Spent 5 nights recently in the Hotel Burnham and can only praise it.

*Location - fabulous location on Washington and State in the Loop area. It's near shopping (Macy's is directly across from it, Nordstroms beside it - and many more nearby), theatres and restaurants, parks (Millenium Park is only a few blocks away) and has excellent transit connections (bus and rail) to virtually all parts of Chicago. Couldn't be bettered.

*Staff - pleasant, helpful yet non-obtrusive or overly fawning. Just how I like it.

*Room - clean, large and well furnished with a fantastic bed. Bathroom was small, but functional and well equipped..the only downside I can find was no universal shaver plug socket..just US style ones.

All in all, I really can't think of something bad to say about the Burnham. This is my second stay in a Kimpton Hotel, and my second excellent stay. I'd have no hesitation to recommend this hotel to anyone else.

We stayed at the Burnham thinking we were taking a risk staying at a non big name hotel. Instead we were treated to a room decorated with great detail and quality furniture. It was not a bed in a box like the big hotels. The nightly free wine service, the morning free coffee service taking place in their lobby next to the fireplace, very comforting. The restaurant in the hotel has an eclectic and exciting menu, and the items we had near closing time were prepared fresh. The service was personal, a benefit of a small hotel.

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Burnham for a weekend in the city getaway. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog, and the staff went out of their way to make sure he felt at home. Fans of architecture will enjoy this beautiful, historic building. I have stayed at several Kimpton hotels and will continue to frequent the brand.

I stayed here for only one night while in Chicago to see a show last weekend. I have stayed at other Kimpton Hotels and have enjoyed them, so I was looking forward to this visit. The beginning was not great... I drove up and was valet parking my car with one of their special packages, but the signage was not clear on where to pull up for the valet. When I opened my window to ask if this was the right spot, it took a minute to get someone's attention, even though there were two doorman and another uniformed attendant standing about three feet away! When I parked and got out, nobody offered to help with my luggage, and I had to wait in line for at least five minutes in the freezing cold to get a ticket for my car. The valet attendant was definitely on the rude side.

But thankfully, it all got better once I walked into the hotel. The lobby is tall and beautiful in the art deco style. The front desk attendant was friendly and quick getting me checked in. A bellman took my bag and led me upstairs, giving me an orientation to the hotel along the way and then getting me settled into my room. They use actualy keys here, not key cards! I had chosen a queen deluxe suite since the rooms looked small, and I am glad I spent the extra money! I ended up in room 1003, which was on the State Street side of the hotel, right on the corner of Washington. I had two bay windows, one of which looked right down Washington Street to Millenium Park and the lake! The living area had a comfortable love seat and chair with ottoman, coffee table, closet, end table, and armoire with TV, CD/tape player/stereo, and honor bar. French doors led to the bedroom area which had a small bedside table, desk & chair, TV, and dresser. The bathroom was down a short hall off the bedroom and was small but nice and had Aveda products. The bed was definitely one of the most comfortable I have ever slept on in a hotel, and there was a selection of pillows so I didn't even end up with a crick in my neck from sleeping on flat pillows! The shower head was high, so there was also no backbend for washing my hair. The window curtains were heavy, so except for a few cracks around the edges, it was nice and dark for sleeping. I could hear some traffic noise and drums from a sidewalk performer, as well has the whoosh of the el, which is one block over, but it didn't disturb me at all. If you sign up for their free Kimpton In Touch program, you also get free wi-fi. The connection felt quick and smooth.

I ordered room service for dinner, which comes up from the Atwood Cafe downstairs. The prices were typical for hotel room service, but the food was delicious, and the service was fast! They had told me 25-30 minutes, but it arrived in 15 minutes.

I felt safe walking the block over to the Oriental Theatre and back at night. Checking out was also quick and easy with another very friendly desk clerk, and they had my car pulled up to the curb in only a few moments. They also loaded my bag in the car this time, and the attendants seemed much more attentive than they had the night before.

I will definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to just about anyone!