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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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Florida, Uruguay
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Sofi I think I love you!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012 via mobile

This Sofitel is awesome. After mediocre service at the Waldorf Astoria Reach Resort Key West I had thought customer service had been forgotten (thanks Paul). A special thank you however to Irwin. He is excellent and was an excellent representative of Sofitel during our large meeting event. He helped us with our checkout, printing boarding passes, catering, and even went out and bought me sugar free Red Bull when I requested. This is great! Thanks Sofitel for going well beyond my expectations and renewing my faith in customer service.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 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
December 11, 2012
Bonjour! Thank you very much for your declaration of love - we are flattered! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that Irwin and his team helped make your meeting a success. Thank you for complimenting our hotel and staff. It is always our goal to exceed our guests' expectations, and so it is with pride that we receive such positive feedback about a guest's experience at Sofitel. We look forward to welcoming you back to our property in the very near future!
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Mumbai
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Awesome hotel with great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

Okay... there is nothing wrong with this hotel at all. It is a stylish place with great rooms and fitings ( large TV with a Bose wave radio).
The service was spot on , whatever we asked for we got it with a smile. The concierge is very helpful and can give you good advice on things to do and places to eat.
Will definitely stay in this place EVERYTIME I am in Chicago

  • Stayed December 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
December 9, 2012
Bonjour! Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay, and that you found our location to be ideal. Thank you very much for complimenting our "spot on" service, our rooms and our Concierge team. We are especially pleased to know that you will be coming back to stay again. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the very near future!
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
“Perfect location for Michigan Avenue access”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2012

We were amazed at the proximity to all of the N. Michigan Avenue, venues, bars and restaurants we love in Chicago. The price was very reasonable on the weekend and we were able to stay parked for the entire stay with all things we enjoy within walking distance of 15 blocks in all directions.

  • 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
December 9, 2012
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you were able to take advantage of our excellent Gold Coast location during your weekend stay in Chicago! We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to our property in the near future
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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26 reviews 26 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Perfect wknd getaway base!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

My travel agent got a great rate for us for 2nts (Fri/Sat). We took the CTA from MDW to Chicago stop - just 2 blocks away. All decked out for the holidays. Lobby was stunning and lively and impressive. Checkin very welcoming. We asked for a coffee maker to be sent up to our room (thanks to other reviews). We were on 15th floor and even though across from elevators was very quiet hotel!!! Room was small but well furnished and very comfortable. Bathroom was big and luxurious. Tub was way too shallow to enjoy a soak - but nice to be separate from shower. We loved the area and will absolutely stay here again!!!

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  • Stayed November 2012, 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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Nicolas_Pesty_GM, General Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
December 9, 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 were able to take advantage of a good rate, our excellent location and our proximity to public transportation. Thank you for complimenting our lobby's lively holiday decorations and for providing the tip about requesting a coffee maker at check-in! We are always happy to provide one to our guests in addition to the complimentary coffee and tea available in our restaurant each morning. We look forward to welcoming you back in the very near future
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great hotel, great location, great value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012 via mobile

I recently had the opportunity to visit chicago and stayed at the sofitel water tower. I thought the location downtown close to all the attractions and shopping was excellent. The hotel had all the amenities but none of the noise and commotion that often comes with a hotel in a big city. My only problem was that my room was not made up in a timely fashion. But one phone call resolved that issue quickly.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 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
December 7, 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 thank you for pointing out our excellent Gold Coast location! Please accept our apologies for the wait you experienced for your room to be serviced. This is not typical of our standards of service, and we regret the inconvenience. However, I am glad to know that the issue was resolved quickly and to your satisfaction. Thank you again for your stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back 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
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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:
#8 Business Hotels in Chicago
#13 Luxury Hotels in Chicago
#14 Family 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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