We checked into the hotel around 11:30pm after being on the rode for 9 hrs. The front desk was easy to deal with, beautiful lobby. The bellman was great. We had a suite which was $400.00 a night. The room was nice could use a little updating but clean. We then ordered room service which was very good for being so late. Then it was off to bed, the beds were very comfortable, there was a cigarrette hole in the comforter but other then that the linens were clean and the pilows were nice. It seemed we would have a great sleep for are next day 12 hr. drive. WRONG!! We were woken up around 9:00am by the sound of Jackhammers!! Not one but many. They are working on a garage across the street and the noise is loud!! We could not fall asleep!! We did call down to complain and they did make it up to us. But It still did not help that we had such a long drive ahead. If you are going to book a room here be sure you call first and ask if there is still construction going on across the street!!!

The location of the House of Blues Hotel was great- the room was a little small but very clean. When flying into O'Hare Airport I would recommend taking the CTA (the Chicago Subway) to the hotel. For $2.00 you can take the Blue Line to Clark and Lake Street- it takes about 35-40 min but it's alot less than a cab. We went to a Cub game at Wrigley field- great time- would def. recommend seeing a game if possible. Also walk to the Navy pier lots to do, from the Navy pier we took the water taxi to the Sears Tower- $6 ride on the Chicago river to the Sears Tower- we got to our destination while getting a scenic ride down the river. Must go to lunch at FOGO de CHAO (661 N LaSalle ST)- go for lunch b/c its alot less expensive- amazing food- (they give you 15 different types of meat where you can have as much as you want- unlimited sides and salad bar- lunch is $29 per person- dinner $49. Great place!

We stayed at House of Blues in May.

The Hotel is fun. The decor is Vegas light, the location is spectacular, and the rooms are big, bright and fun.

The service was very mediocre for a Hotel in this price range. We arrived at 3:30 in the afternoon and our room was not ready for nearly 2 more hours. We weren't the only guests in this bind: the lobby was littered with clusters of folks waiting for their keys.

The cab line out front was more chaotic than it should have been.

I just stayed here with another couple for a long weekend from July 13-16. We arrived early, and the hotel was able to accommodate all of us in two rooms. The place is really funky with a lot of Cajun artwork and funky colors. We got a great flight+hotel deal on Orbitz, because otherwise I would have been mad if I had paid full price. I paid, on average, $170/night.

LOCATION
This hotel is in a GREAT location. It is within walking distance to the Navy Pier (15-20min), Mag Mile (5 blocks), and Pizziera Uno (the original restaurant to do Chicago-style pizza - 4 blocks). It is also only about 3 ½ blocks walk to the Red Line of the El, which is one of the main lines to take you to Wrigley Field, the Chicago Art Museum, Millennium Park, and more. Also, within this hotel, there is a fancy restaurant attached (Bin 36) open for B, L, and D and an upscale bowling alley/martini bar called 10 pin. There’s also the House of Blues for which the hotel is named. This hotel is in the middle of a bunch of other hotels (including the new Trump Hotel which is being constructed) so there is no view of anything except other hotels and parking ramps. Don’t stay here for the view. Stay here for the location.

ROOMS
The windows actually open which meant that come outside noise could be heard. However, once we closed the heavy curtains, it was both dark and extremely quiet. The internal walls are thick and we didn’t hear a peep from the party going on across the hallway from us (phew). The rooms are small, however. We had an extremely small room. It was only enough to fit a bed. The television had to be placed on the side desk against the window instead of straight on so don’t plan on watching tv in bed!

CRUNCH
There is a Crunch health club attached to the hotel. However, you have to pay $15 per day to use the facilities. There was only ever 1-2 people there every time I looked so they should really open it up to all guests.

HANDY TIPS
•There is a hairdryer in every room, but it is in the closet, so look for it there.
•Call for turn-down service every night for a fun treat
•Bin 36 has a coffee bar for a quick java or a muffin. It’s nice when you don’t have the time or money for a full breakfast
•Want coffee in your room? Call the front desk. They’ll bring you a coffee maker and coffee free of charge.
•The 6th floor of the hotel has a business center for all guests that has a table w/four chairs and internet service. There was never anyone there as far as I can tell and we played board games there.

All-in-all, this hotel was not that memorable, but the location was great and I got a good deal so it was worth it.