My wife and I had the pleasure of spending a week at the Hotel Burnham. This is a small boutique hotel created from the 1895 Reliance Building. Probably our finest hotel experience. Situated in the middle of the Loop, so you have quick access to the elevated trains and attractions like Grant Park and the Sears Tower. Excellent staff with attentive service. The building itself is magnificent, having been the benefit of a meticulous top to bottom restoration. All of the original details are there, with recreations made for those that were missing. The intricate iron grillwork of the original elevators is there, as well as the original iron staircases on each floor. Each room is actually fitted into what were office spaces in the original building. The Atwood Café off the lobby is first class and deserving of its own review. The hotel provides a complimentary wine tasting each day from 5 to 6 PM. Tiny bathroom, but we were so blown away by the rest of the hotel that we can overlook this!

We loved this hotel. Very charming. Very nicely decorated rooms in historic building. Very friendly staff. We also enjoyed the Attwood restaurant for lunch. Room rate was also terrific. Would definitely stay there again.

Definitely the best service at any hotel in Chicago so far. Tracy at the front desk is a gem - and fixed any problem caused by others - but every employee is concerned with your stay - right down to the guy that changes the air filters. (No kidding.) Rooms are generally small but well appointed. Wine hour is a nice touch. Location is great for theater, shopping, dining, Millenium Park, etc. Easy access from El train. Historic building.

Arriving at the hotel, the exterior is strikingly ornate and beautiful. The original architecture continues inside with pretty filligree in the elevators and mosaic tile that I believe is original?? There is a unique feel to the guestroom hallways with the frosted glass 'office' doors - they are very private, though. The guestrooms are standard hotel size and comfortable. I frequent Kimpton hotels and this hotel feels like a Kimpton - cool decor and design, good service, nice amenities in an interesting building. I had a late dinner in the restaurant one night when I arrived back to the hotel from a busy day - service and food quality could have been better, but I was tired and just needed a quick salad and glass of wine. Rooms were comfortable - great desk. The location was also good. I would stay here again.