Overview

Pros

Comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs
Indoor swimming pool
Convenient location near the Magnificent Mile
Free Wi-Fi
Free hot breakfast
24-hour fitness center

Cons

No iPod docks or CD players
Across the street from a noisy fire station
No mini-bars or mini-fridges in most rooms

Bottom Line

This 230-room mid-range hotel is a solid value near the Magnificent Mile. Highlights include the clean, comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs, the beautiful indoor pool with a skylight, and quality freebies, including free hot breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. But there's a fire station across the street and you can hear the sirens day and night.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Business Center
Cable
Concierge
Cribs
Dry Cleaning
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Full Kitchen
Internet
Jacuzzi
Kids Allowed
Laundry
Meeting / Conference Rooms
Pool
Room Service
Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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Full Review

Location

A few blocks west of the upscale Magnificent Mile and within walking distance of the Loop

The Hampton Inn is located in River North, a major shopping and dining destination in Chicago. It's within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, home to the Water Tower, the John Hancock Observatory, the Pumping Station and Wrigley Building, as well as the Loop and the Theatre District. The Red subway line is two blocks from the hotel and there’s also a bus stop a block away.- 10-minute walk to the Theatre District

11-minute walk to the Loop
15-minute walk to the Millennium Park
15-minute walk to the Chicago City Hall
20-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
20-minute walk to the Art Institute of Chicago
13-minute drive or 40-minute subway ride to the Museum of Science and Industry
13-minute drive or 35-minute subway ride to Kenwood neighborhood
15-minute drive or 20-minute subway ride to the Wrigley Field
19-minute drive to Midway International Airport
25-minute subway ride to the Old Town
25-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport

Rooms

Basic contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and big windows

Comfortable rooms have muted white-and-green decor and come equipped with coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi (plus a portable desk so you can surf the web in bed.) But they only have alarm clock radios -- no iPod docks or CD players -- and rooms facing the street get noise from the nearby fire station. Suites feature such amenities as wet bars, microwaves, and mini-fridges; some have pull-out sofas and full kitches.- Cloud Nine bedding

32-inch or larger flat-screen TV with premium cable and pay-per-view movies
Shower/tub combo
Free Wi-Fi
Alarm clock radio
Coffeemaker
Iron and ironing board
Lap desk for laptops, so you can surf the web in bed

Features

A large swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center

Indoor swimming pool
Free hot breakfast
24-hour fitness center
24-hour business center
Gift shop
Coin laundry
Events space featuring seven meeting rooms (275 to 1,640 square feet)
Free weekday newspapers
Self and valet parking

All-Inclusive / Food

A busy trattoria known for its $5 burgers

Rosebud Trattoria is popular with locals, who praise the $5 burgers, but also the homemade pastas and pizzas.
In-room dining provided by Rosebud Trattoria
Free hot breakfast (also available weekdays in a to-go breakfast bag with a muffin, breakfast bar, fruit, and water).

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Room Types

Corner Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Standard Room
Wet Bar Suite

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