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#33 of 163 hotels in Chicago
Description: All-Suite Hotel located two blocks from Navy Pier and the lakefront, convenient to area attractions and the Magnificent Mile.
  • Address
    511 North Columbus Drive
    Chicago, IL 60611
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 146 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 106 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 106 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 104 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 106 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 31 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 119 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 50% based on 119 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 119 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 119 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 119 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront

( 11-20 of 147 )
Mar 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My mom and I went to Chicago for a long weekend and this Embassy Suites met our needs - clean, nice location and safe. However, the free breakfast was a nightmare - extremely long lines, completely understaffed, and never enough food/utensils/plates/cups for those in line. After the first two days of the "stress-filled" breakfast experience, we decided to walk across... more

Mar 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked this hotel as part of our family spring break as did many others as it was filled with families on spring break. The primary reasons we picked the hotel were location and amenities. Embassy Suites almost always have included a full breakfast, evening reception, a decent pool and rooms. It was a very good stay and I have... more

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3 of 5 stars
California
Mar 10, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We've stayed at 2 Embassy Suites in 2 different cities. I think both have been over-priced for the level of quality. The location of this hotel is excellent and very convenient for tourists and business travelers. The complimentary breakfast was simply satisfactory. The free cocktail hour was nice. However, neither are enough to make up for the over-priced rates. There... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ankeny IA
Mar 10, 2008

We stayed at the Embassy Suites Lakefront the weekend of March 8th. It turned out to be a wonderful location and was within easy walking distance to Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue. There is also a trolley stop right on the corner which would be especially nice in the Summer months as the trolley is free and goes to all... more

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3 of 5 stars
Overland Park, Kansas
Mar 2, 2008

I stayed at this Embassy for a business trip (that I turned into a fun trip later). The rooms are spacious however, it's not the cleanest hotel I've stayed at. There is construction going on but I didn't hear any noise. The 5.30 manager's reception was nice and a great way to catch up on action items from the day.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Rochester, Minnesota
Feb 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel was great. I booked it on hotwire.com for $120/night. It was the perfect location, right in the downtown area, about two blocks from Navy Pier. Also about a block from the main shopping strip. Great location for restaurants, shopping, bars. Our favorite bar was the Red Head Piano Bar (or something similar to that), about 20 minute walk... more

Feb 11, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I had stayed at this hotel a few years ago as a business traveler and greatly appreciated the rooms, food, and facilities. As a weekend family traveler, this hotel is not worth the price. We had problems with check in; we reserved with a credit card but put a cash deposit down upon check in - we were in town... more

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2 of 5 stars
Evanston, IL
Feb 2, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I'm writing this from the "10th floor" of the hotel (they include the underground levels, so we are actually on the 6th floor above ground, though we asked for an upper floor...beware). Pros: location; aesthetics (everything looks nice and minimalist); free drinks (unlimited!) from 5:00-7:30 PM; fairly spacious rooms; some rooms are being remodeled Cons: everything feels cheap; attention to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Wilkes Barre
Jan 21, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

We were in town to enjoy a concert at the United Center...and we had flown in from Philadelphia. I was told that there was an airport shuttle...just call the day of, yadayadayada. I am about to board in PHL and they tell me...sorry, there is no airport shuttle to this hotel. Oops! Yeah, I would say. We got off the... more

Jan 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We loved this hotel. It is in a great location with bus stop across the street. We requested a corner room and got it.The sales mgr. sent us a surprise for our anniversary(so thoughtful of him). The staff is gracious and willing to help. We enjoy Embassy for their breakfast and evening receptions. They are beginning renovations,but rooms were well... more

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Address: 511 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60611