Pros

  • Convenient location near the Magnificent Mile
  • Bright rooms have flat-screen LCD TVs, coffeemakers, and Bose radios
  • Marble bathrooms come with separate showers and tubs, plus Lanvin toiletries
  • French-inspired menu at Cafe des Architectes
  • Impressive French wine and Champagne selection at stylish Le Bar
  • 24-hour fitness center, business center, and room service
  • Free Wi-Fi, turndown service, and newspaper delivery (upon request)
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Cons

  • Room decor and carpeting a bit dated
  • No spa or pool
  • Beds don't come with top sheets, just duvets (top sheets available on request)
  • Pricey valet parking
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Bottom Line

The luxurious 415-room Sofitel Chicago, two blocks from the Magnificent Mile, is noteworthy for its big, bright rooms; excellent service; and sleek French restaurant and wine/cocktail bar. It's a haven for business travelers, with plush white beds, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers in the rooms, and several facilities -- fitness center, business center, and room service -- available around-the-clock. For a nearby business hotel that's a notch less luxurious but notably more modern, there's the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile, which was extensively renovated in 2015. 

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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Scene

This glass prism-shaped hotel is one of the most recognizable buildings in Chicago

The Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile embodies the Sofitel brand's French elegance. It caters mostly to business travelers, though the location near Magnificent Mile, the stylish atrium lobby, the sexy Le Bar, and the good-sized, well-equipped rooms makes it a good choice for leisure travelers, as well. This luxury property pays attention to the details that make for a more intimate stay, from the warm "Bonjour!" at the front desk, to the fresh flowers throughout, to the free bottles of Evian water at turndown.

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Location

Two blocks from the Magnificent Mile and within walking distance of some of Chicago’s top attractions

The Sofitel Chicago is located two blocks the Magnificent Mile, an iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue known for its upscale shopping. However, it is not all about high-end department stores here. Art galleries, top-notch restaurants, and landmarks -- such as the Water Tower, John Hancock Observatory, and Museum of Contemporary Art -- and are within easy walking distance of the hotel.

  • Five-minute walk to Water Tower Place
  • Five-minute walk to John Hancock Center
  • Eight-minute walk to Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Nine-minute drive to the Theatre District
  • Six-minute drive to Lincoln Park Zoo
  • 10-minute drive to Millennium Park
  • 10-minute drive to the Loop
  • 10-minute drive to Old Town
  • 11-minute drive to Art Institute of Chicago
  • 12-minute drive to Navy Pier
  • 12-minute drive to Chicago City Hall
  • 15-minute drive or 20-minute subway ride to Wrigley Field
  • 19-minute drive to Museum Campus (home to Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, and Soldier Field)
  • 32-minute drive to Midway International Airport
  • 40-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
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Rooms

Large, bright rooms with solid tech and marble bathrooms; some rooms have views of the John Hancock building

Rooms here are bright, with large windows overlooking imposing skyscrapers and contemporary art on the walls. And, starting at 350 square feet, they're also big. The space is outfitted with blond-wood furniture and behind-the-bed wall panels, orange-red carpeting, and beige walls and curtains. Easy chairs with ottomans match the rusty tone of the carpets, closet doors double as full-length mirrors, and corner work desks face the room (not the wall). All rooms feature 32-inch flat-screen LCD TVs with dozens of channels (including premium ones), Bose alarm clocks, Keurig coffeemakers, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Beds feature plush feather mattresses and duvets; note that they are not fitted with top sheets, but top sheets are available on request.

Marble bathrooms are a highlight. They come with separate walk-in glass showers and tubs, as well as ample counter space, magnifying mirrors, bathrobes and slippers, Lanvin toiletries, and loofahs. Turndown service includes free Evian bottled waters. Cribs and free newspaper delivery are available on request.

