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NOT WHAT I PAID FOR

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3 of 5 stars
BillTravellerTexas   3 contributions
Texas
May 14, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

Booked this Hotel through Traveleocity. for myself and a colleague for a two night stay in Chicago. Paid around $225 a night. I booked the hotel after reviewing all hotels in downtown Chicago in the same price range and with similar amenities. I wish I had booked one of the other hotels. Upon arrival at this hotel, we were greeted by a hotel desk clerk that was non-verbal to say the least. I had paid in advance for 2 double double rooms. When we got to the rooms neither of the rooms was a double double. They were however the smallest kings in the hotel-(you could tell by the floor maps on the door). So, they had generously given us the worst rooms in the hotel. But we did not complain. It was getting late so we decided to stay in and order something to eat. When we called downstairs we were told they did not have a restaurant and did not have room service. OK, we went out to eat. The next morning my colleague and I were awoken by houskeeping in the hallway steam cleaning the floor--the only way to describe the odor was "sewage". The whole floor stunk. And lastly, tthe business center was unmanned and charged for everything, from looking at email, to any copies. We paid $7 for per 15 minute session and $4 for 8 pages printed.

I never write reviews of hotels, but felt that I should for this one. I have stayed in many 4 and 5 star hotels. This hotel, due to the treatment of a pre-paid travelocity customer, and the extreme lack of services and amenities is realistically a 3 star or lower. The hotel website is very attractive, but deceiving.

Bill

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with With Colleagues
  • Member since May 14, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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luxurious and well located

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5 of 5 stars
dontworrydontpanic   6 contributions
New York City, New York
May 12, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
0/1 found this review helpful

I had a Saturday night stay here. I work for a travel agency so I was given an industry rate and an upgrade to the spacious deluxe suite. It was bigger than my NYC apartment and had a fantastic bed and shower, two flat screen TV's and a fabulous minibar. From the 16th floor I had a nice view of the John Handcock Tower and also Lake Michigan. The location served as a nice stepping off point for shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

Only downside was that they did not have an iPod dock in the room and internet was not included in the room rate. Otherwise it was everything I could have wanted! Would definitely return here on a future visit to Chicago.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Solo Traveler
  • Member since July 02, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Fabulous Hotel, Just Loved It!!!

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5 of 5 stars
Shopaholic1984   1 contribution
Dublin
May 4, 2009

Myself and my Mam just returned from a shopping trip in Chicago and stayed in the Raffaello Hotel. Fantastic location, its around the corner from the John Hancock Tower, which is also beside the Water Tower Place(huge shopping centre). It was so central for shopping as its at the top of Michigan Avenue (the Magnificent Mile). There are also little kiosks where you can buy the sight seeing bus tour tickets on Michigan Ave.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the doormen were very quick at getting us taxi's. The room was huge, two big, comfy double beds. The room had a big plasma tv, a microwave and mini-bar/fridge. The mini-bar was expensive but no different then any other hotel?The bathroom was a bit small, but it had a big shower. The room is so bright and very modern.

I couldn't fault this hotel in any way. Great hotel for a great city.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 04, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Beautiful Room w/ Friendly Staff. Great Location!

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4 of 5 stars
valazka   1 contribution
New York City
Apr 19, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Everything about this hotel is great. I have a pleasant experience every time I visit the Raffaello. I tend to stay only in the winter months because the rates shoot up in the spring and summer. I love the location and the decor in the room is great. I always stay in the same suite which is larger than others I've seen on the floorplan so I can't really compare the room sizes. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends and family.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 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 March 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo Traveler
  • Member since April 19, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Great location and room for mom and daughter shopping trip

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4 of 5 stars
NVilleGirl   2 contributions
Northville, MI
Apr 19, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The Raffaello is in a great location for spending a few days in Chicago shopping and sightseeing. We self-parked our car at the garage across the street for $23 per day and left it there the entire time. Great shopping and restaurants all within walking distance. The hotel itself is in a fairly quiet location. We had a double room which was pretty spacious for a downtown hotel. The beds were very comfortable and the room and bathroom were very clean. The front desk staff was not very friendly, but the bell captains were always polite and helpful. We booked a 3-night special through the hotel website for $99 per night which I would say was a great value for this convenient, updated hotel.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Family with Teenagers
  • Member since February 28, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Address: 201 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611