Public is obviously THE place to hang out in Chicago. The bar was packed most of the time we were there. The lobby was very elegant and the impossibly handsome staff where so eager I felt a little guilty not demanding more. Rooms were beautifully decorated, nice and quiet and clean as a WHISTLE. Excellent gym on the 11th floor... More

stayed for one night to see a blackhawks game with some friends. we weren't in the hotel much but for the most part the hotel staff was very nice. we did try out the library bar in the morning during checkout and the coffee was good and on the strong side. the feeling of the hotel is upscale with a... More

Will work out some kinks, definitely for younger crowd. More

This hotel was a real find. Especially for the price. The staff was friendly and professional. The room was very nice. The common areas were cool to say the least. I liked the big clock behind the check in counter. Great coffee too. I don't think you can find better value in Chicago. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. More

My wife and I came in from the burbs to stay Sat night.We had a very good experience.I thought that the service from the front desk was outstanding.We had some plumbing problems with the room which I guess is to be expected from an old building.The look of the public spaces is great and has a very young vibe.The rooms... More

I stayed at the Public last week-end and was curious to see how it had changed from its prior incarnation as the Ambassador East. I'd stayed at this location several times over the last few years and appreciated the low prices and location. It seems that only the location has remained unchanged. The rooms have gone from dark wood to... More

The hotel is gorgeous, in an amazing location with a beautiful and attentive staff. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again. That being said, I was surprised/disappointed by a few things: 1. There is no coffee maker in the rooms. I like drinking a coffee in bed in the morning (especially when on vacation). I forced to go... More

This is a great transformation of what was a dated hotel (I had stayed a few years back when it was the Ambassador East) but keeping good parts of the old and adding new touches that give it a great modern feel. I loved having wine and appetizers in the library bar with a view to the lobby on a... More

We have stayed at this hotel five times since it re-opend as Public in the fall of 2011. It is located in a residential neighborhood that I find similiar to New York in its feel. The hotel provides a consistently nice experience. The rooms are spare and contemporary and the public spaces are attractive. The lobby is taken over by... More