Located in Chicago (Near North Side), The Sono Chicago is within a 15-minute walk of Second City and Chicago History Museum. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Best hotels in Near North Side (Chicago)
Overall 9,7 Excellent
Based on 229 reviews
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Overall 9,7 Excellent
Based on 229 reviews
Cleanliness
9,9
Comfort
9,8
Location
9,5
Services
9,8
Staff
9,9
Value for money
9,3
Located in Chicago (Near North Side), The Sono Chicago is within a 15-minute walk of Second City and Chicago History Museum. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Ambassador Chicago is a boutique hotel with a history. Built in 1926, this hotel was inspired by the jazz area and was host to the city's most elite guests. Offering the best of both worlds, Ambassador Chicago is situated in the quite, affluent section of Chicago while still close enough for guests to be able to explore the city. With a coffeehouse-style cafe and restaurant/bar on the premises, however, guests are able to come back to the hotel to relax and unwind after a day of activities. Ambassador Chicago has 258 guestrooms with both room and suite options. Spacious rooms feature flat screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, a work area, and bathrooms with bathtubs. Suites are outfitted with a variety of different amenities to suit the needs of any guest. The most luxurious suite is the penthouse suite. Large enough to entertain and decked out in glamorous decor, this suite is an elegant home away from home. Hotel-wide amenities include a fitness center, business center, and valet parking for a fee. Ambassador Chicago is pet friendly so guests are welcome to let their pets tag along on vacation. Ambassador Chicago offers loyalty programs and discounts to provide the best guest experience for a good price. Guests are also encouraged to keep an eye out for special event packages. Featured now are Valentine's Day getaways to help re-ignite the romance on this special day. Wedding and event packages are also available to make special occasions memorable and business functions enjoyable. With a variety of options and venues to choose from, guests can be sure that their special event will be perfect and exactly how they imagined. A beautiful hotel with an exciting history and glamorous past, located in the Gold Coast historic district, Ambassador Chicago has it all!
Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 1 988 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: Swanky, under-stated elegance and unique. Greeted the moment we arrived. Great vibe. Nice scenic walk to North End of Michigan Ave (aka miracle mile) and restaurants.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: It's a very unique hotel where are you and features and close to everything downtown
Excellent
9,1
Pros: The location is epic; the Gold Coast of Chicago is high end district, places to shop are so close you can walk everywhere. Wonderful restaurants! I would stay here again, and again. The staff were like friends we had missed seeing in ages and always ready to help, in every way from the check in to the cleaning service helping us carry our bags into our room.
Good
7,1
Pros: Clean, fashionable, good location for me, provided coffee maker for room when I asked, but what is with 3 of the 5 pods being decaf?
Excellent
9,4
Pros: All the staff were pleasant, the room was always restored to its original status upon return of my daily travels.
The hotel room was cleaner than my last visit which pleased me. I will stay there again. I am planning future trips/stays.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Great staff and rooms were clean and comfortable. Great location.
Mediocre
3,1
Pros: Nothing.
Mediocre
3,7
Good
6,0
Pros: Cool hotel, love this area of Chicago
Mediocre
2,0
Pros: Not much
Okay
5,7
Pros: Location great, nice staff eager to please. Breakfast buffet was cold food only, but good. Rooms were small and clean.
Excellent
8,5
Pros: Atmosphere is always good and location you can't beat.
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Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 1 988 reviews
Beach
10,0
Location
9,2
Service
8,5
Vibe
8,4
WiFi
7,1
Amenities
7,0
Room
6,5
Cleanliness
6,3
Comfort
5,8
Breakfast
4,3
Wellness
3,5
Location
9,3
Service
8,2
Vibe
8,0
Amenities
6,6
Value
6,1
Cleanliness
5,9
Comfort
5,5
Room
5,4
Location
9,2
Service
8,7
Vibe
8,0
Cleanliness
6,3
Comfort
6,0
Room
5,6
Location
9,3
Service
8,0
Vibe
7,8
Amenities
6,7
Room
5,7
Value
5,6
Comfort
5,0
Location
9,4
Vibe
7,7
Room
5,4
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Swanky, under-stated elegance and unique. Greeted the moment we arrived. Great vibe. Nice scenic walk to North End of Michigan Ave (aka miracle mile) and restaurants.
Cons: Parking in the area is expensive!!...Valet is the only option.
