The Whitehall Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Great place
Very efficient, clean, new. Great location. One of the best beds I slept in. No ice machines, that...
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Sofka
- Apr 1, 2013
Southern Charm in the Heart of Chicago
The staff are exceptional from top to bottom. From looking at the map you can tell it is a great...
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Karen the Cat Lady
- Apr 1, 2013
Gold Coast boutique meets 1920s charm
The Whitehall Hotel manages that rare combination of location and ambiance. The hotel is situated one block from the Magnificent Mile and Rush Street nightlife district, but tucked away from the tourist fray on a residential street. One of Chicago's oldest luxury hotels but certainly no slouch, the Whitehall brims with 19th century elegance -- imagine chandeliers, wood paneling and tufted leather chairs, all restored to match the original European grace and grandeur of this Gold Coast gem.
The Whitehall Hotel Rooms
- Superior King
- This room offers one king bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
- Pinnacle King
- One king bed. Restored antique furnishings, crown molding, original artworks. Premium bedding with 390-thread-count sheets. Turndown service. Oversized desk with leather desk chair. Bathrooms with marble-and-tile countertops and floors, bathrobes, designer toiletries. Cable TV with premium channels. Hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and wireless printing to business center (surcharge). Two dual-line telephones (one in the bathroom). Umbrella, clock radio. Complimentary ice service.
- Standard Full
- This room offers one double bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
- Run of House
- This room offers one queen bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
- Run of House 2
- This room offers two double queen bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Smoke-free policy
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Chicago.
- Nearby airports
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway Airport.
- Area description
- The Whitehall hotel has proximity to North Michigan Avenue shopping, John Hancock Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sears Tower and Skydeck, Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field.
Nearby points of interest
- Water Tower: 0.1 mi
- John Hancock Center: 0.1 mi
- Drury Lane Theatre: 0.2 mi
- Seneca Park: 0.2 mi
- Holy Name Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Washington Square Park: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.3 mi
- Oak Street Beach: 0.3 mi
- Terra Museum of American Art: 0.3 mi
- Michigan Avenue: 0.3 mi
- Lake Shore Park: 0.4 mi
- Chicago Historical Society: 0.4 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.4 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 0.5 mi
- Tribune Tower: 0.6 mi
- Water Tower: 0.1 mi
- John Hancock Center: 0.1 mi
- Drury Lane Theatre: 0.2 mi
- Seneca Park: 0.2 mi
- Holy Name Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Washington Square Park: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.3 mi
- Oak Street Beach: 0.3 mi
- Terra Museum of American Art: 0.3 mi
- Michigan Avenue: 0.3 mi
- Lake Shore Park: 0.4 mi
- Chicago Historical Society: 0.4 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.4 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 0.5 mi
- Tribune Tower: 0.6 mi
- Wrigley Building: 0.6 mi
- Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.7 mi
- Marina City: 0.8 mi
- Lake Point Tower: 0.9 mi
- Merchandise Mart: 0.9 mi
- Harold Washington College: 0.9 mi
- History Museum: 0.9 mi
- Prudential Plaza: 0.9 mi
- Chicago Theater: 0.9 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 1 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 1 mi
- Children Museum: 1 mi
- Chicago Cultural Center: 1 mi
- Harris Theater: 1 mi
- Marshall Fields: 1.1 mi
- City Hall: 1.1 mi
- Cadillac Palace Theatre: 1.1 mi
- Navy Pier: 1.1 mi
- Pritzker Pavilion: 1.1 mi
- Shubert Theatre: 1.1 mi
- Cloud Gate: 1.1 mi
- State Street: 1.2 mi
- Kendall College: 1.2 mi
- Crown Fountain: 1.2 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 1.3 mi
- North Avenue Beach: 1.3 mi
- Opera House: 1.3 mi
- Yacht Club: 1.3 mi
- Art Institute of Chicago: 1.3 mi
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1.4 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
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 (1090)
Ratings and reviews for The Whitehall Hotel
- All travelers (1,090) 3.8 / 5
- Business (182) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (468) 3.8 / 5
- Families (167) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (138) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (110) 3.9 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (6) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Location
The location of this hotel was absolutely FANTASTIC. It was a great value for the price. The room was clean, but a bit too noisy. Also the air conditioner was not working properly the fisrt night, but it was fixed the next night, also the TV was old and the colors were a bit off. The staff were friendly and helpful and when I called housekeeping to get something, they quickly brought it up to my room. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and was very happy with the money that I spent for my stay at this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very good experience!!!
