I love Kimpton hotels, and was very much looking forward to my stay at Allegro. But it was not to be. My room was right next to the train track, something that was not disclosed either on Allegro's website nor at the front desk upon check-in. (My fault for not complaining and getting my room switched, though.) Additionally, the walls in the rooms are paper thin. I heard my neighbors' conversation at 2:00am. I was annoyed at how "loud" they were until it occurred to me that they were talking in a normal tone of voice. I could clearly hear every word. My first night there, I was up most of the night because of the noise. I love the fact that Kimpton hotels are pet-friendly, but there was also a dog directly across the hall from me that barked incessantly, and its owner did nothing to stop it. Again, still more noise! The attached 312 restaurant was delicious. I ate there for breakfast during my stay, and found the food to be quite good (I highly recommend the Eggs Benedict with prosciutto), and reasonably priced. My meal was $12, but where they really make their money on beverages: $4 for coffee and $5 for orange juice. I also ordered room service twice, and that was also good, the service was prompt, and the food was hot. One could not ask for a better staff at Allegro. From the doorman to the front desk to the room service staff, everything was perfect. If noise doesn't bother you, this is a great place to stay; it's in the Theater District, and is a short walk to Michigan Avenue. It is also very hip/trendy like other Kimpton hotels. Unfortunately, though, the noise level was the deciding factor for me, so I won't be back to this particular Kimpton hotel.
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