The Whitehall Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Great place
Very efficient, clean, new. Great location. One of the best beds I slept in. No ice machines, that...
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Sofka
- Apr 1, 2013
Southern Charm in the Heart of Chicago
The staff are exceptional from top to bottom. From looking at the map you can tell it is a great...
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Karen the Cat Lady
- Apr 1, 2013
Gold Coast boutique meets 1920s charm
The Whitehall Hotel manages that rare combination of location and ambiance. The hotel is situated one block from the Magnificent Mile and Rush Street nightlife district, but tucked away from the tourist fray on a residential street. One of Chicago's oldest luxury hotels but certainly no slouch, the Whitehall brims with 19th century elegance -- imagine chandeliers, wood paneling and tufted leather chairs, all restored to match the original European grace and grandeur of this Gold Coast gem.
Highlights
- One block from the Magnificent Mile and Rush Street nightlife
- Walk to John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place, Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach
- Dining at Fornetto Mei, a Pan-Italian restaurant
- Fitness center
Rooms
Chicago's independent boutique Whitehall Hotel, which has hosted guest celebrities like Katharine Hepburn, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, The Beatles and Mick Jagger over the years, provides intimate guest rooms and suites decorated with antique mahogany tables and nightstands, wood headboards, down duvets and marble bathrooms. High-speed Internet and wireless access are available in rooms (fees apply).
Features
Guests at The Whitehall Hotel won't have to worry about leaving their dog or cat at home. The hotel welcomes pets less than 20 pounds for a non-refundable deposit. For an upscale casual dining option, dine at Fornetto Mei, which traverses Asia and Italy with its menu of oven-fired, thin crust pizza and house-made pot stickers or sample dumplings at Mei's Corner. A cozy atrium bar welcomes guests and invites sampling of the restaurant's 200 plus global and California boutique wines.Transportation
- O'Hare International Airport (15.3 mi/24.7 km)
- Chicago Midway Airport (9.7 mi/15.7 km)
- Blue Line (Washington/Dearborn) (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
- Orange Line (State/Lake) (0.9 mi/1.5 km)
- McCormick Place Convention Center (3.3 mi/5.3 km)
Attractions
- The Magnificent Mile (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
- The Gold Coast (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
- Oak Street Beach (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
- Rush Street (1 block)
- Navy Pier (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
Business
- Event space for six to 100 guests
- Business center with computers
- High-speed Internet access (fees apply)
Policies and fees
- Parking fee is $49.
- The Whitehall Hotel is a 100% smoke free property.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
The Whitehall Hotel Rooms
- Superior King
- This room offers one king bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
- Pinnacle King
- One king bed. Restored antique furnishings, crown molding, original artworks. Premium bedding with 390-thread-count sheets. Turndown service. Oversized desk with leather desk chair. Bathrooms with marble-and-tile countertops and floors, bathrobes, designer toiletries. Cable TV with premium channels. Hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) and wireless printing to business center (surcharge). Two dual-line telephones (one in the bathroom). Umbrella, clock radio. Complimentary ice service.
- Standard Full
- This room offers one double bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
- Run of House
- This room offers one queen bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
- Run of House 2
- This room offers two double queen bed with cable TV, air conditioning, in room safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Smoke-free policy
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Chicago.
- Nearby airports
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway Airport.
- Area description
- The Whitehall hotel has proximity to North Michigan Avenue shopping, John Hancock Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sears Tower and Skydeck, Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field.
