Recently stayed two nights at the James and thought it was good, not great but good. Check-in was easy and quick, we upgraded to a little larger room ($360 per night) which was a good thing because the rooms are not large. View we had looked directly into another building which appeared to be apartments so our shades had to remain closed most of the time. Bed was comfortable, nice robes for each of us and a nice wet bar. The location was great, just off Michigan Ave. and easy walk to Rush Street. SMALL bar downstairs, I think they had 6 seats at the bar and a couple of low couches. Very low-key atmosphere. Ate at David Burke's Primehouse one night and let's just say it was less than stellar!
All in all, the James was not bad but there are just too many great hotels in Chicago for the same money or less.
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