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Nice Big Rooms In The City

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4 of 5 stars
TheDocsGirl   70 contributions
TheDocsGirl
Mar 25, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel for the second half of our trip to Chicago. The first half we stayed at the Marriott Mag Mile. The rooms at the Renaissance are nice and spacious in comparison...not a typical city hotel room size. Room had seating area and sep bedroom both with large bay style window facing river...great view! Also one half and one full bath with sep tub/shower. Bathrooms were also quite large. It is walking distance to pretty much everything and is situated on the river with great views.

We decided to valet (47 usd) because they told us that if you self park, it is like 5 or so dollars less, but you *do not* have in and out privlege...we were planning on driving so it was just easier to valet.

There is a "spa" which is a shared area with the pool, fitness center, steam room, and lockers all shared....I think the lady said they only had 2 treatment rooms. Everything was new and very clean. Good equipment in fitness center and pool was clean as was steam room.

Concierge lounge was a step above the regular Marriott as far as food quality and service. We had dinner one night in the on site restaurant, it was a two for 99 pre fixe meal (steak, veggie, salad, desert and bottle of wine) that actually was quite good.

We loved our time in Chicago and when we go back, this hotel will be our first choice. Mainly because of the large rooms, river views and concierge service.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 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 March 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since March 09, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Top class hotel with great rates

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5 of 5 stars
blandshaw   1 contribution
New York City
Mar 23, 2009 | Trip type: Business
0/1 found this review helpful

Fabulous opulent-looking hotel for regular rates - makes you feel special!

  • 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 March 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with With Colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 23, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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fabulous wedding reception here at this hotel

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5 of 5 stars
sheilathornton1   2 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Mar 3, 2009 | Trip type: Family
0/1 found this review helpful

the wedding reception at this hotel was the best i have ever been to.

the food, the setting which was on the balcony was just breathtaking

the staff could not have done more to make everyone feel welcome.

thank you

  • 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 September 2008
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Extended Family
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 07, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Great Views, Awesome Upgrade

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5 of 5 stars
IrishYanks   2 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Feb 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Very friendly staff upgraded us to a huge corner suite overlooking the river/lake & State St (iconic Chicago Theater sign) and sent us a bottle of champagne to help us celebrate our anniversary. We had a great stay, and definitely recommend it for a night in 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 January 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since February 19, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Convenience and Comfort

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4 of 5 stars
Suzy_Shopper   36 contributions
New Jersey, USA
Jan 31, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

This is the 2nd Renaissance hotel I have stayed at recently, and I have to say, I'm enjoying these properties. They really take care of you and service really seems to be a top priority for this hotel chain.

I was given a really nice end room with two large windows facing the Chicago theater. The room was very spacious, contemporary and clean.

There's a whole mini mall attached to the hotel so you don't have to walk outside in the freezing cold - - there's a small little store attached that serves Starbucks or you can walk inside the building and find a whole Starbucks store.

There's a neat little fastfood-like dumpling restaurant that's great for a quick bite.

The location can't be beat - - i could practically walk to all my meetings. There was great shopping nearby and the L stops were there too, even though i didn't use it.

I really enjoyed my visit. I would totally stay at this hotel again for business or pleasure.

  • Liked — Great location and excellent service
  • Disliked — I have no complaints!!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay January 2009
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 25, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Address: 1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601