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Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront

3.5 of 5
511 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
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Ranked #61 of 166 hotels in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 481 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Navy pier(28)
  • Great location(20)
  • Free breakfast(16)
  • Magnificent mile(12)
  • Very good(11)
  • Grocery store(10)
  • Living room(8)
  • Would definitely stay(8)
  • Valet parking(7)
  • Michigan avenue(7)
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reflection6
Washington DC, District of Columbia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

I stayed at this hotel for five nights and was pleasantly surprised each day by how helpful and friendly the staff was. The front desk staff was awesome. Clementine was a superstar – friendly and engaging. In my online reservation I requested a high floor and a corner room. My request was honored. I have stayed in both a corner... More

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Wendy S
Grand Haven, Michigan
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

This property is in a great location and is maintained very well. We were checked in by a very friendly associated named Dinah who upgraded us to a corner king suite overlooking both the lake and the city. She was only topped by our housekeeper, Monique. This hotel was crawling with unsupervised children and apparently their rooms revealed this as... More

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Jen954
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

Dinah at the front desk was extremely helpful and excellent people skills! We needed an adjustment to our bill and change of room, Dinah made things happen. It's nice to see people enjoying their jobs! Our stay was very comfortable and affordable, we will definitely go back! More

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365travelNYC
New York City, New York
Reviewer
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The rooms were small, but the staff are friendly and helpful. Everyone from the front desk to the cooking staff at breakfast were GENUINELY friendly. Breakfast quality was better than most Embassy's I have encountered with wide selection and high quality ingredients. Heater was quiet which is a huge plus for me. More

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Popovova
Wailea, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I arrived at this hotel after a long flight and slog from O'Hare, only to realize that I was at the wrong Embassy Suites. Clementine at the front desk could not have been nicer. She called the other hotel, confirmed my reservation, and offered me directions. I asked if it would be possible to change my reservation to this hotel.... More

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Debradale
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After reading so many negative reviews, I almost changed our hotel reservation. Our stay was fine. Our room was next to a corner room. The room was clean and a nice size. We did hear some emergency vehicles at night, but probably because it's not far from a hospital. We did not encounter any noise from other rooms or the... More

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David M
Detroit, Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I brought my family to Chicago for a gynmnastics meet my son was participating in. The Embassy Suites was one of the hotels selected for gymnists to stay in. I reserved room 738 and 739 and the lay out of the rooms was great. But in 738 when we tried to get hot water in the shower it took over... More

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tolandowski
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We got a good price on the hotel, and it was worth every penny! The free drinks at night were very nice, especially since it was so cold out that we didn't want to leave the hotel if we didn't have to! The room was large and comfortable, and we had a lake view even though we didn't book one.... More

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Jan D
Maple Park, Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Was impressed by this hotel. Did not expect a managers cocktail hour, this was truly enjoyed. Was totally surprised by the breakfast in the morning unlike most hotels that serve donuts, cereal, toast, juice and sometimes fruit and/or yogurt. This was a breakfast buffet plus a complete cook to order area. The food was darn good, as good or better... More

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jnsmith1007
Davenport, Iowa
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is the fifth year I've been staying at this Embassy and it never disappoints! It is so refreshing to see staff that has stayed on board with the hotel and greeted with a smile each and every time. The happy hour was good and even though there was a line the bartenders made sure that everyone got their drinks... More

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