First off, I had called to ask if the hotel had a pool or hot tub. The person I spoke with said there was no pool, but there was a hot tub. Well there was no hot tub. Also the front desk attendant was kinda snobby. It seems like a place for older people that are in bed at eleven on a saturday night, not the younger crowd even tho it is very close to wrigleyville. The room was way too hot. The continental breakfast was ok. The parking for the hotel was two blocks away and cost an additional $22 per car. I will not stay there again. Two thumbs down.

Strangely enough, one of the main things I liked about the Majestic Hotel in Chicago was where it was: a few miles north of the city centre. It meant taking a taxi after a night out and the sight of those high-rise buildings on one side was breathtaking, particularly after dark with all those windows lit up, for mile after mile after mile. What a beautiful and memorable sight! My travelling companion and work colleague, Kate (28), is a Polish photographer and I am a Scottish journalist (74). We both live in Dublin, Ireland.

We decided to go to Chicago at the last minute, Boston being our original choice, and the travel agent recommended the Majestic which was fine. The rooms are comfortable, well appointed and the free internet connection was a bonus as we both travel with our laptops. Breakfast was ok and the staff very helpful. We probably wouldn't have found Charlie Trotter's restaurant without their help. It is an amazing experience we had a 7-course dinner par excellence: about 400 dollars without wine for the two of us (we don't drink). I would class it as a Michelin 2-Star, maybe even a 3-Star, and we always choose the best restaurants in our travels, usually booking before leaving Dublin. We have visited 25 countries in the past two years, but Charle Trotter's was something special and it will always be etched in our memories.

If I'm ever in that wonderful city again I will stay again in the Majestic.

Ian and Kate.

Small, but quite cozy and comfy for 1 person. I had a terrible day because my wallet had gotten stolen on the train. I had no credit card, no id, no $, nothing! Luckily for me, a policeman for Amtrak allowed me to have $ wired to him (cuz he had ID). We went to Western union and picked up the $. I didn't give him and he didn't ask. I wrote a nice letter to his boss. Back to the hotel. I was quite frazzled when I arrived, since this had just happened to me 3 hours earlier. I got to my room and stayed there. It was soooooooooooo comfy. The biggest problem was the barking dogs from about 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Called the desk and they said there was nothing they could do about it and it did end eventually.

We decided on staying at the Majestic through reviews that we had seen on Trip Advisor. We were NOT disappointed!

The trip was part of my 50th birthday celebration and climbing in the 'Go Vertical Chicago' Stairclimb at the Sears Tower.

The hotel is on a quiet street, within easy walking distance to Lincoln Park and Wrigley Field (for Baseball season). The staff were exceptional, the room (bedroom, with sitting room, small frig and microwave, and two TV's) was very comfortable. The continental breakfast was better than most and the lounge/sitting area was very quiet and comfortable as well. Sure it's an old building with some creaks and perhaps not the first recommendation for those with children, but otherwise we would highly recommend it.

Then getting around Chicago is made very easy by the CTA (their 'L' trains and buses). If you're there for 2+ days, you'll want to purchase a multiple day pass. There are also passes I believe called the 'City Pass' which gives you bus access plus tickets into a number of events around the city.

Things we'd recommend...The Shedd Aquarium, the Sears Tower and/or the Hancock building, plenty of athletic or theater events. We were there a bit late for the tours around the city, but I hear these are wonderful as well.

We are not typically 'Big City' folks, but we really enjoyed our stay in Chicago. It all began with a comfortable 4 nights stay at the Majestic. We'll be back. Go Cubbies! And da Bears!