I stayed at the Hilton Chicago for six nights because it was one of the listed hotels for a conference I was attending at McCormick Place. The Hilton Chicago is one of the oldest hotel in Chicago and in one word I would describe it as "stately." Chandeliers, elegant staircases, marble front desk, etc The hotel is quite huge, so if you are expecting attentive and a personable atmosphere from your hotel--you might not get it at the Hilton Chicago. My room had 2 double beds on the 21st floor, it was well furnished and clean. But the minibar reminds you the best things in life are not always free...but can be quite expensive. Bottled water was $6! As other reviewers have mentioned...everything at the Hilton Chicago comes at a premium--water, phone calls, internet...take how much you would expect to pay for those conveniences and triple it. The location is not the most convenient, about a 20-25 minute walk to city center--but you are on a regular bus route and near a subway line (Harrison Street metro) and within walking distance of millennium park.
If you are attending a conference and need a hotel near McCormick, the Hilton is not a bad place to stay. But if you are into sightseeing and on a budget, I would recommend a more central location!
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