
MN
Dec 26, 2011

One day Trip

This place is good to stay if you are shopping and visiting the downtown area.Very close to everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

4
JAKrupka
Holland, MI
Dec 11, 2011

Perfect for the location and access

Hotel staff was very nice at the desk and even let me check in nearly two hours early. The room and bathroom were small but adequate. They accommodated my initial request for adjoining rooms without asking when I checked in. I would certainly stay there again. Cheaper than surrounding hotels when I was looking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

3
orbitor
Business
MN
Nov 22, 2011

IOC

one day stay , - the place is perfect very close to everything from donuts to nice restaurants,very close all shopping just few blocks away. Rooms are bit crammy , taking the place into consideration a rearrange of lighting etc would be helpful instead of tables,desks n lamps occupying the whole room.. Clean room.

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

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

If you are in town for shopping ,this is an ideal place to stay for a night and finish ur shopping everything is closeby.

Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

3
cckk
Business
Florida
Nov 11, 2011

Affordable and decent, though certainly not stellar

The hotel staff was professional, but not overly courteous. The room was basic and acceptable, though the rug was a bit threadbare, both chairs had large stains on the upholstery, all of the fake-wood furniture was nicked up from heavy use, and some of the furniture was strangely askew when I checked in (for example, I had to slide the wardrobe back up against the wall to get to the desk). The cleaning staff had left a little bit of long hair on the tub walls when I checked in, and they didn't sweep or mop the bathroom floor during my 4-night stay. They also forgot to empty one garbage can two days in a row. (I still tipped the cleaning staff $2-3 each day.) The valet parking seemed expensive at $41/night, but maybe that is typical in Chicago. The $9.95/day wireless internet access by AT&T didn't work at all the first night (and the staff warned me it was down at check-in), and it worked very spottily on the second night. After that I just tethered my phone to my computer rather than pay $10 per day for miserably slow, unreliable internet. Overall, however, this hotel was quite serviceable for the price. I don't think I'd cheap out again in the future, though. For $150/night I could have gotten a nicer room in a hotel slightly further away which had free (wired) internet access and cheaper parking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: In Hotel

The little Lavazza cafe near the hotel lobby has fantastic coffee! The iced Americano was much better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks. Their daily quiche was delicious, and it came with a nice little spinach and tomato salad, all for around $5.

Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

4
OJOJ
Business
New York, NY, USA
Nov 8, 2011

Comfortable

I felt right at home at this hotel. The room was clean, bed comfortable and staff were pleasant. Don't forget to check out the observation deck on the 22nd floor - beautiful view of the windy city.

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

Business

Review of Inn of Chicago, an Ascend Collection hotel

Reviewer score

5
Smalltown Sue
Welland, ON
Oct 24, 2011

Great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Inn of Chicago. The staff was attentive and friendly, rooms were clean and location was very centralized. Yes, the bathroom IS SMALL but not important to us. Very affordable and would definitely recommend.

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

Your first time to the city, be sure to take at least one guided tour to help you get your bearings of the city and some general knowledge.

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