If you are going to be at the Merchandise Mart, this is ideal because it is only 3 blocks away.

The good:

They let me check in earlier
5-6 PM wine tasting
Fairly modern exercise room

The bad
Music too loud in the lobby
They adverise a complimentry continental breakfast, but depending on how you book it may not be available.

The new decor (tje room wallpaper, art, carpeting specifically) does not look quite the same as it does in the photos. It seems the designer was going for avant garde but the result is eccentric. However, that just made us chuckle. I definitely would stay here again. Our king room was similar in size to a European hotel room. (We're spoiled with space over here in the US!) It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The bed and linens were all great, and I enjoyed the flat-screen during the little time spent in the room. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The Allegro is right next door to a theatre and within walking distance of others. Also a few blocks from the Picasso and other art pieces. We took the blue line in from O'Hare. Buy a pass at the airport for the number of days you will be there. You can use it on the El and on the bus. There's a diner/steak place called Ronny's a block or two away that has decent food that won't break you. We had brunch on a Sunday and were served heaping portions, good cup o' joe. And for a great stuffed pizza, try Giordano's. It's about 7 blocks from the hotel. If you like jazz, check out Andy's--also within walking distance. My favorite thing this trip--even more than the Art Institute--was T-Rex Sue at the Field Museum. Go see her! And speaking of critters, I was surprised to see that this hotel allows pets! Lastly, we got a great package deal with AA through Expedia. I hope this hotel continues to offer great deals in the future with or without package.

Me and 3 friends flew into Chicago to check out both baseball parks. Half of us flew into O'Hare and the other 2 from Midway. All of us had success taking the EL downtown and walked 3 blocks to find Hotel Allegro. A great safe area we were all pleasantly surprised because we had never been to Chicago and we landed late at night.

When we spoke to the front desk we knew we were in the right place, "Pretty Woman" and "Pulp Fiction" helped us out. Each member's name tag had their favorite movie under their name. Every worker was super friendly in helping us find the right way to our destinations and suggesting ones we never thought of.

I can't guarantee that you will be so lucky, but we got a killer deal online for 2 double beds for $100 a night. Plus, we received a card for 2 free drinks and an appetizer downstairs at the lounge for every night of our stay.

Location was great, right near the EL and walking distance to anything you would need to see in downtown.

If you're in Chicago and want to stay in The Loop, The Allegro Hotel is perfect for you. It's centrally located, stylish rooms and attentive staff. I stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and was very pleased with everything. The bed was very comfy and had plenty of fluffy pillows, large flat screen tv, radio with ipod docking station and bathroom was hip and clean.

Everyone that I came in contact with was very friendly and helpful. My last day there, I ordered room service and not only was my meal perfect and delivered on time, the kitchen called to see if everything was alright. I have never had that kind of follow up service. I've stayed at the Palomar in DC, another Kimpton hotel and received exceptional service there too. I will definitely see if Kimpton has a hotel at my next destination.