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Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610 (Formerly Claridge Hotel) (Gold Coast)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Durham, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent Views! Outstanding Location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I spent 3 nights in Chicago with my daughter to visit the American Girl doll store.
Could not have asked for a better view of the skyline, it was easy to walk to the Watertower shopping center, and we loved hanging out at Mario's italian restaurant down the street.

We enjoyed out stay very much, and she loved the unique decor of the hotel. The gym was nice, staff were friendly and kind, and we loved the Keurig machine in the room. Would have liked to have a mini fridge, but it was not available.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Destini W, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, responded to this review
March 20, 2013
We're delighted you and your daughter enjoyed our stay with us! The American Girl store is a wonderful experience and we're glad you included us in your special weekend! Please come back and see us again soon! Thanks for the great review!
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Lawrence, Kansas
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123 reviews 123 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Comfortable hotel in a superb Chicago location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013 via mobile

In recent visit to Chicago, I was impressed by Hotel Indigo. It offers comfortable rooms with stylish decor and splendid amenities: hardwood floors in room, excellent furnishings, and quiet. The staff was attentve and welcoming throughout my stay. My room had a wonderful bed with a quaint bathroom. The room came with a small table, a comfy easy chair, a decent-sized TV, and a Keurig. The Wi-Fi in room was extremely reliable and worked without a hitch. In addition, the hotel has a fitness studio with excellent equipment, all in working order. A wonderful plus after a long day of meetings is the small bar where one can unwind. The Hotel's location near Oak Street and the Lakefront at North Ave is another plus. Lots of choices for shopping and eating are nearby; there also pharmacies close by and two supermarkets. I would recommend breakfast in the morning at the Hotel. The service is wonderful. The dining room is relaxed, in a very comfortable setting with tasty food. Great way to start the day! Definitely I plan to return on my next visit.

Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
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Destini W, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, responded to this review
March 20, 2013
You've made our day!! We couldn't be happier you enjoyed your stay with us or that you would come back and see us again! We strive to provide a unique, relaxing and inspired Hotel Indigo guest experience for all our guests and we're happy you enjoyed just that! We can't wait for your return visit! See you soon!
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Lake City, Michigan
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6 hotel reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Nice hotel & friendly service in Gold Coast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013 via mobile

Just checked out of this hotel. Got a great deal on Priceline. Got a nice king room on the 8th floor... by the elevator, some noises but didn't really bother me. Very courteous staff, they held my luggage prior to chk in and after chk out. Would recommend this place. It's a nice change of scenery from the usual Magnificent Mile location.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Destini W, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, responded to this review
March 20, 2013
Thank you for the great review!! We hope you'll chose our hotel the next time you travel to our fine city. If you haven't already, you should visit in the summer. We have an incredible Farmer's Market one block south of the hotel that truly offers a wonderful Chicago experience. We're also in the process of changing our seasonal menus, please be sure to try out our 1244 Bar & Bistro during your next visit! See you soon!
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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice Boutique Hotel w/ Lovely Decor and a Good Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

My boyfriend and I spent one night here for Valentine's Day. I recommend the Penny Parking Package. It cost 119 for a King Bed Room and Overnight Parking. Overnight parking in Chicago can be over $35, so it's a great deal.

The Good- The decor is lovely. The bright blues and greens really made it feel like summer in the middle of February. I really don't think the room was that small- it's a good size for the rate. Again, we had a king bed- there wasn't much room on either side of the bed, but the room is shaped so that there's still a lot of space to walk around between the door and the bed. It was perfect for a couple, definitely not for a family. The bed and pillows were soft and clean. The location is just a 10-15 minute walk to all the major shopping on N. Michigan Avenue. If you're into the college-age/yuppie bar/club scene, you're less than half a block away from lots of places. If you'd like a quiet night in (like we did) the CVS up the street sells liquor :-) (note, the only ice machine in the hotel is on the 2nd floor). We didn't spend much time in the hotel lobby restaurant or bar, but both were really cute. I love that the decor theme carried throughout the hotel. The staff was very friendly as well.

The Bad- The view was non-existent- the one window in the room looked out onto a fire escape and another wall in the hotel. It made for a very dark room (we got up at 10 the next morning, and it still looked like it was nighttime). There aren't any ceiling lights in the place, so even with the lamps the room is not nearly as bright as the management provided photos suggest. One of our face cloths appeared to have makeup on it. Also, the paint on the sink was peeling off. There's also not much in the room that gives information about the neighborhood. A list of neighborhood restaurants or something would be nice. The walls are thin- in the morning, the woman next door was talking to her boyfriend on the phone and I heard EVERY SINGLE WORD. It woke me up because it sounded like someone was in our room. Room service was expensive- automatic 20% tip + $3 service charge. I didn't realize those were included, so I put in my own tip. Two lukewarm breakfast sandwiches and OJ came to $33.

Room Tip: Ask for a room that doesn't face the fire escape. We were in 805
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Destini W, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, responded to this review
March 20, 2013
Thank you for your great review!! We appreciate your honest feedback and will share your comments with our Team. We were thrilled you enjoyed our Team and were disappointed we did not have the opportunity to tell you about our local neighborhood! We much prefer to tell you all the great places to visit and the local hidden treasures than to have you read about them in our guest directory. We'll make note that we need to be more engaging for you and future travelers. We hope you'll come back and see us again soon!
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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
“Terrible”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

This is an absolutely horrible property! The rooms are small, the staff is extremely rude and unorganized, and it was a complete dump for 25,000 points.
My wife and I spent the night in Chicago for our honeymoon. When we showed up they did not have our Priority Club Express check in ready, the gentleman checking us in didn't even speak to us lead alone look at us. Very rude!
The room we got was small, the mattress was very uncomfortable, and the TV was small! They have very old tube TVs. Don't come here expecting to hang out in your room and enjoy the day together.
Miserable experience!

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Destini W, General Manager at Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We constantly strive to provide an environment of comfort and value to our guests, therefore, we are sincerely concerned when we fall short of your expectations. Our Customer Care Team has sent you a private message in an effort to follow up on your experience.
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Also Known As:
Hotel Indigo Chicago
Chicago Hotel Indigo
Address: 1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610 (Formerly Claridge Hotel)
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > Gold Coast , Near North Side
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#28 Romantic Hotels in Chicago
#57 Family Hotels in Chicago
#67 Business Hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast The newest member of the Intercontinental Hotels Group family, Hotel Indigo is a branded boutique hotel that offers a refreshing alternative to traditional hotels. Quietly nestled on a tree-lined street, Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast is located in one of Chicago's oldest and most historical neighborhoods, and is just steps from downtown Chicago and easily accessible from O Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway Airport (MDW) . The location is ideal for guests who want to spend their days shopping on Chicago's Magnificent Mile and Oak Street's Boutique Row or indulge in the nightlife of Rush Street. Guests staying in enjoy free wireless Internet , Aveda bath amenities, spa-inspired showers, complimentary fitness center, locally roasted Metropolis coffee products in our restaurant and a fine wine selection in Phi, our lobby lounge. Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast is pet friendly , and has numerous amenities for your travel companions so they may enjoy their stay as much as you will. Our Torchbearer Award winning service will be sure to impress all guests. Enter Hotel Indigo and sense the difference. The colors calm. The imagery excites. The architecture delights. You are relaxed, refreshed, renewed. You are inspired! ... more   less 
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