My husband and I stayed at the Omni for our honeymoon (Sept. 16 - 19) The staff was very friendly, and extra helpful. The hotel was in an excellent location, and well accomodated. The rooms were really nicely furnished, spacious (which is hard to find in Chicago), and had excellent views of Michigan Ave., the John Hancock Bldg., and beyond (if you stay high up, which I would recommend). The only thing I didn't like was that the tv's (there were two in our room) were small. They were only 20" - very small complaint in consideration.

When we arrived, we told them it was our honeymoon. We left for dinner, and when we returned there was a bottle of champagne, choc. covered strawberries, and truffles waiting for us. It was a really nice touch.

I would definately stay again, and would recommend anyone else to stay there as well.

One thing I would tell guests to beware of, the bottled water in the Honor Bar is $8.37 per 1 liter bottle. No joke! So bring your own, b/c Chicago's water is nasty.

Cheers!

My mother-in-law, sister-in-law and husband's aunt and I all flew to Chicago in April for a shopping/ weekend getaway and stayed in the Omni. We had the best time that weekend and I can say staying at the Omni just added to the relaxing, wonderful weekend. It's so clean, beautiful and conveniently located to where you have access to the malls, shopping, resteraunts, etc. I loved Chicago and LOVED the Omni. I hope to stay there again, this time with my husband!

Three friends and I stayed at the Omni on August 31, 2004 when we flew to Chicago to go the Oprah Winfrey Show. Everyone wanted to stay in this hotel because Oprah's guests stay there. I was a little concerned about some of the negative reviews, but this is actually a WONDERFUL place to stay...especially for shopping on North Michigan Avenue!! Great views of Chicago and a perfect location! The suite is very nice. The decor is much better than at many hotels...wingback chairs, bookcases with real books. The bathroom is larger than average with a hair dryer and plenty of shampoos, soap, lotions etc. There is an expensive but well-stocked basket of goodies (we didn't eat any!). We realized in the morning that we didn't have a coffee maker, and one was brought up as soon as we requested it. The people at the front desk were pleasant. The beds are comfortable, and there is an iron and ironing board in the closet. You DO have to take two elevators, but that really isn't such a big deal. You have to enter the suite through a short hallway that seems to be wasted space, but there was virtually no noise ever in our suite. We did not try the restaurant or room service so can't vouch for the food. There are TONS of fabulous places to eat in Chicago (including a Starbucks right around the corner for breakfast), so I wouldn't have wanted to eat at the hotel anyway. We had a AAA rate of about $170 per night which I thought was a very good value for the large suite. I DEFINITELY would stay there again. We have been in Chicago many times before, and there just isn't a better location than the Omni!

My wife, four children, and I decided to take a last minute trip to downtown Chicago. We booked the day we arrived.

I was suspicious of the hotel because the rate was better than anything I was quoted by comparable hotels, and they had rooms available at the last minute on a weekday, which I have found to be rare in this location. We were pleasantly surprised all around.

The hotel provides a courtesy car for drop-offs. The driver, Scott, was courteous and knowledgeable about the city. The view of Michigan Avenue was a plus. We will stay there again.