8,0 Excellent
Pros: It's a very unique hotel where are you and features and close to everything downtown
Cons: I was very unhappy when they gave my credit card information to a third party
9,1 Excellent
Pros: The location is epic; the Gold Coast of Chicago is high end district, places to shop are so close you can walk everywhere. Wonderful restaurants! I would stay here again, and again. The staff were like friends we had missed seeing in ages and always ready to help, in every way from the check in to the cleaning service helping us carry our bags into our room.
Cons: Our room was a lower rate and as such we were placed near the elevators. We had booked WAY in advance but was told upon check in it was a busy weekend, but we could check in at 12:30 ish...
The room we had was small but I am not sure all of them are...?
7,1 Good
Pros: Clean, fashionable, good location for me, provided coffee maker for room when I asked, but what is with 3 of the 5 pods being decaf?
Cons: Lack of conveniently placed AC plugs to plug in while sitting on the bed. In checking out, when I asked for a restroom, I was directed down one floor! Elevator too busy + not clear how to get there on stairs = big lose!
Good thing I asked about coffee, they said they would TRY to get one brought to room. It arrived fortunately but I don't think I should have to ask! Coffee not readily accessible and available on a fly-in business trip is a non-starter. Some of my favorite hotels have high quality complementary coffee flowing abundantly in the lobby.
9,4 Excellent
Pros: All the staff were pleasant, the room was always restored to its original status upon return of my daily travels.
The hotel room was cleaner than my last visit which pleased me. I will stay there again. I am planning future trips/stays.
Cons:
9,7 Excellent
Pros: Great staff and rooms were clean and comfortable. Great location.
Cons:
3,1 Mediocre
Pros: Nothing.
Cons: Horrible service, horrible housekeeping - where old cutlery and dishes are left lying around and you need to call in to get fresh glasses. I had to personally go downstairs to the front desk and get a fresh set myself after waiting for 90 minutes for room service and/ or housekeeping to bring me fresh utensils and cups. The first night the ice machine was out. The shampoo and shower gel weren't replinished and had to call housekeeping to bring us more so we could shower.
After being charged 18% gratuity and $4 in service charge, the room service staff got rude when they werent offered more tip!
The whole hotel seems to be in a chaos And the staff, facilities, rooms and state of the hotel in general is absolutely pathetic.
This hotel gave me lesson on why it's better to stick with the hoteliers like the Marriots and Hiltons of the world. I highly recommend everyone to steer clear of this hotel. Pay a bit extra and live in a hotel not a motel trying to pass itself off as a 4/5 star.
3,7 Mediocre
Pros:
Cons: The only staff I ever saw was at the Check-In Desk. Waited an hour to have an iron delivered to the room. Waited over an hour for car to be dispatched from valet. There was no "welcome to our hotel" from anyone, it was essentially "you're on your own here".
6,0 Good
Pros: Cool hotel, love this area of Chicago
Cons: No phone charges available
Heater making noise throughout the night, had to choose between being cold or awaken by noise
Heat was off when I arrived, "engineer" had to come up to turn it on (shouldn't it be obvious where and how to control the temperature?)
Heater was on the ground behind a desk, I had to get under the desk to adjust the temp each time
2,0 Mediocre
Pros: Not much
Cons: Room would not cool down, hallways looked filthy, beds were hard and not comfortable.
5,7 Okay
Pros: Location great, nice staff eager to please. Breakfast buffet was cold food only, but good. Rooms were small and clean.
Cons: Overpriced, elevators were erratic. Power breakfast was fine, but they kept changing the hours. Had to have Food and Bev manager intervene to get breakfast. Did not have enough newspapers on three of the four days I stayed there. Coffee was $9. Mixed drinks were $15. Our group was 50 rooms. Many complaints. Few amenities for the price. No radios in room. Only one electrical plug in room behind chair.
8,5 Excellent
Pros: Atmosphere is always good and location you can't beat.
Cons: Valet service is average. Kind of slow and impersonal. I should expect better from such an establishment. Either that or it should be included with my room.
