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4.5 of 5
20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611
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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Ranked #12 of 167 hotels in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 1128 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great location(27)
  • Room service(26)
  • Very nice(26)
  • Magnificent mile(18)
  • Junior suite(16)
  • Michigan avenue(15)
  • Hotel restaurant(14)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Would definitely stay(11)
  • Comfortable bed(9)
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West Lafayette, Indiana
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“My extremely high expectations were exceeded!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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We traveled to Chicago for a weekend getaway for my boyfriend's birthday. I had wanted to do something special and when I found an online deal for this hotel, I decided this could be it. Based on others' reviews, I had extremely high expectations and was worried I would be disappointed. I am happy to report that this hotel exceeded my expectations in absolutely every way! Upon arrival, we were greeted by an extremely friendly and helpful front desk. I had mentioned in our online reservation that the reason for our stay was my boyfriend's birthday, when we entered our room, there was a silver platter, with a beautiful handcrafted dessert of mouse, caramelized bananas, and a chocolate bar with the words "Happy Birthday" written on it. The silver platter also included a hand-written birthday card from the manager of the hotel and Saratoga and Perrier water, all at no additional charge! I was blown away! The bathroom also far surpassed my expectations! It had wonderfully soft white robes and slippers along with French shampoo, conditioner, and body wash that all smelled fabulous. The Bose sound system was amazing, but I think the very best part of our entire stay was the bed. I honestly don't think I have ever slept in a more comfortable, soft, perfect-in-every-way bed. Both of us agreed that it was by far the best sleep we have had in as long as either of us can remember. I would stay here again in a heartbeat, from the fresh flowers in the lobby to the Evian's before bed this hotel paid attention to every detail and was a truly amazing experience.

Room Tip: Although it does cost a little more, the view in the higher rooms really is amazing!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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29 January 2012
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are honored that you chose our hotel for your boyfriend's birthday celebration, and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and the special birthday treat that we sent you! Thank you for noticing the fresh flowers in our lobby and the comfort of our signature SoBed. We hope to see you again for more special occasions in the future!
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New York City
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Elegant and classy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a beautiful property, extremely well managed. The staff are bright, helpful, and well trained. Beautiful, tasteful rooms. We were upgraded to a suite for a night of our stay. Sofitel is obviously proud of their property and focused on the guest's comfort and having a positive experience. The location is very convenient (even if you choose the train from O'Hare there is a stop nearby) for shopping,restaurants, etc. They also have a terrific restaurant on the property. However, I don't think that they had a hand in the 70 degree temps we experienced during our visit in November 2010 (but I wouldn't be surprised!).

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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Chicago
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Location location Location - NW of Magnificent Mile”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Beautiful building inside and out, great location, great choice with shopping and restaurants nearby. Onsite restaurant is worthwhile (try the set menu).

Room Tip: all good, I prefer being near the elevators.
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  • Stayed June 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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Allen Park, MI
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Wonderful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
2
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My wife and I recently stayed at the Sofitel and cannot speak highly enough about it. From the Valet to the front desk personnel to the servers in the restaurant, everyone was very nice and helpful. The rooms are very pleasant with very nice ammenities. The location of the property cannot be beat as it is located in the heart of the Gold Coast area. Le Bar, located off the lobby, is a great place to enjoy a pre restaurant cocktail. We found this to be a rather incredible hotel for the price we paid. We will most certainly be returning!

Room Tip: Any room is nice, but a higher floor will allow for a nicer view.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 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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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
2
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We booked for four nights but missed connection and had three. Room was fantastic with robe and slippers, Perfect view of Hancock Tower and glimpses of lake. Wouldn't normally eat in hotel restaurants but we did and it was michelin class, together with muse bouche's etc. Breakfast couldn't fault. Brilliant location. Great bar. We've now stayed in Sofitel in Lisbon and I think it was Philadelphia always top class.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 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: 20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611
Price range (per night):* INR12,261 - 26,082

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