Boarded the train at Elmhurst (a local suburb)after a crazy night out with old friends and in a little under an hour we were in Chicago. The area outside the main train station is a little 'shady' but we were soon in a cab heading for Sofitel Water Tower. We've both stayed here before and its location is great for... more

Spent a 3 day weekend at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower and very much enjoyed it. The hotel is modern, the staff very welcoming and the location is outstanding. The hotel is very close to all the sights but since it is a block or so off Michigan Ave you don't walk out into a packed street. It's also close... more

We went to visit our daughter who just moved to Chicago. The location was great, and the accomodations and service were superior. The bedding was wonderful ! I would stay there again without hesitation!! We were treated like royalty. more

Great location in the middle of everything. Short distance to restaurant area, Hancock building, shopping, Watertower, Harbour area. Very stylish triangle building. Minimalistic, yet comfortable interior. One of the best workout rooms we have experienced in a hotel. Reception area an stair to second floor is a must-see. We had a Jr. suite, that were well equipped and roomy. Stylish... more

Just returned from 3 nights at the Sofitel Water Tower. We thought that a Luxury room would be better than their standard when booking. We discovered that standard and luxury are the same except luxury is on the upper floors. We paid around $210/ night with pay 2 get 1 free deal through their website. The bed was comfortable with... more

While this hotel is very stylish, the staff great, and the location wonderful, I have a hard time believing this hotel should be number one in Chicago. I all comes down to the rooms and the decoration, styling, and size of the 'junior suites' left a lot to be desired. Though the bathroom was spacious, the shower stall was hardly... more

We stayed for 4 nights in a suite ( excellent rate through expedia). The rooms size and layout were excellent with my only reservation being the furniture was starting to show a fair amount of wear and tear ( unusual for a Sofitel). The locatiion was very convenient for shopping and restaurants in the area are plentiful. The Tempo Cafe... more

Great location for shopping Michigan Ave. Staff was friendly enough. Concierge made a great recommadation for dinner near Briar Street Theatre (Blue Man Group). The hotel was perfectly......okay. Awesome bed......... Upgraded room was a disappointment. 30 floors up with a view of the high rise condo next to you. I watched a hung over, rich guy smoke on his balcony... more

Sofitel Water Tower Hotel in Chicago is certainly in the heart of the city. We stayed there for 3 nights at the end of August whilst visiting a friend also. We picked the hotel as a result of the strong positive reviews on Trip Advisor and it was No 1 on the site also. It is certainly a very nice... more