Ambassador Chicago is a boutique hotel with a history. Built in 1926, this hotel was inspired by the jazz area and was host to the city's most elite guests. Offering the best of both worlds, Ambassador Chicago is situated in the quite, affluent section of Chicago while still close enough for guests to be able to explore the city. With a coffeehouse-style cafe and restaurant/bar on the premises, however, guests are able to come back to the hotel to relax and unwind after a day of activities. Ambassador Chicago has 258 guestrooms with both room and suite options. Spacious rooms feature flat screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, a work area, and bathrooms with bathtubs. Suites are outfitted with a variety of different amenities to suit the needs of any guest. The most luxurious suite is the penthouse suite. Large enough to entertain and decked out in glamorous decor, this suite is an elegant home away from home. Hotel-wide amenities include a fitness center, business center, and valet parking for a fee. Ambassador Chicago is pet friendly so guests are welcome to let their pets tag along on vacation. Ambassador Chicago offers loyalty programs and discounts to provide the best guest experience for a good price. Guests are also encouraged to keep an eye out for special event packages. Featured now are Valentine's Day getaways to help re-ignite the romance on this special day. Wedding and event packages are also available to make special occasions memorable and business functions enjoyable. With a variety of options and venues to choose from, guests can be sure that their special event will be perfect and exactly how they imagined. A beautiful hotel with an exciting history and glamorous past, located in the Gold Coast historic district, Ambassador Chicago has it all!
At Claridge House, guests will find their own intimate, little sanctuary in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast. The hotel’s location offers a true neighborhood that feels miles away from the usual big city hotel experience. Newly renovated guest rooms that feature trendy, residence-style décor await guests for relaxation. Standard king and queen rooms are available as well as deluxe rooms and suites. Each room is like an urban haven as it features a pillowtop bed, spa-style shower, fresh robe and complimentary Wi-Fi. Juniper Spirits & Oysters is the on-site restaurant that’s built to focus on conversation, cocktails and socializing. Juniper has taken pride with incorporating booze with oysters for a unique way to enjoy both coasts’ fresh catch. It’s a great way to enjoy some drinks and small plate with friends in a place that is refined but not heavy. Location is definite upside while staying at the Claridge house. Simply walk out the door in the morning to take a stroll on the lake front or a quick run through Lincoln Park before finding a place to grab a bite to each for lunch. Head back to the hotel for your appointment at the Spa the Gold Coast which offers services in skin care, manicures and pedicures, and massages with discounts for hotel guests. A stay at the Claridge House will have guests feeling more like a stay at home rather than time away and make it easy to enjoy Chicago just like they are a local.
Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 356 reviews
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Good
7,1
Pros: The location - right around the corner from the red train line. A few blocks from magnificent mile and close proximity to other stores (cvs, wing stop, etc) and restaurants (Lou malnati, local pub/tavern, etc.). Staff was helpful and nice.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Clean, with friendly staff.
Excellent
9,1
Pros: Great location. Nice staff if you pick the right room plenty of space. 2 queen beds plus sitting area
Good
7,1
Pros: - Fantastic location: wherein most hotels are in the Loop which is dead on the weekends, this is in gorgeous Gold Coast, walking distance to the magnificent mile, Old Town/Wells St. shops & restaurants, and even Lincoln Park, and an easy cab or bus to Wicker Park. In short, you can do touristy stuff, but you don't have to live in the craziness of it and can easily access the neighborhoods more representative of Chicago (we used to live in Chicago).
- Funky design and atmosphere. Not to everyone's taste, but much better than nondescript alternatives in the price range.
Okay
4,8
Excellent
8,2
Pros: The staff was friendly.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I drove to Chicago from Louisiana with my parents (70s) ans my daughter (12). The drive was easy. The hotel was easy to find. Parking was easy. Everything about our stay at Hotel Indigo was amazing. We will definitely return as soon as possible!
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great location, very clean, cute rooms, helpful staff
Mediocre
2,0
Pros: I did not get to stay there.. because you didnt have a contract with the hotel and thus my reservation was not honored. I Had to scramble for a hotel that night. I still have not been compensated or provided a refund. I will not be using your service again.
Okay
5,1
Pros: Great location, good price.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Good rates, friendly staff. Just needed a place to sleep and store our luggage while we toured the city. Convenient safe in the room to lock and store personal items. Room was clean and tidy.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: adorable, clean, good location.
Good
6,0
Pros: The location was perfect for our needs for this trip to Chicago
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Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 356 reviews
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
8,4
Location
8,9
Services
7,8
Staff
8,5
Value for money
7,8
7,1 Good
Pros: The location - right around the corner from the red train line. A few blocks from magnificent mile and close proximity to other stores (cvs, wing stop, etc) and restaurants (Lou malnati, local pub/tavern, etc.). Staff was helpful and nice.
