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4.0 of 5
20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
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Ranked #7 of 167 hotels in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 476 Reviews
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  • Friendly and helpful(17)
  • Magnificent mile(12)
  • Great location(11)
  • Michigan avenue(11)
  • Very comfortable(10)
  • Gold coast(7)
  • Bedroom suite(6)
  • Would definitely stay(5)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
  • Water tower(5)
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St. Louis, MO
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
“Great Location, Great Staff, Great Buy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Went to Chicago for a relaxing weekend after the holidays. We had often walked by Talbott in previous visits, and decided to stay here due to that and the Tripadvisor reviews.

First impressions: Very European in style, small reception area, cosy nooks with fireplaces, but most especially, extremely welcoming staff (shout out to Bellman Dewayne!).

We booked an Executive king room. It was nice and large, with comfortable king bed, nice linens, large bath the separate huge shower and soaking tub. It was very clean. I would say the carpet looked a little rough and should probably be replaced soon, but again it seemed clean. The rate was $225 per night, plus a $15 credit per person for breakfast at the adjoining restaurant, which doesn't really cover breakfast, but puts a nice dent in it.

Loved the fact they have rich bath sheets, not scrawny cheap bath towels. The room had two robes, but they were quite small and not soft, mine barely closed and I am not an overly big gal.

The state of the art TV is a hoot, with great internet options, including hooking up to your own Netflix account. The wi-fi was a little slow and spotty, but it was free, so not a problem.

Our room was right next to the elevator, and I was afraid it would be noisy, but it was nice and quiet, except for some street noises to be expected.

The only problem we encountered was the maid waking us up on our last morning when we were sleeping in. We had the privacy knob/latch turned on our door, but I don't know if it was broken or she just didn't see it. I would hazard a guess we were not the only guests who experienced this. I suggest going back to the old fashioned door hangars so this doesn't happen.

Overall it was a great stay. We appreciated feeling so welcomed each time we returned. The room was nice, and the price and location are ideal. We will be back, just please let us sleep in, we don't get to do that at home!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Houston, Texas
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best place to stay in downtown Chicago!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I lived in Chicago for 5 years and recently went back for a visit with my husband. We had the BEST stay at the Talbot, and I'm so excited to make this my new go-to hotel for future visits to Chicago. The staff was really accommodating and warm, the hotel is updated and beautiful. The location is amazing. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the room service was super speedy. This is a boutique hotel with character and class...like a mini Ritz at a much better value. I would definitely recommend this hotel and can't wait to stay there again.

  • Stayed December 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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Danvers, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“New Years Fun”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed in a one bedroom suite for two nights over the New Years Eve weekend. Our friends also stayed in a one bedroom suite on the same floor. We all really enjoyed the rooms-from the spaciousness of the livingroom to the nice size bedroom. The bathroom was very nice with separate vanities for him and her, a water closet, separate soaking tub and shower. The doormen and baggage valet were very friendly and helpful. It's always nice to talk to locals like them to see where to eat and play!

The bar was nice and we enjoyed a few drinks there. I told the bartender how to make a drink for me and he made it perfectly. Breakfast (which was included in our package) at Bice Ristorante was good, not great. The waffles were a little bland. I would have liked to had dinner or lunch there because reviews of the restuarant from several sources were mostly very good. Oh well, next time, because all of us plan to be repeat customers at this hotel!

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  • Stayed December 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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Los Gatos, CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“charming, cozy Chicago hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

During a 5- week road trip, my husband and I stayed in many hotels across the US - some less fancy and some more. We still rave about the Talbott. From the excellent service, including the concierge, to the very comfy beds to the spacious bathroom to the fabulous location in the "near north" -- everything was just about perfect. We have found our Chicago hotel and will be back there on our next visit to this great city.

  • Stayed September 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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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fantastic stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I chose the Talbott for an overnight getaway - our first trip alone since having two small children. The hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the staff was so cordial and professional. The location was good for us, and our room was fantastic - we had a suite, and we're already talking about staying there again with our kids, as there would be ample space for all of us. The bathroom was large as well, and nice. Everything was clean, with the exception of a small amount of leftover food in the refrigerator which had apparently been overlooked. (Not a big deal to us, as we weren't planning on using the fridge anyway.) We appreciated help from the concierge downstairs, and breakfast was delicious. We will most likely choose this hotel on our next stay!

  • Stayed December 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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20 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
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