Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

3 stars
160 EAST HURON, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
54 reviews
Chicago is great

Great room, large, comfy bed, fantastic location; friend staff. See full review

  • NW interview
  • Mar 9, 2013
Perfect Location

Our room was quiet, the staff were friendly, and not fake, and the location was ideal! If you stay... See full review

  • elzlarson
  • Jan 6, 2013
Picture-perfect location near Michigan Avenue shopping and restaurants

A visit to Chicago wouldn't be complete without a stroll along the Magnificent Mile, so the properties closest to the grand boulevard earn instant bonus points. For travelers looking to be within steps of Michigan Avenue restaurants, landmarks and shops, it doesn't get more convenient than this classy Chicago hotel. Catering to business travelers and tourists, the property goes beyond the norm to offer special rooms like kids rooms, tech rooms and suites. Big windows capture the impressive skyline, with some framing views of Lake Michigan.

Highlights
  • Steps from the Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place, American Girl and John Hancock Observatory
  • Close to Navy Pier
  • Family-themed rooms and tech rooms complete with an iMac
  • Outdoor rooftop pool open seasonally
Rooms

Guests have a choice of layouts, from standard rooms to suites with lovely views of the cityscape. The hotel goes a step further, though, for families and Mac lovers. Kid-friendly rooms throw a bit of color into the neutral palette, boasting beds covered with rainbow linens, Little Einsteins pillows, giraffe play tubes, beanbag chairs and mini chalkboards. In the Tech Rooms, expect an iMac, color printer and high-speed and Wi-Fi access.

In all rooms, look for the Zebra print upholstered armchair, a signature of the hotel, plus iHome docking stations and high-definition LCD TVs.

Features

Chicago is known for its place in defining American architecture, so it's only natural to expect remarkable design from impressive city hotels like the Avenue Hotel.

Guests can admire Windy City vistas from Skybar, a European-influenced restaurant and lounge open all day. Whether it's the breakfast buffet or cocktails with fellow conventioneers, Skybar lures with its lounge seating, communal table and tilted windows.

Downstairs, visitors mingle with downtown professionals at the Elephant & Castle, a pub dishing up British favorites like bangers and mash, stuffed Yorkshire pudding and beans and mash. Dim lighting and a wood-heavy interior make it the place to linger and sample a global selection of brews.

Transportation
  • O'Hare International Airport (27 minutes)
  • Midway Airport (19 minutes)
  • Closest train stops: Blue Line (Chicago to O'Hare) and Orange Line (Lake/Randolph to Midway)
  • McCormick Place Convention Center (13 minutes)
Attractions
  • Magnificent Mile (.3 mi/.4 km)
  • Museum of Contemporary Art (.2 mi/.1 km)
  • John Hancock Center (.2 mi/.4 km)
  • Oak Street (.8 mi/.5 km)
  • American Girl Place (.1 mi/.2 km)
Business
  • 15,000 square feet of meeting space
  • Audiovisual technology available
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Views from every function room
  • Catering services
Policies and fees
Valet parking is available at $50.00.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Pets allowed
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Golf
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Babysitting/Child services
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Porters
FAX
Overhead projector
White board
Cellular telephone rental
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Safe
Mini bar
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Cribs available
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

41.8949 -87.623
Nearby airports
O'Hare International Airport, (ORD), 15.00, MI, NW; Midway International Airport, (MDW), 15.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.1 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.2 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.2 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.2 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.3 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.3 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Square Park: 0.5 mi
  • Oak Street Beach: 0.6 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.1 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.2 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.2 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.2 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.2 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.3 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.3 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Square Park: 0.5 mi
  • Oak Street Beach: 0.6 mi
  • Marina City: 0.6 mi
  • Lake Point Tower: 0.6 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.6 mi
  • Harold Washington College: 0.6 mi
  • Michigan Avenue: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Historical Society: 0.7 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.8 mi
  • Children Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Merchandise Mart: 0.8 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.8 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.8 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.8 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • City Hall: 0.9 mi
  • Navy Pier: 0.9 mi
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • State Street: 0.9 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.9 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 1 mi
  • Yacht Club: 1 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 1.1 mi
  • Symphony Center: 1.1 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 1.1 mi
  • Opera House: 1.1 mi
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1.2 mi
  • History Museum: 1.2 mi

