We spent our 4th of July weekend at Sofitel, and would definitely return again, the rooms are great, the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious, modern, and well appointed. We didnt try any of the restaurants, however we did hang out at the bar, use the business center to check in online for our flights early, and also found the stocked mini fridge conveinent (fee for food and drinks of course). THis location is walking distance to Michigan and State Sts and also very close to rush st for great bars and restaurants. Tempo Cafe - next door to hotel is also great for brunch or late night dining - just note that they only take cash and tend to have a wait around breakfast/brunch times. You will also be in walking distance to Walgreens for anything you need as well as a Giordano's for great pizza - love this place and would definitely return! We had a basic room and it was just fine for us, since we were out and about most of the day

Had a great stay at the Sofitel. From the front desk to the bartenders and housekeep. Great place to stay for the price. Much different from other hotels. Very modern and upscale.We had a problem with our bill because we move some of the item in the mini refrig to fit our left over dinner food. Call the front desk and asked for a small frig and recieved one with no charge. Our bill was fixed and our stay was great. A very quite hotel.

Simply the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in. The building, staff, beds and bathroom are all exquisite.

We don't normally spend this much on a room, but it was worth it.

Well worth the price...

We stayed at the Sofitel Water Tower over the 4th of July weekend and it was a very nice experience. The hotel is a bit mis-named since the Water Tower is at least 5-6 blocks away and you can't even see it from the hotel, but that is fine. The hotel is close enough to the hustle and bustle of Michigan Ave to be convenient but far enough away that the traffic is light and the pace is a lot quieter. It is across from a lovely small park and just a few blocks from the nightlife on Rush Street and the condos and rowhouses of the Gold Coast. So a very nice spot to be.

Our room on the 30th floor had a commanding view and was very nicely appointed. The bed was extremely comfortable and inviting. Modern art, a flat screen TV, a large desk and an lounge chair with footstool completed the room. The bathroom was very nice with lots of marble, nice lighting and nice amenities. Bring your own washcloth though as they only offer little mitts that may work well in the large tub but are not much use in the shower. Things that were missing that were a little surprising at a hotel of this caliber were a morning newspaper and no in room coffeemaker or free coffee in the lobby. And while the complimentary bottles of Evian water that accompanied the turndown service were welcome, so would have been some chocolates or mints. Check in service was very professional with the desk clerk even walking around the counter and into the lobby to welcome you and hand you your key card.

We had an even numbered room and while it had nice city views, we suspect the views would be better on the odd number rooms since they would face Michigan Ave and Lake Michigan.

A very nice place to stay. In the neighborhood we would recommend Bistro 110 and Devon Seafood Grill for closeby dining and the Lux Bar off nearby Rush Street for breakfast starting at 8 am.