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4.5 of 5
521 North Rush Street, at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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New Palestine
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“I met the perfect guy, and his name is Conrad!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I go to Chicago probably once a month, and being a hilton honors gold member, I spend most of those nights in one of the hilton family hotels. Most of the hilton brands are very nice, but there's always a little something that keeps them from being my dream hotel. On this trip, I found my dream hotel in the Conrad. We stayed in a pure room on the 17th floor. I found the room to be immaculate and beautifully decorated. The bathroom was huge, with two of my favorite things, a glassed in large shower (no icky shower curtain to stick to you), and a separate room for the toilet! The bedding was incredible and there was a sleep menu from which you could order a variety of pillows (free) or other niceties to help you sleep for a minimal charge (pot of sleepytime tee, or cocoa, etc.). I ordered the no snore pillow and had one of the best nights' sleep ever (although rumor has it I still snored)! The absolute best thing about the room was the air purifier, which removed any allergens and funky "hotel" smells, and also covered any noise from other rooms. We literally heard nothing from other rooms or the hall throughout our stay (and the hotel was very busy)! The front desk staff was incredible! They got us checked in very early, like 10:30am early and they also handled a weird request with no problem! I would also like to comment on the concierge, she was exceptional at finding what we were looking for, and also remembered us and what we were looking for and followed up with us when we got back to the hotel! This will now be my go to hotel in Chicago!

Room Tip: The pure rooms are wonderful, and the 17th floor was very quiet.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The best location and customer service hotel!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We stayed in the Conrad Chicago for our anniversary. The front desk, concierge and personnel in the hotel were very helpful. They upgraded our room and send up champagne. We could not have asked for a better experience. The location is great, half a block from the magnificent mile. Also, accessing the hotel via the Nordstrom mall was a great plus, ask my wife....

The room were clean, big and very comfortable. It is the best hotel for the money. It feel like staying in a 5 star hotel for a lower price.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, IL
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

This location is right smack in middle of all the action! Shopping on the Mag Mile is a very short walk away! ...and the hotel has access to an indoor mall when the weather is cold! The hotel is very helpful in suggesting great places to eat and things to do. We had a very pleasant stay!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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36 reviews 36 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Great Location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

We stayed here for our anniversary. What a great choice! Location is everything when it is 15 degrees outside. Entrance from Magnificent Mile through the Nordstroms. One block from Wrigley and Tribune buildings. Two block walk to the Red Line on Grand Ave. which is how we came from the airport as well as getting to the Apollo Theater. Very comfortable bed. Small room but very large bathroom and large flat screen TV (which we watched for the AFC playoff game AND the inauguration). The hotel staff were VERY hospitable. Would absolutely stay here again.

Room Tip: Our room on the 7th floor had a view of the Magnificent Mile. Perfect.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

I chose the Conrad because I loved their hotel in Indy. We were conveniently located at Nordstroms. The room was smallish, but with a large bathroom. Bed was comfortable. There was a card in our room upon arrival with someones name on it. I assumed it was the name of the person responsible for room upkeep. There were a couple bottles of H20 with the cheesiest apple in a paper deli tray wrapped in Saran wrap. We had several laughs about it, but I would change that if I owned the place. Turns out it had been left from the last guest, who had apparently been disappointed about something. Oops again. We did not eat in the restaurant, but had a late desert in the bar. The Banana Creme Brûlée is really not anything resembling such, more like a banana split of sorts. We had hoped for a hot tub after a long day of shopping, but there isn't one. Not a big deal and I could have searched for such when planning. The staff is friendly and helpful, even letting me back in the room after forgetting items in the safe after checkout. Its a nice, clean place in a great location,and I must add a great rate. Just not quite enough for me to say say for sure I want to come here for my next visit.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Conrad Chicago Hotel
Conrad Chicago Hotel Chicago
Chicago Conrad
Address: 521 North Rush Street, at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Business Hotels in Chicago
#7 Luxury Hotels in Chicago
#7 Family Hotels in Chicago
#19 Romantic Hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Complimentary Internet access in guest room, Complimentary remote WiFi printing, complimentary pillow selection from the Sleep Menu, Complimentary 'Conrad Chicago' App through iTunes, Complimentary daily coffee & tea service, Hilton Honors points and more... The Conrad Chicago hotel is a perfect downtown Chicago destination to experience the Magnificent Mile, ‘One of the Great Avenues of the World.’ The downtown Chicago location of the hotel is the ideal destination for shopping excursions within walking distance to the Mag Mile. Shopping Mavens will enjoy perusing leisurely through closely located Michigan Avenue retailers like Nordstrom, American Girl Place, The Shops at North Bridge, Water Tower Place, 900 North Michigan Shops, the Apple Store and Niketown Chicago. Our downtown Chicago hotel is within walking distance of many Chicago attractions, including Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, just minutes to the Loop-Chicago's historic business district, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. The contemporary residential style of the 311 guestrooms and suites combines a warm color palette with deep texture finishes and plush fabrics synonymous with Conrad Hotels & Resorts' signature décor. Each room features a custom-quilted headboard, pillow top mattress, bedding accents, ergonomic leather chair with ottoman, modern art, soft lighting, and spacious bathrooms with granite detailing. Additional amenities include 42-inch flat screen television, Surround Sound system, iPod alarm clock with docking/charging station,and complimentary nightly turndown service upon request.Guests of the Conrad Chicago can enjoy a choice of modern accommodations, including Deluxe, Executive, Deluxe Suite,Executive Suite and Terrace Suite. All 100% smoke free. The Conrad Chicago is a pet-friendly hotel. The Conrad team welcomes you to visit the Conrad Chicago Hotel in downtown Chicago and experience tailored service for the modern discerning traveler. ... more   less 
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