I wasn't in the mood to be critical, because I had completely lucked out (after a month of trying) and got our rooms here for $55 each including tax, using Priceline. That's cheaper than any cheap motel I could have found, and the Fairfield Inn was an overnight haven for us. We had come to see a show the night before and needed rest before driving back to Ohio the next day. The front desk service is extremely friendly and helpful. The valet parking is EXPENSIVE--$42--but we didn't mind because of the rate we'd gotten. The rooms are decorated in too modern a style for my taste--weird shaped furniture, a lot of ORANGE--but very clean. Bathroom amenities are too sparse--no lotion?! The bathroom was small but clean. The best thing about the hotel might have been the FREE breakfast which had a fantastic selection including hard boiled eggs, good donuts and muffins, waffles, and healthy varieties of cereal and yogurt. The location of the hotel was ideal. Right in the middle of everything we wanted to do; we had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant Viand which is right around the corner from the hotel. We recommend it. The theatre was a very short taxi ride away (we could have walked but one of our party is disabled). Overall, we got an amazing value and felt very welcome and comfortable.

We stayed here over President's weekend while our daughter toured colleges and auditioned. Check in was speedy (and this was at 12:30 AM!) We were in our room within minutes of arriving. The complimentary breakfast was good, and the hotel was clean throughout. Front desk was very helpful when asked any sort of questions! Just 1 1/2 block off of Michigan, it has a great location, yet was quiet at night. We slept soundly! They will keep your luggage for you if you are not departing until later in the day of checkout. All in all, I would recommend Fairfield Inn and Suites. Loved the lobby!!! (A great place for our daughter to hang out with some friends from Chicago while we were there.)

I booked the hotel because of the very attractive rate of $86/night and was expecting bare-bones. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of service, the comfort, and the overall attractiveness of the hotel. The front desk staff was very accomodating (albeit, a little overwhelmed) and the room was always spotless.

The continental breakfast was decent (coffee, muffins, cereal, nothing hot).

The best part of this hotel is the location. You can't beat it, especially for the price. It's literally steps from the magnificent mile, and about a 10 minute walk to navy pier. There are also several pharmacies, convenience stores, and restaurants nearby.

I will DEFINITELY consider staying here again.

I can't say enough about this hotel! When I have stayed in minimally priced hotels in larger cities, I pretty much only expect a queen size bed in a closet size room. We were terribly pleased with our room, the King sized bed was comfy and the bathroom was large with the extra treat of a handheld massage shower. The staff was very nice and we enjoyed a late night wind down in the seating area outside. This hotel is a block from Michigan ave, and is walking distance from a bunch of cool restaurants and nightclubs, if that is your intent. Valet Parking is $42 a night, and well worth the price. We foolishly thought we would save money by parking the rental outside of the city and take the metra, TRUST me, save money- park at the hotel.
He and I are planning a trip back to the city this summer, and we plan to stay here again!