Allerton Hotel Chicago

Excellent location on the magnificent mile

I was provided with a room upgrade upon check in which seemed quite small. However, the price I quoted seemed comparable. I can imagine what the original room size would have been.

Everything about this hotel is not maintained very well at all. The carpets are dirty and stained. The hallways and public spaces are dirty and not maintained. There is no pool, no exercising room, and no real amenities you expect with 4 stars. Location is the only reason to book a stay at this hotel.

The location of the hotel is fantastic. It's close to tons of good bus routes and within walking distance of both Streeterville and River North/Near North Side restaurants. Because it is an older hotel, everything is quite small. The bathrooms are practically (at least in my room) European-sized tiny. The elevators are also small, and rather slow. I wish that the hotel had free wifi--if my library can have it, and I'm paying what I paid to stay here, I want free wifi! I also had some issues with staining on my curtains and my first night's towel, which was disappointing. I would hope they have a laundry or laundry service. A lot of show is given to the overpriced bar (at which I did not dine) and less so to the rooms, I think. But it's great for the location. I'd probably pick another hotel in the same area for better amenities with the same location benefit. ...read more

Great location for shopping on Michigan Avenue. I don't know that I would have thought of this as a 4 star hotel...maybe 3. No pool was a downside for my family. Staff was definitely friendly. Wish I could have found somewhere else to park,
xxx for one night was just too much!

The hotel is very well located and has very good staff. It is definitely a 3 stars, but with potential to be 4 after a good refurbishment and better cleaning services. I would stay there again for a short business trip, but not in a trip with my family.

Yes, room are small but at 6' 250 lbs I had no problem navigating the room. Staff was very nice and helpful.