Rate based on Check-in: Jul 7, 2013 Check-out: Jul 8, 2013

The Whitehall Hotel

4 stars
105 E. Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
1,094 reviews
Great Night!

Awesome location, good price, very comfortable, nothing to complain about See full review

  • DayTriplksjhtagdserqa
  • May 28, 2013
Great place

Very efficient, clean, new. Great location. One of the best beds I slept in. No ice machines, that... See full review

  • Sofka
  • 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
  • Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.
  • 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

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Hotel Map

41.899 -87.6257
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.

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Guest Reviews (1094)

Ratings and reviews for The Whitehall Hotel

Overall score

3.8 / 5
1094 out of 1094
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.1

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Whitehall Hotel

Reviewer score

4
AussieCanuck
Vancouver
Sep 28, 2012

Great Location

Steps from Mag Mile, very easy to get around by bus or subway. Great staff, beds really good. Hotel a little dated but very clean. No free internet. Would stay there again.

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

We ate at McCormick and Schmicks, excellent food and very reasonable.

Review of The Whitehall Hotel

Reviewer score

2
KristyM
Denver, co
Sep 26, 2012

Old and smelly

The hallways were smelly...that kind of smell they use in nursing homes to cover up the old people smell. The room was damages (parts were hanging off of the closet doors) the shower barely drained and the faucets were hooked up backwards. The tv was from 1982, and there were no ice machines/beverage machines on our floor. The staff, however, was quite friendly. All in all, I would have chosen a different hotel. 4 star? Not so much.

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

Reviewer score

4
Captain Chuck
Valparaiso In.
Sep 24, 2012

Anniversary

I think it is over priced but I guess you pay for the location. Staff friendly and accomodating. Never did get the phone to work in room to call desk. Needs updating. ie: televisions, furniture, etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

good for dining, shopping, water tower theatre

Review of The Whitehall Hotel

Reviewer score

3
DivaLia
Detroit, MI
Sep 20, 2012

Budget Hotel at Average Price

Pros: Excellent location for sight-seeing activities. Helpful staff (concierege, door butlers, valets etc.) which almost balances out the Shocking Cons: No continental breakfast, no free wifi.

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

Reviewer score

3
OSCAR TRAVERLER
MEXICO CITY
Sep 17, 2012

VERY GOOD EVERY THING , I WILL RETURN BACK

I RECOMEND THIS HOTEL. IT IS VERY COMFORTABLE AND GOOD ATENTION

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

Reviewer score

1
Kaye the nurse
Kansas city, MO
Sep 16, 2012

Lost our stuff in the hotel room

On our last night., we left to go clubbing ang left our spare wallets and iphone4 since we know housekeeping is gone for the day.. The next day, When we were getting ready to pack we learned that those are missing.. We search everywhere, even found a pair of socks under the bed that's not ours!.. They dont have a camera in the hallways as well as in the elevator.. And the max amout they will reimburse you is $75! They didnt try hard enough to find out who did it and just kept saying sorry... Very disapponting!

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

Reviewer score

5
Serious Business Traveler
Business
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 6, 2012

4 Star Experience

Great Stay!!!!! No complaints. Great Value. Hotel Staff was superior

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

Business

Review of The Whitehall Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Serious Business Traveler
Business
Chicago, Illinois
Sep 5, 2012

Great Experience

Everything was great from location to helpfulness of staff. Hotel was clean and decorated very nice. Great Value for location.

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

Business

Review of The Whitehall Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Marg and Mike
Michigan, USA
Sep 2, 2012

good value in prime location.

comfortable, classic continental hotel. good restaurant and cosy lounge. room was noisy from street construction, but the location for Michigan ave shopping and restaurant variety, can't be beat. Staff was very helpful but housekeeping could have been a bit better.

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

Reviewer score

4
fbaggio
lasalle
Sep 2, 2012

great couple trip

Very good the only thing i didnt like was the $10.00 charge for internet usage

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

subway

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