The Walton Residence was the perfect option for myself and my business coworkers. We had a conference at the McCormick Place and all of the hotels offered by the conference were expensive for small non-suite rooms. The Walton Residence was in the perfect location and near a ton of hotels that our other coworkers were staying at.

Our rooms were great, we had two suites for 6 people, with huge living rooms to hang out and even practice our talks for the the conference. We could easily check our email and use our laptops with the wireless internet. Every bedroom had a flat screen TV. The beds were very comfortable, although the pillows were so big they were a little hard on my neck. I would have preferred smaller ones that were a little more soft. There was enough closet space for all my clothes to be hung up, and they had terry robes for us. The bathrooms were gorgeous with tan marble and even a seat in the shower which would be good for a handicapped person. The kitchen was sleek with dark wood and SubZero appliances and looked like something contemporary out of Architectural Digest.

The people who run the hotel, especially Patrick, were super helpful and gave us anything extra (towels etc.) that we needed. The shopping in proximity is AMAZING. There was a Tory Burch next to the front door and Chanel on the corner!

I would recommend the Walton Residence for people who want lots of room for the same price as a hotel. It's very private and quiet. Pretty much just like having your own posh Chicago apartment!

I visited Chicago with two of my girlfriends few weeks ago for a "shopping spree getaway weekend" on the famous Chicago Magnificent Mile. We rented the 3 bedroom duplex at the Walton Residence and it was one of the best accommodations we ever had while traveling to Chicago.
The hotel is located on Walton, right at the corner of Walton and Magnificent Mile, so it was walking distance from all our favorite shops as well as to the Oak beach! I only wished it was summer, we would have loved to spend few hours laying on this famous Chicago beach (I guess we will have to go back soon!).
The hotel is more than you can expect from a 5 star hotel. Beautifully designed, they pay attention to every detail: high French doors, large and comfortable beds, high quality sheets, very unique lamps (you can even buy if you like them). But one of the highlights is the kitchen, with all the tools and equipment you would expect to have only at home. It is fully equipped, with everything from glasses, silverware, pots as well as espresso machine. Also, they have an office area, where you can plug in your laptop to a high speed free wireless and also free local phone calls!! You cannot beat that. We did not take full advantage of the office setup since we were in Chicago for leisure, but if I were to ever come back for business, I think I found the right place for that! The dinning area is perfect for a business conference.
The staff was very nice and responsive to all of our needs. It is not your typical hotel, it has fewer rooms, I think around 25-30, and there is no spa yet (even though I think they are building one at the moment). But since you are in the middle of the Gold Coast, there are plenty of restaurants and spas in the area. There is also a very famous restaurant on the ground floor of the Walton Residence, called Pane Caldo, which I understand is not part of the hotel, but it serves divine Italian food. Highly recommended whether or not you stay at the Walton Residence.
I will definitely come back, they have a wide range of suite sizes, which can accommodate up to 6-7 guests per suite, so either you travel alone or with your entire family, this is the place to go!

I travel quite frequently, I was dining at an exquisite restaurant in Chicago, called Pane Caldo when the Sommelier mentioned about The Walton Residence that opened few months before.
I am one of those travelers with breakfast habits, I visited the one bedroom suite, it had all the amenities offered to me a block away for half the price with an amazing kitchen that had all the gadgets needed for my morning meal.
I tried it for 4 nights, it was just perfect, it’s not your usual 5 stars hotel, but it had all the amenities you could expect and even more.
The unit was large, perfect for business stay, it combine a great master bedroom an office and meeting area all in one, it included a free wireless internet and local phone.
The feel and the charm of the property are unique and I wish they were more properties like this.

I would not advise you to stay here. The apartment was modern and clean with an excellent location. However, we stayed there in the winter and the heating did not work. The rooms were absolutely freezing, the bathrooms were the worst, they actually felt as cold as it was outside. There was only one person on duty to assist guests and he was unhelpful. When we expressed our dissatisfaction we were told that all the rooms in the building are cold and the bathrooms are especially so. He did try several times to fix the heating but was unsuccessful. It really spoiled our time in Chicago as we had to sleep with our coats on and showering was extremely unpleasant. Unfortunately, it was over the Thanksgiving weekend and we were unable to find alternative accommodation.