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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611 (Near North Side)
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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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Derby, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great location, superb room, cool bar, amazing food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

We spent three nights in this really well located hotel. Situated downtown just a couple of minutes from Michigin Avenue and Oak Street and easily in walking distance for the Art Institute, the Navy Pier, Lincoln Park etc etc.

The staff were friendly and attentive, the bar - Le Bar - was really cool with a chic yet laid back atmosphere. Nothing was ever too much trouble and certainly no shutting the bar at 11:30 that we so often experience in the UK.

We only ate in the restaurant at breakfast and the experience was first rate. Eggs Benedict to die for, great pancakes and the organis parfait with granola comes highly recommended. Every day there was a new shot of that day's juice combination.

Definately one to return to.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
November 14, 2012
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you had the chance to enjoy late night cocktails in Le Bar as well as breakfast in our restaurant, Cafe des Architectes. Thank you for pointing out our ideal location for shopping on the Magnificent Mile and visiting Chicago landmarks. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to our property in the very near future!
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New York City, New York
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79 reviews 79 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Recent business meeting stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Based on my recent stay during a business meeting, I highly recommend this hotel. From the moment of arriving to my departure, overall the hotel stay was excellent. The receptionist was very helpful and was able to allow me to check in early without any difficulties. I also requested a later check out than normal and i was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to accomplish this. The room and facilities were extremely clean and comfortable. The bed was amazingly comfortable with the pillow top mattress. The only food i experienced was the service provided during out meeting which included a lunch and breakfast buffet which were both very good. I highly recommend this hotel.

Room Tip: My room was on the 21st floor and was extremely quiet. I suspect any of the higher rooms will not he...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
November 10, 2012
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found our staff to be so accommodating and attentive to your needs. Excellent service is what we strive to be known for; therefore your feedback is extremely important as it enables us to continually improve our service and provide a memorable experience to our guests. We are glad that you were able to take advantage of a quiet room on an upper floor; thank you for providing that tip to future guests and for your recommendation! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our property very soon.
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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
131 helpful votes 131 helpful votes
“MAGNIFIQUE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

We spent 6 nights at this lovely Sofitel hotel in the heart of Chicago. We loved the position, so easy to walk to everything and from the moment we arrived at 1am on a Wednesday morning, we were treated like Royalty. Nothing was too much trouble for the front desk and the Concierge. When we finally had time to look around our lovely bedroom after checking in, we found a wonderful gift. It was a Kodak Instant Camera and there were 36 shots on it. The instructions were to take the 36 photos whilst we were in Chicago and on the last day, hand it in to Reception and five or so weeks later we would have a memento of our time in that wonderful city. As yet, we haven't received the album but we have only been home a few days and of course with the distance, the post can take forever.

The bed was just so comfortable, the bathroom was a good size and we had a good view from our 29th floor room. We ate our breakfast each day in the Cafe de Architectes. We had a couple of dinners in the Bar and the rest in the main Cafe. We couldn't fault either the service or the food. We had fantastic weather and enjoyed both the city and the hotel.

It we ever return to that wonderful city we would definitely stay at the Sofitel as it ticked all our boxes.

Room Tip: We were just lucky and were given a sunny room overlooking the lake.
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  • Stayed September 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
November 10, 2012
Bonjour! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that we were able to assist in creating some 'magnifique' memories of your Chicago vacation. The photo album is on the way and should arrive soon! Thank you for complimenting our staff, our service and the food in our Cafe des Architectes. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our property soon!
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Bellinzona, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Me and my husband stayed here during our honeymoon. We were given a great room with a beautiful view on one of the top floors. The room service is of the highest standards and the staff is friendly. The hotel is very well located with lot's of shops and restaurants in the area. I would definitely go back.

  • Stayed September 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
November 10, 2012
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your honeymoon stay with us and that you were able to take advantage of the excellent views of the Chicago skyline from a room on a high floor. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our property very soon!
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Top Contributor
73 reviews 73 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Nice Hotel decent location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

This is a nice hotel, but it was advertised as on the magnificent mile, when it was actually blocks away. There are some nice restaurants within walking distance and you can walk to the mile. It was a more trendy/modern style hotel which we prefer.

We had some service issues with our reservation, but the manager was able to solve the problem.

  • Stayed December 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
November 8, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments concerning your stay at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. Your feedback is extremely important as it enables us to continually improve our service and provide a memorable experience to our valued guests. Although we are indeed located two blocks in from the Magnificent Mile, our central Gold Coast location affords us an excellent proximity to the best restaurants, shopping and city landmarks while offering our guests a more private and serene atmosphere than the always bustling Michigan Avenue. We are sorry to hear that you had an issue with your reservation. However, it is reassuring that a manager was able to assist you and solve the problem. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our property in the very near future!
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Also Known As:
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel Chicago
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel
Sofitel Chicago Water Hotel
Sofitel Chicago
Sofitel Water Tower Hotel Chicago
Chicago Sofitel
Address: 20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > Near North Side
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Business Hotels in Chicago
#13 Family Hotels in Chicago
#13 Luxury Hotels in Chicago
#15 Romantic Hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower bids you welcome with world-class downtown Chicago hotel accommodations - minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute, and trendy boutiques. Designed by the French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, our downtown Chicago Illinois hotel is a 32-floor prism of glass, boasting 415 rooms, including 33 luxurious suites. Embrace modern design and rich architectural legacy at this luxury hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois. ... more   less 
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