Dining

Elephant & Castle Pub
At the Elephant & Castle Pub, lobby level, a cozy fireplace, brick walls and traditional decor appeal to the senses while tasty entrees appeal to your taste buds.Pub features a large selection of domestic and international beers on tap.
Sky Lounge
Sky Lounge, on the 40th floor, serves up panoramic views with a European breakfast menu. Sky Lounge can be booked for private events in the evening.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (54)

Ratings and reviews for Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Overall score

3.9 / 5
54 out of 54
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Rudy Gia
Centerville MA
May 6, 2013

They put profit before people.

There was an error in booking, I did not know anything about Chicago I was going to an event and for whatever reason I booked the wrong Crown Plaza Hotel through cheap tickets. when I realized it I called cheap tickets and they in turn called the hotel they would not change me over to the other Crown Plaza Hotel due to policy. I would never recommend anyone to stay at there hotel chain as they put money ahead of people. Parking at Hotel $50.00 per night

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

5
NW interview
Business
North Carolina
Mar 9, 2013

Chicago is great

Great room, large, comfy bed, fantastic location; friend staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Todd '65
Washington DC
Mar 3, 2013

Great location

Excellent hotel for the price. The room was spacious, quiet and with a good city view from the 34th floor. The business center (2 PCs, 2 Macs and printer) was more than adequate for my needs (e-mail and flight info.) and let me leave my laptop at home. The hotel is just steps from Michigan Ave. and close to bus and rail public transit. Only downside for me was a noisy HVAC unit though it was not so bad as to disturb my sleep

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Gino's East, one of the meccas for Chicago deep dish pizza, is just around the corner.

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
RVBDDS
Business
Portage, Michigan
Feb 24, 2013

Office staff getaway

We've stayed at this hotel before and it has always met our needs for central location, good amenities, great and friendly staff and within walking distance to lots of resturants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Excellent: Voplare, Bandera, Francesca's on Chestnut for dinners and West Egg for breakfast.

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

5
elzlarson
Brainerd MN
Jan 6, 2013

Perfect Location

Our room was quiet, the staff were friendly, and not fake, and the location was ideal! If you stay here you have to eat ot the downstairs Pub. Great food, and good prices. We liked everything about our stay and would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
elzlarson
Brainerd MN
Dec 13, 2012

Perfect location

This hotel was in the perfect spot to take in all of the Magnificent Mile. Not too far south or north - we walked everywhere, including to the Sears Towers. The pub downstairs had amazing food at a reasonable price & Starbucks in the hospital was our other daily stop. Our room was quiet, and bed comfortable. It wasn't super fancy - but at the price I didn't expect it to be. Hotel staff were accomodating & kind - only thing I"d change is to have a water or coffee station in lobby? Thanks!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Elephant &Castle Pub was so good!!!!

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Kakarpmkt
Business
Greenfield, Indiana
Oct 16, 2012

Excellent location!

Pros - Very good location - Very comfortable bed! Cons - Internet 9.99/day - Vallet parking too expensive

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Rsims
Business
Memphis, TN
Sep 27, 2012

Great stay!

Even though it was a quick trip (one night stay) it was worth every penny and the location was the BEST!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Travelpro44
New York
Sep 4, 2012

Great Weekend away

Great location for a fun weekend away. Perfect for shopping, dining and nightlife!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

3
Bee B
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 17, 2012

Don't accept room 2201

Front desk customer service was not the best as one clerk let me stand there for a long period and did not acknowledge me. I stood back and loudly asked if there is anyone that can assist me and suddenly I was noticed and a couple clerks jumped to help. As I get ready to go to the room there is a line around the lobby corner to get on the elevator. Seemed the the elevators were moving slow as molasses. Once in the room it is beautiful with a lovely view. Very comfortable and clean. Room lighting was dimmer than I hoped. My biggest issue with the room is that it is next door to a Staff room. Staff constantly going in an out with equipment into the late hours. Not fun being awakened in the morning with that loud noise. The only reason for my Average rating is the noise from the staff room next door and the initial non chalant front desk customer sevice. All in all I think my experiences were temporary problems of the day (except the room location) and I would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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