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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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Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Nebraska
Apr 4, 2011

Unbeatable location for the price

We were visiting Loyola University. The hotel was perfect for getting a feel for the city. We didn't take a cab our entire three day trip. Used the train and we were able to walk to all of the restaurants and shopping. Perfect location! The complimentary breakfast was a bonus and very handy for our busy weekend. Matt

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

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
St. Louis
Jun 30, 2011

Great value!

Very small room but served it's purpose. It was very clean and the staff was great. The breakfast was nice as well. Would stay again.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Ann Arbor, MI
Jul 8, 2011

Couldn't of been any better

We shopped until we dropped and eat our way through the Chicago Taste Fest

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

Cafe Lux was amazing

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Kansas City, MO
Jul 3, 2011

Just perferct for a weekend trip!

My mother, grandmother and I went to Chicago last minute. Scheduled our room from my IPad on the way to Chicago from Kansas City. We were very happy with our decision of staying here! Yes it was a small room but it was all we needed and the bed was comfortable. Staff treated us very well and breakfast was wonderful. The location of the hotel was perfect. We were walking distance from all the shopping and great places to eat. We will stay here again!

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Twin Cities
Jul 10, 2011

A great stay

The hotel is located within the walking distance of all the major attractions. There are also a lot of old churches and very ornate buildings around it. It is a great area for walks any time of the day, and very beautiful in the evening. Right across from it there is a Trader Joe's - so we got there our bottles of water and snacks. The room was clean, bed comfortable, staff extremely friendly. They also have portable beds available to be brought up to the room. The windows in the room don't let any street buzz in. Complimentary breakfast had eggs, biscuits and gravy, cereals, instant oatmeal and grits, pancake machine, bagels, muffins, sweet rolls,juices, milk, yogurt and fruits I will stay there again

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

Navy Pier has fireworks every Wedn and Sat at 9:30 pm. Great summer concerts series at the Millenium Park too

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
NYC
Aug 1, 2011

Magnificent on the Magnificent mile

A good little hotel in the middle of it all in Chicago. Rooms are small, but the staff are exceedingly friendly and there is even a mini gym.

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

Reviewer score

4
Traveler Pam
Business
Wilmington, De
Aug 19, 2011

Perfect for business trip

The hotel was perfect for what I needed. The rooms were small, but clean and the staff was very friendly. The best part of the stay was the breakfast. It had a lot of variety and the food was great. I would definitely stay there again.

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

Business

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
mam2840
Memphis, TN, USA
Aug 30, 2011

City Getaway

Great location, just a couple blocks from Michigan Ave., close to Navy Pier and River Walk. Great Breakfast! Very helpful Staff. We will definately stay here again!!!

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

Reviewer score

4
Heathey
Atlanta
Oct 10, 2011

Excellent location for a combo trip of work & play

Other reviews I read on this hotel complained about the staff, size of the rooms and noise from the adjacent rooms, but I found the staff ALL very friendly and helpful. The rooms ARE small, but that's what you expect in Times Square area, so it didn't surprise me that the Magnificent Mile would be the same. You can hear the showers running and doors closing in adjacent rooms, but as a frequent traveler, that doesn't bother me much -- at least it was clean! The worst thing about it in my opinion was that the bed sagged in the middle. If you're looking for a quiet B&B type setting, go somewhere else! But if you just need a good, comparatively affordable place to crash near the center of everything in Chi-Town, this is a good option. Free breakfast is a nice bonus!

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

Pizano's flatcrust pizza on State Street was to die for.

Review of Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE

Reviewer score

4
Nirattha
Bangkok, Thailand
Oct 23, 2011

Great Location and Very Clean Room!

I and my best friend just visited Chicago for the first time on our vacations. If you don't mind a small room, I really would definately recommend to stay and enjoy Chicago at Holiday Inn Express CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE because it is clean, and located in the great area you could walk around to famous Signseeing as well as to Business Area!

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