Was a good time up there!!! The city is awsome, and the hotel service and hospitality was one of a kind, that made the trip unforgetable.
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
Aquarium, Soldiers Field, Museum of Natural History, Planetarium, Sears Tower, Josh Hankock Building, Mandalla tours (at the river) and more.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Our visit to Chicago
The location of the hotel was fantastic - we walked everywhere. The room was quiet and very clean.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
All the recreation and great sightseeing was walking distance from the hotel. The area was also very safe.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
New England Chicago Girl
Nice, but not romantic
Great Location Near Millenium Park Magnificent Mile John Hancock Observatory Sears (Willis) Tower Navy Pier The River (Great for site seeing) Numerous great restaurants including Ed Debevic's (where they are purposely snarky to you :), House of Blues, and Hard Rock Cafe) It is also near some really great deep dish pizza places. I am in love with this city and you really cannot get a bad view of it. The hotel was a little old fashioned for my taste. The elevators were small and it was not very romantic. The beds were really squeaky and there is construction going on during the day that you can hear through the walls. As a young couple, we felt like we were in a great great great grandmothers bedroom. If it was not for the nice staff, housekeeping, and convenient location the hotel would have nothing going for it. If it was plucked out of its location and into another I would never seek out to stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wedding Guest +1
Weekend Wedding
We came to Chicago for a wedding, but the hotel where the wedding took place was a little pricey. The Whitehall was a great alternative, just six blocks from the wedding, right in the middle of everything, and considerably less expensive. We didn't spend a lot of time in the hotel (not really the point of most vacations, no?), so the surprising smallness of our room didn't put us out. The only real complaint is that the small rooms combined with thin walls mean that even minor noises in the hallways can be disruptive in the middle of the night. All in all, though, an excellent place given its location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
old pro
good & bad
room was small and the bed was almost unusable--too soft breakfast was very mediocre
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Chicago August 2009 review
I visit Chicago twice a year, purely for fun. This visit was another terrific time and I really loved staying at the Whitehall. The location was perfect, which made it easy to get around and do everything I wanted to do. I appreciated being close to a grocery store, being near the public transportation stops, and within walking distance of so many fun places, such as the zoo, the History Museum, and the downtown Loop. The hotel staff were super friendly, might be the best I've ever experienced. My room was great, clean and very comfortable, quiet, and the price was fantastic. The only thing I would have liked is a refrigerator in my room, as I usually buy my groceries and make my own meals while I'm there. It was difficult to keep anything cold, without calling room service for ice. Perhaps a self-serve ice machine would be convenient. I will definitely choose the Whitehall again in the future!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Potash Brothers market is just around the corner from the hotel, on State Street. It's a terrific market if you want to save money on food.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Not all that Impressed
Hotel may be a landmark destination, but just because it is landmark shouldn't mean you don't have all the amenities that a good hotel should have. Room Service is stated to be 24hrs, yet it is run by the restaurant attached to the hotel which closes at 11pm, so it is not 24hrs. We were never told until after we checked in that there was construction in the building and it would be loud in the hotel between 9am and 5pm. This information would have been helpful earlier since construction had been going on for some time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
watch4gnomes
Great!
My stay at the Whitehall was great. Staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean and beautiful, and it's in a great location!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
I'm Jake's Mom I
Hotel Review for The Whitehall Hotel
Sister's birthday weekend! Had a great time, beautiful rooms, still renovating, but only worked 9-5 on Friday, not on the weekend. Comfortable beds, great bathroom. We were in a suite and a double. Staff VERY helpful. Suitcase handle broke they gave us duct tape. Two minor details to work on, ice must be brought to the room by hotel staff and we couldn't find a hairdryer in one room
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Rosebud Italian Restaurant on State Street. GREAT!Holy Name Cathedral on State and Superior, beautiful!
