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2.5 of 5
216 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012
Mhairilogan Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
16 hotel reviews
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“Perfect central hotel for shopping or sightseeing.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

Stayed at the Fairfield Suites for 3 nights for shopping/sightseeing/meeting friends. The location is perfect, very central to everything...easy walking to Aquarium and Navy Pier and right around the corner from the main shopping area. Well lit entrance and safe feeling location. Nice reception where there was always staff ready to help day or night. Rooms were pretty basic but that didnt matter to me on a short trip. Toiletries were very handy as AA lost my bag for 30 hours. Plenty tv channels. Masses of towels in the bathroom which I appreciated, sometimes hotels are a bit greedy with towels. Breakfast was ample, nothing special and the breakfast room was nice. They work round you for cleaning the room daily.
I would def stay here again if I am back in Chicago.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stefanie K, Director of Sales at Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Thank you for your review. It sounds like we were a great fit for your needs; proximity to restaurants, shopping, and tourist sites, like Navy Pier and the Shedd Aquarium. We are pleased to hear you enjoy our plentiful towels. We recently upgraded our towels and they are more plush than in the past, as well. Also, we are glad housekeeping was able to be flexible with cleaning your room. We always want to make our guests feel comfortable and meet their requests, when available. Please visit again.
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San Diego, California
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“Incredibly helpful and friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Hats off to KENNY in particular at the front desk. Will stay there anytime....felt safe, welcomed and comfortable - all the things I need on a business trip. Housekeeping was also really sensitive to my meeting needs and phone calls - never an issue. The propserty is within walking distance of everything on Michigan making it convenient to restaurants, stores, other hotels for meetings - even Navy Pier in good weather.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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Stefanie K, Director of Sales at Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Thank you for your comments and recognizing Kenny! We are proud of our fantastic front desk and housekeeping staff. They obviously went above and beyond to make you feel safe, welcome, and comfortable while you were traveling to Chicago for business. We hope you think of the Fairfield Inn & Suites on your next visit to Chicago.
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Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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“Girls weekend in Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

We cannot say enough about the fabulous weekend we spent at the Fairfield. The staff were very accommodating, very friendly, always asked us how our day was, remembered our names, and went out of their way to book us into local attractions. The room was clean, & comfortable. Location of the hotel is great! Very short walking distance to the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier and many more 'must see's' in Chicago. Great complimentary breakfast, Starbucks across the street and good restaurants within walking distance. We loved our stay here! Felt like a home away from home. Two canadian girls

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 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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Stefanie K, Director of Sales at Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Thank you for your review, "Two Canadian Girls!" It is great to hear that the front desk staff acted as a fantastic concierge during your stay. They are a great resource for all the must-see tourist attractions and restaurants in the area. We hope you visit Chicago again in the near future.
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Blaine, Minnesota
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“Short business trip to Chicago”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Excellent location! The vallet service and front desk associates were excellent. The breakfast area was stocked with all the items I needed. My room was neat, modern and very clean. I only stayed one night but would stay for an extended weekend. Shopping and restaurants in the area were great. I called the valet in the morning for my car and the car was ready when I arrived outside. Best Fairfield I've ever stayed in.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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Stefanie K, Director of Sales at Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Thank you for your comments. We are happy to hear we made your quick, 1 night stay with us convienent and efficient for your travel needs. We hope you visit us again for business or pleasure.
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“Hate to complain, but....”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Stayed at the Fairfield because the price was less ourtageous than other DT Chicago hotels. Room was small, but clean and had two chairs. Staff was fine and it was about what I expected. Two things, however, reduced its rating. The first was the heatpump which was terribly noisy and make a strange noise everytime it started. The second thing is its proximity to the NW Hospital -- ambulances with sirens blaring were in and out all day and all night. Oh well, it was less expensive.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stefanie K, Director of Sales at Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Thank you for your honest review. We are happy we met your expectations but disappointed we didn't exceed them. Our rooms are average size for Chicago, 275 sq. feet for a standard king room but our suites are 330 sq. feet. Our suites may be a better fit for your expectations. They include a microwave, refrigerator, and a good size seating area. Our suite prices are fairly comparable to our standard rooms. Regarding the distrubance from NWM hospital, it is obviously hard to predict the noise level due to our proximity. Rooms facing Ontario Street may be quieter. However, if you are visiting Northwestern Memorial Hospital, you can't get any closer by staying with us. Please visit us again on a future trip to Chicago
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Also Known As:
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Address: 216 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Suites Wheelchair access
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#18 Family Hotels in Chicago
#23 Business Hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to our Marriott Flagship Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago downtown hotel. Our unique, contemporary hotel features 15 stories, located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, with 185 guestrooms and suites. We are friendly, fun, but yet down to business. We provide a comfortable, affordable oasis in Chicago’s Downtown. All rooms include breakfast and high speed Wi-Fi Internet. We are one of the closest hotels to Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue shopping. ... more   less 
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