First, let me say that I have no connections with the Amalfi. I don't work there, know any one that works there, or have any other reason for writing this except to let others know what a great place this is.

The hotel is very conveniently located, in nice walking distance to many restaurants, shopping locations, and entertainment. The lobby is rather small, but attractive, and that is the last thing you notice once you see the terrific smiles on the faces of the staff greeting you. The beds are comfy and the rooms quite clean and nicely decorated. The morning breakfast set on each floor is terrific! The evening cocktails and snacks are a real plus in a city where cocktails can be quite expensive. One of the biggest pluses is the courtesy of the staff. I've stayed a lot of places where the staff has been cordial and competent, but this place takes the cake. The staff actually seem genuinely glad to see you. I actually think the really like their jobs!

I'll stay here again many times. This is a gem of a property, priced right and with nice freebies - breakfast, cocktails, wireless internet, and dvd check-out. It's a real find, but please...ssshhhh...don't tell anyone. I want to make sure I have a room for my next trip!

my husband and I stayed here for a week in April. It was very clean the bed linen was changed each day.The bathroom and bedroom were spotless.The complimentary breakfast was great.It was layed out beside lift area.It consisted of juice, fruit, yogurt,tea/coffe and pastries. It was really appreciated. You brought it to your room to eat.
The staff were very helpful and efficient.If there was a problem it was sorted in a very professional way.I would really recommend this hotel as it was great value.The location is excellent.

I spent a lot of time researching hotels and just thought this one was so so. It looks chic in the photos but it's missing something...or a lot. It's pretty basic and the rooms are just so so. It's kind of like they wanted to be upscale and hip but missed the mark somehow with the decor. It was like a W wanna be. Don't like to be so honest but that was my impression. All the pictures of Amalfi got a bit redudant as well. We got the message that they like the Amalfi coast which I'm sure is nice. But you didn't feel like you were there with the decor and pictures. Not sure if they were trying to have that effect or some other effect. At least I thought the service was a lot nicer than the W. They had a basic cold breakfast buffet (kind of boring, but hey, it's breakfast) on each floor which is convenient and they have a cocktail lounge that is also included on week night evenings. It seemed like one big business party when I went in, so I got something and quickly left as I didn't want to interrupt everyone that seemed to know eachother from that particular company. I think there are nicer areas to stay in Chicago rather than this area as it looks a bit dingy around the hotel. It has the feel of an old side street that's seedy (even though it's not seedy at all). It's on a wierd street though. Yeah, there are a lot of restaurants in the area, but it's not where you want to be. If your a tourist as you're better off staying near the Water Tower area (on North Michigan Avenue) or near the lake (Lakeshore Drive) where you can walk in the parks, go shopping, and see Lake Michigan within a few steps. This is too far from that. If you've just got business meetings in the area then the hotel is fine. It seems frankly to be more of a business hotel as we saw business people zipping in and out. If you get a good rate and want a safe decent place, then this is just fine. But I think you can find plenty of others that are better in a better more convenient area in Chicago. You have to pay for parking by the way.

I've been staying at the Amalfi hotel and I'd have to say it's got to be the best value out there. It's immaculately clean, the staff are lovely, and the complimentary breakfast offers fruit, yogurt, juice and pastries. They also have a complimentary cocktail hour. Could it get any better?