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Waldorf Astoria Chicago

5.0 of 5
11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611 (Formerly Elysian Hotel Chicago)
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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Ranked #1 of 167 hotels in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 515 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Room service(32)
  • Very nice(12)
  • Lap pool(10)
  • Great location(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Best hotel(7)
  • Comfortable bed(7)
  • Flat screen TV(7)
  • Magnificent mile(7)
  • First class(6)
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Brisbane, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW

Very welcoming and luxury everywhere you look. The attention to detail is beautiful and leaves you wanting nothing. The decor is elegant, and sophisticated and not old world like other Astoria's.

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Bentonville, Arkansas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012 NEW

My family stayed at this hotel one night after a week in Chicago. I try to only stay in Hilton hotels. This by far is top of the line as expected. The rooms were spacious and elegant. Each room has a private terrace which is nice. The furniture in the room was comfy and amenities were beyond belief. The fireplace... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is simply the best in Chicago. I've stayed here twice now and every time it's perfect. Not cheap but well worth a stay

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Melbourne
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

From the moment we arrived in the stylish foyer of the Waldorf Astoria, we were treated with the utmost grace. Smiling, willing staff made us feel very at home. Stylish decor which funnily enough was very similar (a hotel version) to our own house also made us feel very at home! The beds were incredibly comfortable, the room spacious, the... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
10
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My wife and I came here for the weekend to celebrate her birthday and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria. Although the King Standard room was nice and spacious, we were a little disappointed in the lack of amenities provided to us as Hilton Honors Diamond members. This is the first Hilton location that we weren’t even provided a bottle of... More

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Boston
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
4
people found this review helpful

We decided to celebrate my birthday in Chicago at the Waldorf-Astoria because we had heard it was probably the best hotel in the city. Oh, yes, we also had Hilton certificates for two free room nights. Even though our stay was gratis, we were treated graciously upon arrival and received a two-room upgrade to a large suite on the 26th... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
5
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In Chicago for business and pleasure a fair amount. The Waldorf has surpassed the Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, The Peninsula in my view. Terrific service, smaller hotel, easy to get around and wonderful rooms with larger bathrooms and very comfortable beds. Great location with wonderful access to Michigan Ave., and other sites in Chicago. Came in from the Airport and... More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I absolutely LOOOOOVED this hotel. The room was fantastic with a large, clean, crisp and insanely comfortable bed. The staff was beyond superb; they were friendly welcoming and made me feel like a princess. It is absolutely my favorite hotel in Chicago. The location is spectacular too and I loved everything about our stay. I hope to go back! (someday... More

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Farmington Hills, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
1
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I am probably in minority here. We did not find this hotel to have an exceptional service. Yes, rooms were nice and large, and we were moved to a different room at night when we had a problem. However, it took the hotel over one hour to send someone to bring sheets to make a pull-out bed and when you... More

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ElysianHotel, Director of Hotel Services at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review of your recent stay with us, as well as the opportunity to speak to you personally on the telephone this morning. Please accept my sincerest apologies with regards to the shortfalls in service that you experienced on this stay. Feedback such as yours is so important as we train our teams and work... More

Charleston SC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
6
people found this review helpful

Waldorf/Astoria (now part of the Hilton Group) took over management of this hotel about 5 months ago. Previously it was the Elysian Hotel, which is the name we needed to use for the cab drivers to find it. It is perfectly located just off Rush Street near the north end of Michigan Avenue. While it is on the pricey side... More

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ElysianHotel, General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review of your recent stay with us and the feedback with regards to the name confusion with the taxi driver. We have used this feedback to educate the local taxi’s companies of our name change. We are excited to welcome you back in the near future and hope that on your next visit we... More

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11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611 (Formerly Elysian Hotel Chicago)
Price range (per night):* INR25,653 - 45,760

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