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Features

Excellent French restaurant, intimate wine bar, and 24-hour facilities

The chic lobby is the entryway to the hotel’s busy restaurant Cafe des Architectes, which serves French-inspired contemporary cuisine made with local ingredients; outdoor seating available. The stylish and intimate Le Bar offers a fantastic selection of French and international wines, as well as Champagne, cocktails, draft beers, and a short menu of comfort food,

Business travelers keeping odd hours (or acclimating to Chicago's Central Time Zone) can avail this hotel's several 24-hour features: fitness center, business center, and room service. They can also book the hotel's 10,000-plus square feet of meeting space, which includes a 4,592-square-foot ballroom. Valet parking is pricey, but hotel-wide Wi-Fi is free.

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Things You Should Know About Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Also Known As

  • Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

Room Types

  • Junior Suite
  • Luxury Room
  • Presidential Suite
  • Prestige Suite
  • Superior Room

Address

20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2664, United States

Phone

(312) 324-4000

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Scene

This glass prism-shaped hotel is one of the most recognizable buildings in Chicago

The Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile embodies the Sofitel brand's French elegance. It caters mostly to business travelers, though the location near Magnificent Mile, the stylish atrium lobby, the sexy Le Bar, and the good-sized, well-equipped rooms makes it a good choice for leisure travelers, as well. This luxury property pays attention to the details that make for a more intimate stay, from the warm "Bonjour!" at the front desk, to the fresh flowers throughout, to the free bottles of Evian water at turndown.

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Location

Two blocks from the Magnificent Mile and within walking distance of some of Chicago’s top attractions

The Sofitel Chicago is located two blocks the Magnificent Mile, an iconic stretch of North Michigan Avenue known for its upscale shopping. However, it is not all about high-end department stores here. Art galleries, top-notch restaurants, and landmarks -- such as the Water Tower, John Hancock Observatory, and Museum of Contemporary Art -- and are within easy walking distance of the hotel.

  • Five-minute walk to Water Tower Place
  • Five-minute walk to John Hancock Center
  • Eight-minute walk to Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Nine-minute drive to the Theatre District
  • Six-minute drive to Lincoln Park Zoo
  • 10-minute drive to Millennium Park
  • 10-minute drive to the Loop
  • 10-minute drive to Old Town
  • 11-minute drive to Art Institute of Chicago
  • 12-minute drive to Navy Pier
  • 12-minute drive to Chicago City Hall
  • 15-minute drive or 20-minute subway ride to Wrigley Field
  • 19-minute drive to Museum Campus (home to Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, and Soldier Field)
  • 32-minute drive to Midway International Airport
  • 40-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
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Rooms

Large, bright rooms with solid tech and marble bathrooms; some rooms have views of the John Hancock building

Rooms here are bright, with large windows overlooking imposing skyscrapers and contemporary art on the walls. And, starting at 350 square feet, they're also big. The space is outfitted with blond-wood furniture and behind-the-bed wall panels, orange-red carpeting, and beige walls and curtains. Easy chairs with ottomans match the rusty tone of the carpets, closet doors double as full-length mirrors, and corner work desks face the room (not the wall). All rooms feature 32-inch flat-screen LCD TVs with dozens of channels (including premium ones), Bose alarm clocks, Keurig coffeemakers, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Beds feature plush feather mattresses and duvets; note that they are not fitted with top sheets, but top sheets are available on request.

Marble bathrooms are a highlight. They come with separate walk-in glass showers and tubs, as well as ample counter space, magnifying mirrors, bathrobes and slippers, Lanvin toiletries, and loofahs. Turndown service includes free Evian bottled waters. Cribs and free newspaper delivery are available on request.

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Features

Excellent French restaurant, intimate wine bar, and 24-hour facilities

The chic lobby is the entryway to the hotel’s busy restaurant Cafe des Architectes, which serves French-inspired contemporary cuisine made with local ingredients; outdoor seating available. The stylish and intimate Le Bar offers a fantastic selection of French and international wines, as well as Champagne, cocktails, draft beers, and a short menu of comfort food,

Business travelers keeping odd hours (or acclimating to Chicago's Central Time Zone) can avail this hotel's several 24-hour features: fitness center, business center, and room service. They can also book the hotel's 10,000-plus square feet of meeting space, which includes a 4,592-square-foot ballroom. Valet parking is pricey, but hotel-wide Wi-Fi is free.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Tennis Court

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