Nearby points of interest
- Water Tower: 0.1 mi
- John Hancock Center: 0.1 mi
- Drury Lane Theatre: 0.2 mi
- Seneca Park: 0.2 mi
- Holy Name Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Washington Square Park: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.3 mi
- Oak Street Beach: 0.3 mi
- Terra Museum of American Art: 0.3 mi
- Michigan Avenue: 0.3 mi
- Lake Shore Park: 0.4 mi
- Chicago Historical Society: 0.4 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.4 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 0.5 mi
- Tribune Tower: 0.6 mi
- Water Tower: 0.1 mi
- John Hancock Center: 0.1 mi
- Drury Lane Theatre: 0.2 mi
- Seneca Park: 0.2 mi
- Holy Name Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Washington Square Park: 0.3 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.3 mi
- Oak Street Beach: 0.3 mi
- Terra Museum of American Art: 0.3 mi
- Michigan Avenue: 0.3 mi
- Lake Shore Park: 0.4 mi
- Chicago Historical Society: 0.4 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.4 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 0.5 mi
- Tribune Tower: 0.6 mi
- Wrigley Building: 0.6 mi
- Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.7 mi
- Marina City: 0.8 mi
- Lake Point Tower: 0.9 mi
- Merchandise Mart: 0.9 mi
- Harold Washington College: 0.9 mi
- History Museum: 0.9 mi
- Prudential Plaza: 0.9 mi
- Chicago Theater: 0.9 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 1 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 1 mi
- Children Museum: 1 mi
- Chicago Cultural Center: 1 mi
- Harris Theater: 1 mi
- Marshall Fields: 1.1 mi
- City Hall: 1.1 mi
- Cadillac Palace Theatre: 1.1 mi
- Navy Pier: 1.1 mi
- Pritzker Pavilion: 1.1 mi
- Shubert Theatre: 1.1 mi
- Cloud Gate: 1.1 mi
- State Street: 1.2 mi
- Kendall College: 1.2 mi
- Crown Fountain: 1.2 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 1.3 mi
- North Avenue Beach: 1.3 mi
- Opera House: 1.3 mi
- Yacht Club: 1.3 mi
- Art Institute of Chicago: 1.3 mi
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1.4 mi
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
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.
Guest Reviews (1088)
Ratings and reviews for The Whitehall Hotel
- All travelers (1,088) 3.8 / 5
- Business (181) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (467) 3.8 / 5
- Families (167) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (138) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (110) 3.9 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (6) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chicago Girls Weekend
Great downtown Chicago hotel
The location is very central and walking distance to many Chicago attractions and train access. Great value for the money. Very clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds. Probably my only complaint was that an elevator was down, so it took quite a while to get up or down. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the door men to the front desk clerks to the concierge. I would definitely stay again at this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Back Room was suggested by the hotel concierge and has great live music in a fun and intimate setting. Very enjoyable R&B bands with minimal cover. Walking distance from hotel (2 1/2 blocks).
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
damjan
Great location and staff, not much else.
Our room was small and a bit musty and our bath even smaller - very difficult for two women. No space on vanity for toiletries, safe did not work, TV was an antique with very few stations, and only one outlet. Location was great and the price a good value, but, would not return here.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right across the street from the 900 N Michigan shops and only one block from Water Tower Place.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Helpful73
Losing its Status
Small old fashioned room TV with a fuzzy picture. Setting room correct room temperature involved setting the temperature controls at least five degrees above or below the temperature you want.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bozo1
Pathetic
Poor lightnening in rooms. Front desk staff could not find my reservation even though I had a hotel reservation number and asked me to call this website. It happened to another guest while I was there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DBo504
Great staff and location with few frills
The Whitehall is in a great location on the Magnificent Mile. It's just across the street from the Hancock building and in a fairly prime location for lots of downtown touristy activities. However, amenities are definitely lacking. Internet is $10/day for guests in the room or business center and our TV (and reception) was from 1985. Good, given the price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Liz L
Excellent!!!
From the moment I entered the hotel up until I checked out I was impressed with The Whitehall Hotel. The staff was very accommodating and went out there way to for assist my needs. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The location was perfect and was able to walk to just about anywhere you may want to go. Without a doubt I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again anytime.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Ask the doorman. They are a world of information.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
traveling through mary
Great location
The lobby is very small but everyone was more than friendly and helpful. The location was fabulous. Our room was somewhat small, but adequate. We would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Michael Mahan
I fely very comfortable in and around your hotel
I only spent 84 a night. I was unfamiliar with your establishment. I drank a few cups of coffee in the mornings. I liked the margarita pizza. I received a USA Today paper the first morning and then nothing. I could never get one downstairs either. But ...Hey. Everyone was very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Coach101
Very Nice
One block off Michigan Ave. is a very convenient location. I used the Italian restaurant for an excellent breakfast. Very nice!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lily 1999
Nice place to stay.
Very nice hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This is my second time staying here. Would recommend it to my friends.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4