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1301 North State Parkway, (formerly Omni Ambassador East), Chicago, IL 60610
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5 of 5 stars
DaphneJoy   2 contributions
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Jun 13, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I, too booked this hotel through Priceline and was starting to get a bit worried after reading some of the reviews. I called the week prior to confirm my reservation and to request two double beds, rather than a king. The gentleman, Brian who I spoke with was very helpful and even asked if there was anything else he could arrange ahead of time to make our stay more special. Once we arrived at the hotel we were immediately greeting by the valet, Brendan who (during our stay) parked our car and brought it back to us countless times, always with a smile on his face. The woman at the front desk, Nicole was also very sweet. She noticed my daughter carrying her American Girl Doll and gave us directions to American Girl Place. All the staff were very kid-friendly...which is why we came to remember their names...something we don't normally recollect. The hotel itself is nice. In fact, my two young daughters thought it was downright "fancy." The rooms were accomodating and clean, as were the towels, sheets, etc. The location was really convenient and seemed really safe. Parking was $45/night, which I would normally think excessive, but because I got the hotel so affordably through Priceline, it didn't really bother me and it was convenient.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Family with Young Children
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since June 13, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Great location/ value

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4 of 5 stars
PedsDoc-Cinci   2 contributions
Cincinnati, OH
Jun 10, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights and were quite pleased with the accomodations. After reading multiple negative reviews, I was a little concerned about what I had gotten myself into after getting the room on Priceline for $90/night. Sure, the decor is not how we decorate our house, but the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is a business center with free internet access. The fitness center has a few weight machines, a treadmill, an elliptical, and a recumbent bike. The hotel is a few blocks from the Magnificent Mile and there is also shopping along State and Rush Streets as well. Those couple of blocks put the hotel in a quiet neighborhood with little street noise. Addtionally, the L station is only 4 blocks away. We paid $20/day for valet parking in a garage behind the hotel. We would not hesitate to stay there again.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Other
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since July 21, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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2 of 5 stars
NYCchulo   1 contribution
Brooklyn, NY
May 28, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The only positive thing experience about this hotel was the woman at the front desk named Nicole. Other than that - NOTHING! There were red, what looked like bloodstains, on the mattresses. There were hairs on the linens. The staff (aside from housekeeping) is unapproachable and uninviting, especially the fossil like concierge. Mediocre at best under the guise of being great. I will never stay here again!!!!!!!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Friends
  • Member since May 28, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Good location, less than average rooms

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3 of 5 stars
anointedhelp   5 contributions
Atlanta
May 26, 2009

The location of the hotel is very good. Close to Lake Shore Drive and State & Rush streets. As for the rooms...very disappointed! My family and I wondered if perhaps the hotel has "less than par" rooms on hand for customers that book through discount hotel websites like Hotwire, Priceline, etc. The room was dingy, not four star at all. Carpet worn and stained, bathroom tile and fixtures have not been updated, armoire had no cabinet doors, and cob web hung from the ceiling. The price we paid was $84 / night. The location of the hotel and the house keeping service are the only good points. On the inside it looked looked Days Inn. I will not stay there again, I will try my luck with another hotel.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Other
  • Member since July 06, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Will never go here again.

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2 of 5 stars
dscar1   1 contribution
glenview, IL
May 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I went to this hotel for 1 night. The windows in our room were broken. The bathroom door didn't shut. The bed was hard as a rock and the tv was small and received terrible reception. The worst part is my debit card was charged $50 and I wasn't told about it. I found out the next day that I had been charged and had to call the hotel to find out why. Apparently they charge a security fee that they said I won't get back for 5-7 business days. I really didn't appreciate them not telling me this during my check in. I wouldn't recommend this place.

The only plusses were the cleanliness, the shower and the location.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since February 26, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Address: 1301 North State Parkway, (formerly Omni Ambassador East), Chicago, IL 60610