booked this hotel at $109 per night through Travelzoo. Was very happy with location. It is 5min from Downtown and 5 min from the Mile.

The hotel and rooms were very clean. The only prob was that the first room the internet was not working and it took them a few hours to finally decide it doesn't work and get us to change room. in the 2nd room the safe deposit does not woork.

Otherwise very happy with the hotel.

I just enjoyed a 3-day weekend at the Swissotel Chicago. A friend of mine booked it and got a GREAT rate. Cheaper than even a fleabag motel. So keep an eye out for specials. The view was great, the location was prime. The staff was helpful. The room was large (we had 2 double beds). I only have one complaint. Our room was next to some sort of storage or mechanical room where employees (I think) would sneak off to talk on the phone. The sound came right though the vent in our bathroom and we could hear them plain-as-day. Fortunately, the sound was only in the bathroom so it wasn't like it kept us up at night. It was just a little weird. Overall, a great stay and I will definitely stay there again.

My girlfriend and I stayed three nights in a Swissotel Executive Room during a recent Chicago vacation. We have mostly very positive things to say, and would probably stay there again if we ever go to Chicago. At least if we can find as good a deal as we did this time.

I would like to point out some things you should be aware of:

1) There's a lot of construction work around the Swissotel. The hotel seems to be 100 % soundproof, so that's no problems. But within a year or so the magnificent lake view will probably be only a memory of the past. The same goes for the view of the park area to the south.

2) Make sure that you don't get a room right next to the elevators, since these make a lot of sound, speedy as they are. We first got room 3301, but had to change. No problems at all at the front desk - they seemed to be used to it. The original room had a lakefront view which was stunning. The second room overlooked the city and river, with a good look of the Wrigley Building. Not as exciting, but still very good. Beware of office workers who probably can see right into your room from a 100 feet distance.

3) We had an Executive Room which granted us access to the 42nd floor Executive Lounge with day-round complimentary beverage service (non-alcoholic), an evening serving of hors d'ouvres (sorry for the spelling) and pastries, and free Internet Access. Also a great view. The Executive status did not grant us free access to the gym, which came for a cost of $15. The pool and sauna was free for all guests.

4) The restaurant and bar service on the ground floor was OK, but during our stay, the lobby was always really full of other guests. Maybe since the hotel had a really good spring offer, which attracted more private guests compared to the usual business people.

5) The Executive room was smaller than expected, probably a standard room, although on high floors. I would probably choose a corner room next time, which looks larger on their website. The King bed was excellent, LCD-TV really nice, and the room came with a stereo with iPod docking station as well as a really good coffee brewer. Nice! The bathroom featured both a tub and a shower and was in perfect condition. The last remark in fact goes for the whole room, the cleaning service was perfect and the room recently renovated.

6) Make sure to sign up for the Club Swiss Gold bonus program before your stay for better front desk service and it will strengthen your chances of a free upgrade.

All in all, Swissotel Chicago was a great experience, which I definitely would recommend.

I stayed here I think 5 years ago and I remember it very well! The rooms were very clean, the service was polite and helpful, and it's near the heart of Chicago! Just walk a few minutes and there's plenty to see. There was construction at the time and there's construction now, but I didn't mind it at all. In fact, I liked watching. If you can't stand construction, then get a room on the other side. It'll be quieter. Plus the view was lovely! Overall, a great place to stay.