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2.5 of 5
1 South Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
Ranked #44 of 167 hotels in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 195 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Free breakfast(12)
  • Very clean(9)
  • Great location(8)
  • Union station(6)
  • Business center(6)
  • Hot tub(5)
  • Sears tower(4)
  • Art Institute(3)
  • Double beds(3)
  • Eggs sausage(3)
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number10toledo_ohio
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

The Hotel is located in the business district (river South) but not a bad walk or short cab ride to anything in town. I stayed at this hotel Oct 2011 for business and an extened weekend. I got a king room for $115.00 a nite thru Expedia. The Hotel was clean and comfy. No bussers or bells. The staff at the free breakfast bar were terrific. Extremely helpful and funny. It made the day get off to a great start.
Parking is at the garage next door so it is convienent. However, like most lots in Chicago, it is pricey.
IF you can find this Hotel on line for under $115.00 it not a bad deal tho there are other places a bit cheaper if you shop around. Obviouly ,the sooner u book, the better the price.
AND, my favorite "DIVE BAR" Stocks and Blondes is just around the corner. Got to check it out.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Mixed Bag”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

I stayed here once last year and I don't recall anything bad about the stay. This time around things are different. The room looks like something out of an Ikea catalog. Not bad but definitely not homey. It's very dorm-like. The bathroom is spacious but the toilet keeps running and they can't fix it until tomorrow. They did offer to move my room when I reported it but I was already completely unpacked and tired and that would have been too big a hassle at that point. The shower also smells like mold. It looks clean but something isn't right in there. There was a mark from a glass on the bathroom countertop that I didn't put there so I'm not very confident about the meticulousness of the maids. Oh, and you can clearly hear the elevated train each time it goes by. Overall it's alright. It isn't great but it will do. I have to stay here several more times in the next few weeks for business so I hope it's just this room and not the entire property. Time will tell.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very convenient downtown location just west of the Loop”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Depending on the price you can get, this is a great alternative for the theatre district, the opera, or any other activities situated toward the west side of the loop. The room I had was amazingly spacious, especially for accommodations in a big city. Huge work area looking out the windows, very comfortable bed, mini fridge, and coffee maker. My one quibble: it would have been nice to have an easy chair situated for reading and watching TV... there certainly is room. Also very friendly and efficient staff.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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tsgbhalf
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Perfect for business”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I stay here frequently. It took the staff several visits before they started to recognize me as a regular, but now they help make this a great stay.

Very strong value, not strong on a amenities.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“New, clean, and comfortable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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This hotel is in a great location for anyone working near the Sears Tower or the western part of the Loop. Since it was built a few years ago I've stayed here on business trips a few times a year.

It's definitely the nicest La Quinta property I've ever seen. It's practically brand-new, which shows in the cleanliness and the condition of the rooms, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The free breakfast, although certainly not gourmet, is extensive (waffles, eggs, sausages, fruit, the usual spread of cereal, bread, and pastries) and is a great help when you're rushing off to the office.

Room Tip: I usually try for an upper floor - it's in a busy downtown area and the lower floor rooms can oc...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1 South Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606
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