The Union League Club of Chicago prides itself on tradition. I spent 5 days here while on business. This facility must have been grand in its day. Alas, no longer. It's tired and dowdy and does not appear as elegant in true life as it does on the website.

It is clean and reasonably priced ( $169 daily ) and is well located in Downtown Chicago close to The Mercantile Exchange and a short walk from the Art Institute and Millenium Park. Staff are polite but services are limited.

Jeans are not allowed Monday to Friday. While this is probably to maintain a sense of distinction and tradition, I suggest a major makeover of this hotel would achieve the same but with more credability.

I would not choose this hotel on my next visit but it may be suitable if your budget is restricted.