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Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

3 stars
640 N. WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
168 reviews
Great weekend getaway

Hotel excellent. great breakfast and very friendly staff See full review

  • Gena super MoM
  • Mar 30, 2013
Hidden Gem

Considering what I paid for this hotel, I was not expecting to stay in such a clean and confortable... See full review

  • Tccccc
  • Dec 25, 2012
Welcome to our Holiday Inn Express Magnificent Mile Hotel. Our downtown Chicago hotel , conveniently located off Michigan Avenue on the Magnificent Mile, is situated in the heart of Chicago near several businesses and attractions. Business travelers will appreciate our downtown Chicago hotel location near major companies such as Deloitte, Boeing, AT&T, Sun Microsystems, Computer Sciences Corp. and Northwestern Hospital . Flying into Chicago? Our Chicago hotel is close to O'Hare (18 miles) and Midway (12 miles) Airports, saving time for the busy executive. Staying at this landmark Chicago hotel will make it easy to visit popular Chicago attractions like the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and Millennium Park . Just 2 blocks away from Michigan Ave, Chicago's Magnificent Mile, where you can indulge in shopping at the Water Tower Place, Nordstrom Mall, plus more shops to choose from. The historic Holiday Inn Express Magnificent Mile hotel has 174 guestrooms and 1 suites. The public areas reflect 1920s Beaux Arts' architecture and feature a great room with comfortable seating areas for the complimentary Express Start breakfast. Our Chicago hotel provides a chic, urban setting that is Wi-Fi friendly, stylishly updated and convenient to downtown businesses and attractions. Whether you visit Chicago for business or vacation travel, stay comfortably at our Magnificent Mile hotel.

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Golf
Dining
FREE breakfast
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Shops/Commercial services
Car rental desk
Porters
FAX
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Safe
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Turndown service
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

41.8933 -87.6268
Nearby airports
Chicago Ohare International, (ORD), 18.00, MI, NW; Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 12.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.1 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.2 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.3 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.4 mi
  • Marina City: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.4 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.4 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Square Park: 0.5 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.5 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.1 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.2 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.3 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.3 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.4 mi
  • Marina City: 0.4 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.4 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.4 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Square Park: 0.5 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.5 mi
  • Harold Washington College: 0.5 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.6 mi
  • Merchandise Mart: 0.6 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.6 mi
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.7 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.7 mi
  • Oak Street Beach: 0.7 mi
  • City Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Michigan Avenue: 0.7 mi
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Chicago Historical Society: 0.7 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.8 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.8 mi
  • Lake Point Tower: 0.8 mi
  • State Street: 0.8 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.8 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Children Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Opera House: 0.9 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 1 mi
  • Symphony Center: 1 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 1 mi
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1 mi
  • Yacht Club: 1 mi
  • Navy Pier: 1.1 mi
  • Carson Pirie Scott: 1.1 mi

Dining

Quartino
Wine bar and Italian restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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.

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Guest Reviews (168)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Overall score

3.7 / 5
168 out of 168
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

83% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
unique84
Dearborn, MI
Feb 13, 2012

Intense

Can't say I would stay here again... It was noisy in the hotel.. Staff was not pleasant, room was impeccably small! Shower flooded the bathroom, there was something smudged on the headboard... just disturbing to say the least!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

3
actressgirlcc
San Diego, CA, USA
Feb 13, 2012

Auditioning

My friends and I were in chicago to audition for a lot of programs. For us the location was unbeatable and the breakfast was perfect for us on the go, not the most amazing thing i've ever eaten, but no complaints here. the staff was great and they even have a gym. For the price it's worth it. Wouldn't stay here if I was planning on living in my hotel, but it's comfortable at the end of a long day. If you are looking to save money, it's a good place.

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

eat at the top of the john hancock!!!!!!! 95th floor. just do it!

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

3
Charly Brown
Detroit, MI, USA
Jan 16, 2012

Like a Hostel

Perfect Location and everything you need, but no spare square inch, a bit loud.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
MaNaBO
Japan
Jan 16, 2012

great place to stay

The location was very convenient to access to downtown and very close to Pizzeria Uno. The breackfast was great. We really enjoyed the selection of the breakfast. Our room had a good view from the window and it was a decent room size.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

5
Little MMM
Minneapolis, MN
Jan 10, 2012

LOVE IT!

I really like this hotel! Perfect location, it is very close to almost all the places I planed to go to. (This is my first time to Chicago.) I ordered for $79 per night, amazing price for the amazing place, I recommend to everyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

3
moontripper
Houston, TX, USA
Dec 10, 2011

fantastic location

exceelent location, stayed for one night, good breakfast to boot.The staff was very attentive to all aspects of making all guest comfortable. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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

good resturants and clubs

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

5
stanly
Ohio
Dec 9, 2011

good location

location is good, which close to the Michigan Ave. and red line

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
TNTM
Michigan, USA
Dec 8, 2011

Great location, Great time, Great Stay!!

My husband and I stayed here recently and had a great time! Before going I read some of the other reviews and was a little concerned but we decided to go ahead and decide for ourselves. Some of the reviews I read were complaining about how small the rooms are and yes they are small but still very comfortable and nice (the bed and pillows were great after a long day of shopping and walking) and our main purpose of staying here was to be close to all the things we wanted to do. To us you can't hardly beat the location, it was within walking distance to ALL the things we were doing on this trip (Shopping, House of Blues, Navy Pier, etc)! The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome, we were even able to check in early on the day of our arrival which was fantastic! The door man gave us a helpful map and marked several cool spots to check out if we so desired. The map came in very handy! We also loved that they offered free breakfast in the morning another reason we decided to stay here (most of the other hotels I priced out did not offer breakfast). The breakfast spread was delicious and had MANY different choices. We would most definitely recommend this Hotel to anyone and we plan to stay here again!!

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

Reviewer score

4
G Mick
Business
La Crosse, WI
Dec 1, 2011

Tough to rate, but better than average

The hotel itself is old with small rooms. I had an opportunity to see two rooms, both of which had murphy beds along with small side tables and desks. Rooms were stocked with standard soaps and shampoo, but no extras. In-room TV/entertainment was modern and easy to use, with full cable, movies on demand and a flat screen TV. Despite the small rooms and no frills room experience, the hotel was clean and nicely refurbished. The lobby and lounge/dining area was clean and ample. Staff was exceedingly pleasant and accomodating. The location is in a very nice area. Valet service is convenient. And, although the beds were atypical, I slept well and in comfort. Overall, it was a bit expensive if only consdering the room itself, but all other factors bring the price slightly more in-line. In all, I'd say it was an average value and a slightly better than average overall experience.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pizzeria Due is very tasty and has an interesting history.

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

5
ynkson
Michigan
Nov 11, 2011

BEST HOTEL IN THE AREA

best deal in the magnificent mile! good location, and nice staff. everything is within the walking distance. (only a couple blocks away from Mich ave). I've looked up millions of hotels, and hostels in the area and nothing can beat this one.

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