In retrospect, the location wasn't as desirable as we'd hoped. Yes, we could walk to a few locations, but many other areas would have been more convenient.

Pros: Very pleasant common areas, room itself was clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Cons: Room was on the small and dark side. Internet service was unreliable. Front desk clerk was rude and unhelpful. Parking was definitely problematic and inconvenient.

We stayed off season and had a 3 day special that put the room price down to about $80/night. The room was near the lake and about 1/2 mile from Wrigley Field and the train/subway. The front room/library was very comfortable and had a simple continental breakfast, The rooms were on the small side with a very comfortable queen bed. The bathroom was simple with a tub/shower combo. The soaps were nice and the room as well as the hotel was very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was a little on the warm side; but I tended to find that most businesses kept their places warm. I guess that they were doing you a favor by keeping their places warm but it became kind of a hassle trying to put on and peel off clothing, but that's the way colder climates seem to deal with the cold. The train is the best and cheapest was to get around and if you don't mind a nice, safe walk this place will serve you well.

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.