Cons: The hotel was clearly renovated, however it was done cheaply. Wall paper was peeling, rust could be seen in a few spots, some poorly covered up/hidden. Cheap laminate flooring was bowing.
9,4 Excellent
Pros: Clean, with friendly staff.
Cons: It's pet-friendly, but someone should tell the pet owners that their pets should NOT be allowed on the foyer couches!!
9,1 Excellent
Pros: Great location. Nice staff if you pick the right room plenty of space. 2 queen beds plus sitting area
Cons: The decor is tired and needs a boost. Frame in mirror was warped. Bathroom is tiny
7,1 Good
Pros: - Fantastic location: wherein most hotels are in the Loop which is dead on the weekends, this is in gorgeous Gold Coast, walking distance to the magnificent mile, Old Town/Wells St. shops & restaurants, and even Lincoln Park, and an easy cab or bus to Wicker Park. In short, you can do touristy stuff, but you don't have to live in the craziness of it and can easily access the neighborhoods more representative of Chicago (we used to live in Chicago).
- Funky design and atmosphere. Not to everyone's taste, but much better than nondescript alternatives in the price range.
Cons: - Reception staff helps out, but none were the least bit friendly.
- Gym had decent cardio and weight machines but could use more than exactly 3 dumbbells.
- Small rooms.
4,8 Okay
Pros:
Cons: At first appearance the hotel room seemed small, but would work. Once we turned down the bed our sheets were either dirty or stained. We called to have them changed and someone finally came to the door to hand is a stack of bedding. We had to tell them to actually change the sheets as we weren't touching them. Same thing with the towels... They appeared to be stained or dirty. Grossed me out.
In addition,there were a large amount of bachelorette parties that weekend. I didn't hear any noise from them, however witnessed a lot of genitalia toys & cakes as we came and went.
8,2 Excellent
Pros: The staff was friendly.
Cons: The down pillows.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: I drove to Chicago from Louisiana with my parents (70s) ans my daughter (12). The drive was easy. The hotel was easy to find. Parking was easy. Everything about our stay at Hotel Indigo was amazing. We will definitely return as soon as possible!
Cons:
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Great location, very clean, cute rooms, helpful staff
Cons: Drinks are expensive at the bar
2,0 Mediocre
Pros: I did not get to stay there.. because you didnt have a contract with the hotel and thus my reservation was not honored. I Had to scramble for a hotel that night. I still have not been compensated or provided a refund. I will not be using your service again.
Cons:
5,1 Okay
Pros: Great location, good price.
Cons: Parking was a bit of a nightmare, and the bed was like a rock, so uncomfortable!
10,0 Excellent
Pros: Good rates, friendly staff. Just needed a place to sleep and store our luggage while we toured the city. Convenient safe in the room to lock and store personal items. Room was clean and tidy.
Cons: The room was small.
10,0 Excellent
Pros: adorable, clean, good location.
Cons: Hotel wasnt very accommodating to early check ins. house keeping came by way to early in morning, like 8am.
6,0 Good
Pros: The location was perfect for our needs for this trip to Chicago
Cons: Bathroom was smaller than I thought it would be
At Claridge House, guests will find their own intimate, little sanctuary in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast. The hotel’s location offers a true neighborhood that feels miles away from the usual big city hotel experience. Newly renovated guest rooms that feature trendy, residence-style décor await guests for relaxation. Standard king and queen rooms are available as well as deluxe rooms and suites. Each room is like an urban haven as it features a pillowtop bed, spa-style shower, fresh robe and complimentary Wi-Fi. Juniper Spirits & Oysters is the on-site restaurant that’s built to focus on conversation, cocktails and socializing. Juniper has taken pride with incorporating booze with oysters for a unique way to enjoy both coasts’ fresh catch. It’s a great way to enjoy some drinks and small plate with friends in a place that is refined but not heavy. Location is definite upside while staying at the Claridge house. Simply walk out the door in the morning to take a stroll on the lake front or a quick run through Lincoln Park before finding a place to grab a bite to each for lunch. Head back to the hotel for your appointment at the Spa the Gold Coast which offers services in skin care, manicures and pedicures, and massages with discounts for hotel guests. A stay at the Claridge House will have guests feeling more like a stay at home rather than time away and make it easy to enjoy Chicago just like they are a local.
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