At first, it seemed like the Talbott was all about its location -- which is perfect for a downtown Chicago/Gold Coast experience. The important museums and fine restaurants are all within easy access. The building itself is spectacular, but the amenities in the rooms not much more than what you'd find in a Best Western Plus. But as the experience over two days played out, it became clear that what sets the Talbott apart is its people. From the servers in the restaurant (certainly NOT a Best Western), to the front desk clerk to the doorman, the Talbott employs an attentive, professional staff that really set it apart from other hotels I've stayed at. They are what make the Talbot an exclusive hotel.
Nicely decorated sidewalk
THE COMFORTER HAD A HOLE AND THE DOWN FEATHERS WERE FLYING ALL OVER THE BED
This is pleasant, clean and friendly place. I would recommend to anyone who wants good value in the Gold Coast/Michigan Avenue area. Nice common areas.
Did not like you could not charge to your room in bar. Room service delivered in a paper bag. Room decor very drab. Shower door leaked onto bathroom floor. Asked for change in bar to tip valet and was told he could not open register unless I bought something. Very poor customer service. I have stayed here for a number of years and will now look for another hotel.
Cute boutique hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Hotel is in a great location walkable to many shops and restaurants. Rooms were small but overall thought it was a great hotel.
I liked it very much the location. I did not like the air conditioning system. We sweat a lot during the night.
I love the location, the friendly staff, and the perfectly charming room and bathroom! Perfect for a weekend getaway. I’ve been twice in the last month!
This is my 2nd time staying at the Talbott. Super recommend. the rooms are comfortable, the staff is great and the location is amazing!
More bad than good. Clean and good location. Very few amenities. Staff was nice but not willing to help. You had to ask for everything. Won’t go back.
The hotel was hit and very miss. Great location, clean and big rooms. But the service and amenities were bad. No maid services after several requests. I asked someone at the front desk to freshen up the rooms, including emptying the garbage cans. The staff came in and emptied the garbage, reaching past the pile of towels we left for them. The room didn’t have glasses, coffee maker, ice bucket, towels, extra toilet paper, etc. One elevator was broken. Restaurant/bar had no liquor license. So be aware of the limitations if you select this hotel.
Was great
Located in Downtown Chicago, The Talbott Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Oak Street Beach. This 178-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.
Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include free local calls, safes, and ironing boards.
At The Talbott Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 85 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
At first, it seemed like the Talbott was all about its location -- which is perfect for a downtown Chicago/Gold Coast experience. The important museums and fine restaurants are all within easy access. The building itself is spectacular, but the amenities in the rooms not much more than what you'd find in a Best Western Plus. But as the experience over two days played out, it became clear that what sets the Talbott apart is its people. From the servers in the restaurant (certainly NOT a Best Western), to the front desk clerk to the doorman, the Talbott employs an attentive, professional staff that really set it apart from other hotels I've stayed at. They are what make the Talbot an exclusive hotel.
Nicely decorated sidewalk
Curtis, Thank you for sharing your experience at The Talbott. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon on your next visit to Chicago.
Thank you!
THE COMFORTER HAD A HOLE AND THE DOWN FEATHERS WERE FLYING ALL OVER THE BED
Good afternoon Niki, we are so sorry to hear about this occurrence during your stay. I do hope that our front desk team was able to promptly have that comforter replaced.
This is pleasant, clean and friendly place. I would recommend to anyone who wants good value in the Gold Coast/Michigan Avenue area. Nice common areas.
Thank you, and we hope so see you again soon.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad that you appreciated our privileged location in downtown Chicago's Gold Coast and that you had easy access to the highlights of our city allowing you to enjoy its vibrancy. We understand your feedback regarding the room amenities and will certainly take this into consideration as we strive to continuously enhance our guests' experiences.We're truly delighted to hear you found our building spectacular and that what sets The Talbott apart for you is our exceptional staff. Our dedicated team is the heart and soul of our hotel, and we're pleased that their efforts made your stay memorable.We appreciate your recognition of their hard work and commitment to excellence. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back at The Talbott Hotel.