We booked directly through their website, and found the rate as good as or better than the discount sites. Frankly, I think one is treated better that way and more apt to be upgraded. Arrived at the desk ten minutes after the terrible windstorm that came through the last weekend in August, having parked in the garage that is on the lower floors of this building (a very narrow garage; strongly advise not trying it after an evening of drinking...) and were graciously upgraded to one of the little suites when we said we would like a room with - well, a little more room. Good bed, good shower, very clean, very quiet. Affable front desk staff, pleasant doorman. The location is fabulous; this is a great neighborhood for walking. We didn't have dinner reservations, but managed to get into Tru, which is a block and a half north, and for those looking to eat late, they were seating people after 10 p.m., although it is waaaay not a budget eatery. (Very expensive, but delicious and a heaven for dessert lovers.) The garage has in-and-out privileges once you manage the rather odd ticket system included in the $28-a-day price.

We had a wall sconce bedside lamp that didn't work, and it was replaced within an hour. Our coffee maker didn't work, although we didn't discover it until 2 days into our stay, and it never did get replaced despite a couple of requests. That's our only quibble. I wish I could find this size room and this kind of rate in New York City. Chicago has gotten more expensive over the years and is closing in on NYC when it comes to hotel and restaurant costs, but this spot offers good value for the money.

We stayed at the Courtyard on Marriott Reward points. We were to check in on Sunday. We arrived at around 9:45am just to drop off our bags before a Cub game. The courteous gentleman at the front desk indicated that we could check in then and go up to our room! We were very happy!!! After celebrating in Wrigleyville, we headed back! I ordered room service and was very happy with my choice of ravioli. Very different and very good. Not the typical ravioli.

Great Stay

My dad and i took a trip to Chicago for a weekend, just to sight see and check out the city, and we stayed at the courtyard marriott.
The first thing about the hotel is it was a bit confusing to get to, because there are TWO courtyard marriotts within a few blocks of eachother! but we called and they were very helpful with directions.
The location is great if you want to go to the magnificent mile (1 block) or the Navy Pier/Lake Michigan (about 5 blocks).
Our room was a mini-suite, and we thought it was two rooms, but really it was one room and an open doorway into the "living room" with a pullout couch. This was a bit disappointing because we thought it would be a little more seperate! But the room was very nice and the hotel staff were also very nice.
We had a fridge and a microwave- there is a trader joe's across the street, too, so you can buy some groceries and save a little money for breakfast and snacks!
there are also a lot of restaurants nearby, most of them on the nicer side (which is to be expected, since we are a block from the Coach store!)
The view was OK, but there are buildings all around the hotel so you can't expect too much... i think the best thing it had going for it was the location!

My adult daughter and I stayed at this property for four nights. It's moderately priced (for Downtown Chicago). When I travel, I always try to stay in a place that is centrally located and this property certainly fits that description. Just half a block from the Magnificent mile and 5 blocks to the West of the navy pier, the walking distances are very manageable. The red subway line is about 6 blocks away(about 10 minutes) and if you take a bus on Michigan Av to the subway, it's just steps away. The hotel itself is not luxurious but very clean. It has one restaurant/bar that was usually busy and a very helpful concierge & front desk staff. A great feature I loved was 3 computers in the office center for use free of charge, internet & printer included. My only quibble was the room we ordered, a king bed with a sofa bed in a seperate room. There is no door or any kind of covering whatsoever between the "bedroom" and the sofa area so opposite sex persons staying in the same room or parents with small children might want to be aware of this. Check with the hotel first if this is important to you. But otherwise, this is a good choice to stay in downtown Chicago if the price is right.