I used "hotwire" (crossed my fingers) and this was the hotel we got!! I could not have asked for more. The "EL" is right outside the door which made it very easy to get to/from Midway Airport. It was very clean, comfortable and very spacious. Also, the higher the better.. Our room was on the 10th floor so we really... more

I had booked a couple days at the hotel with my mom, sister, and young nephew. We had two very nice rooms and greatly enjoyed the pleasant reception and warm cookies! My nephew was very happy chatting with the friendly staff. Most importantly the manager handled a potentially disastrous situation unbelievably well. I was leaving with my mother to attend... more

I stayed at the Silversmith with a friend for the weekend and had an excellent time. The room was incredibly quiet and comfortable, and the staff was very nice. They went out of their way to greet us in the hallways, and the desk staff was very courteous about our needs (arranging for a taxi, FedEx, etc.). I have absolutely... more

My husband and I were concerned about the negative reviews, but were pleasantly surprised when we found the hotel to be very nice and the staff were excellent. I approached each staff member with a smile and they were very kind in return. The room was large and the bathroom was very trendy and huge!! The room was clean and... more

Based on concerns raised by others on Trip Advisor, we requested a high room away from the elevated train that travels along the east side of the hotel. We were assigned a room on the 10th floor, facing east into a central courtyard that was open to the south. The passing trains were noticeable, though over the course of 6... more

I travelled with my 3 teenagers & myself (the Mom) to Chicago, from Toronto, recently just for a few nights & days. My goodness! not even bottle water in the refrigerator....how cheap! The staff were very rude!....They thought we were all kids...I Iguess!....Myself the Mom looks like a teenager...so I guess no RESPECT! I will never recommend this hotel. more

My wife and I spent several days here celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, and finishing the research om my book about Chicago. This hotel is a gem. First of all, the price was fabulous. I found a very low rate on a popular hotel-booking website, then called the Silversmith directly and they matched it -- just over a hundred dollars... more

My two sisters and I traveled to Chicago for a weekend getaway and stayed at the Silversmith for two nights. The hotel was a bit tricky to locate from the street due to only a small sign at the hotel entrance. We called the hotel and the front desk clerk was able to provide us with exact directions. We opted... more

We stayed here because we were going to a very nearby theatre to see Jersey Boys. The hotel was very nice and clean but the staff was the most rude and unfriendly we have ever run across! We passed a bellman three times in the course of our first day there, spoke to him and he just looked right through... more