I originally booked my stay with Springhill Suites next door (the two hotels are connected and share the same owner), but as they were oversold they upgraded me to a corner suite at the Residence Inn. I originally booked my king room for $99 plus tax (AAA rate), that was for a Saturday night in early March.
Overall, I would highly recommend Residence Inn or Springhill Suites next door. This is my go-to hotel stay in the city of Chicago.
ROOMS: Very, very nice. The door opens to a long corridor that has a kitchenette with a full sized microwave and fridge, along with two small stove burners. There is a desk/dining table that sits two chairs. This leads into a sitting area with a couch, chair and coffee table/foot-rest directly across from the king bed. Flat screen TV was along one wall. There were plenty of electrical outlets to plug into. Since this was a corner suite, two entire walls had floor to ceiling windows. The rooms are large and clean, and I couldn’t have asked for anything nicer. One note is that the clubs on Hubbard do keep a late-night loud crowd on the street. If you think that might bother you, request an upper floor room.
BATHROOMS: Separated by a door into one section for the vanity use, and one for the toilet/shower use. It is a large area to move around. The showers are walk-in and very nice. There is no tub.
HOTEL FEATURES: I did not see a restaurant on site, but they do offer a free continental breakfast in the morning. It can get fairly crowded down there, so I did not partake. Note that there is a bagel shop connected to the hotel. I also understand that there is a pool on an upper floor.
LOCATION: This is a prime location. It’s at the corner of Hubbard and Dearborn. Hubbard is a great spot for River North restaurants and nightlife. There are so many restaurants and clubs within a SHORT walk I couldn’t even begin to list them, but rest assured you will not be disappointed. Michigan Ave shopping is a brisk walk or short cab ride away. This is a safe and lively area and one of the best places to stay in the city.
WHO I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL FOR: Just about every type of traveler. I’m a solo pleasure traveler, and the Springhill/Residence Inn is my go-to stay in the city. I see a lot of families and business travelers as well. I don’t think anyone can go wrong here.
HOTEL TIP: AAA members get a good discount at this hotel and Springhill Suites. Also note that this hotel offers free wifi. If you have a portable DVD player, the TV has composite connection on the back. Marriott rewards member are more likely to get upgrades.
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