We stayed a week at the Courtyard Marriott and the staff at this hotel are cheerful and smiling with nothing being too much trouble for the gusts.Also the location is just excellent for everying you want to do.The breakfast choice is also great at Viand and across the road the best steak I have had anywhere at the Capital Grill.

I spent the night here on business some time ago, and enjoyed my stay. The amenities are clean, crisp, and well-maintained. While I can't really recommend this hotel on those merits alone, it's the location that makes this the place to stay. My room was on the 15th floor and faced the lake, so I had a magnificent view of the lake drive and beach. It's especially entrancing in the evenings, when the street lights and the blur of passing cars make for beautiful reflections off the water.

The hotel is also 2 blocks away from the (undeservingly) famous Ditka's, right across the street from the mall and a short hop away from a number of great attractions. I'd say that if you can get it on a deal, go for it. Otherwise there are other hotels in the Windy City that'd make for a better bargain.

This hotel is an excellent location for sightseeing, shopping, and restaurants. We stayed for 4 days and never used our car once. We either walked, took the bus, and even used the water taxi once.
The hotel was nice and the staff very helpful (as always with Marriott hotels).
The only one complaint is the noise. Being right downtown off of Michigan Ave is NOISY at night. Constant horn honking and sounds of sirens all night. Had a hard time sleeping.
Other than that, everything else was great.

Less than a block off Michigan Ave., with in walking distance (for most) to Millenium Park and the Navy Pier. Our room was very clean and a decent size, king bed and sofa, on the 23rd floor. All staff we encountered were wonderful!! Would return or maybe try the Marriott Fairfiled Inn & Suites, which is across the street less than half a block away, as they include breakfast.

We took the subway from the airport. You have to switch from the orange line to the red line and the closest stop is about a third to half a mile from the hotel. We enjoy walking and each had a small carry-on so it was worth the savings, $2 each versus $40 for a cab.