Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel Rating: Pearls
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Pros
- Central location along the Magnificent Mile
- Large rooms, some with great views
- Luxury spa and wonderful four-lane lap pool with skylight
- Large fitness center with modern machines and flat-screen TVs
- Upscale shopping mall on-site
- Twice daily housekeeping
- Free Wi-Fi
Cons
- Many rooms have shower/tub combos
- No iPod docks (though available upon request)
- Unexceptional restaurant (but with gorgeous city views)
Bottom Line
This 434-room hotel sits atop an upscale shopping mall right off the Magnificent Mile. The luxurious spa, the wonderful four-lane lap pool, the great design, and the outstanding address could make it one of the nicest hotels in town -- but the rooms fall a tad short — even after a multimillion dollar renovation in 2010 — with sophisticated but somewhat generic decor, some outdated amenities (such as CD players instead of iPod docks), and shower/tub combos in many bathrooms. The cuisine at the on-site brasserie doesn't wow, but the beautiful city views through its floor-to-ceiling windows do.
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Location
Atop Water Tower Place, half a block from the Magnificent Mile
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is set in a 74-story skyscraper it shares with Water Tower Place, one of Chicago's most popular shopping centers. The hotel entrance is located on a side street half a block from the iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue known as the Magnificent Mile, where some of Chicago's most elegant hotels stand side-by side with expensive stores. Art galleries, top-notch restaurants, and landmarks -- such as the historic Water Tower, John Hancock Observatory, the Pumping Station and Wrigley Building -- are within easy walking distance from the hotel.
- 20-minute drive to Midway International Airport
- 35-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
- 4-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
- 5-minute drive to the Loop
- 25-minute walk to the Millennium Park
- 5-minute drive to the downtown Theatre District
- 5-minute drive or 15-minute subway ride to the Art Institute of Chicago
- 5-minute drive or 15-minute subway ride to the Chicago City Hall
- 5-minute drive or 20-minute subway ride to the Old Town
- 12-minute drive or 25-minute subway ride to the Wrigley Field
- 12-minute drive to Kenwood neighborhood
- 13-minute drive to the Museum of Science and Industry
Bottom Line
This 434-room hotel sits atop an upscale shopping mall right off the Magnificent Mile. The luxurious spa, the wonderful four-lane lap pool, the great design, and the outstanding address could make it one of the nicest hotels in town -- but the rooms fall a tad short — even after a multimillion dollar renovation in 2010 — with sophisticated but somewhat generic decor, some outdated amenities (such as CD players instead of iPod docks), and shower/tub combos in many bathrooms. The cuisine at the on-site brasserie doesn't wow, but the beautiful city views through its floor-to-ceiling windows do.
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Address
- 160 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, US
Room Types
- Anniversary Suite
- Deluxe Four Seasons Executive Suite
- Deluxe Lakeside One-Bedroom Suite
- Deluxe Room
- Four Seasons Executive Suite
- Large Premier One-Bedroom Suite
- Moderate Room
- Premier Four Seasons Executive Suite
- Premier One-Bedroom Suite
- Premier One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
- Premier Room
- Presidential Suite
- Superior Lakeside One-Bedroom Suite
- Superior Room
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Hotel Features
| Number of Rooms: | 434 |
| Pool: | Yes |
| Fitness Center: | Yes |
| Spa: | Yes |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Pets Allowed: | No |
| Cribs: | Yes |
| Kids Club: | No |
| Jacuzzi (in room): | No |
| Casino: | No |
Hotel Information
| Location: | Magnificent Mile, Chicago |
| Address: | 160 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, US (See Map) |
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