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James Hotel Chicago

55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
James Hotel Chicago
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 580 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 580 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "great hotel but i found their over night parking much too expensive." source Skoosh

    "The rates at the hotel are also excellent when compared to the overall experience." source Orbitz

    "Then we jumped on the red line would not recommend, especially if you are a woman by yourself." source Travelocity

    "We popped into our car and drove off, relishing a truly great experience." source Expedia

    "Overall, an excellent experience." source Orbitz

  • Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Clean, stylish, friendly staff, great workout room, great location, nice lobby/bar/restaurant." source Hotels.com

    "The beds were incredibly comfortable and the room was clean and well maintained." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were clean and the perfect size for 2 people." source Expedia

    "We came back to clean linens, towels, and robes even after hour-long lunches." source Hotels.com

    "The entire hotel is immaculately clean, and everything is very modern." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The rooms were gorgeous and maid service excellent. We received great service from everyone at the James." source Orbitz

    "The service was fantastic." source Hotels.com

    "Courteous, helpful staff, great restaurant, interesting guests." source Travelocity

    "They went above and beyond every moment we interacted with them, excellent friendly service and always with a smile." source Expedia

    "Staff seemed that great customer service was not important. (Asked for wake up call-never received one, my room was not ready upon arrival and they said they would call me when it was-never received phone call and caused me to be late to a business function that I was in town for- never apologized for the inconvenience) Do not order room service." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "Lobby area is crowded and noisy, especially with large "artwork" taking up prime space." source Hotels.com

    "Highly recommmend this hotel great location and overall excellent customer service all around definitely would stay here again." source Travelocity

    "Very convenient location that is close to everything." source Expedia

    "The room quality in general was poor - miniscule closet (could barely fit a weekends clothing), uncomfortable loveseat (purely decorative), there was no desk or functional seating area in the room, the bathroom was narrow and cramped." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were perfect, the bed was comfortable, the location was terrific, and the staff was outstanding." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The parking was also 34 dollars a day and the staff was very unhelpful and unapologetic about this." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "My wife and I were in Chicago for a conference with 9000 attendees and needed a room in desperation." source Travelocity

    "Good room, great bed, nice in-house restaurant, gym, and lobby space." source Travelocity

    "Hotel staff was friendly and helpful, room was nice and comfortable." source Travelocity

    "Bathroom in our room was a tad bit small but it was still nice." source Travelocity

More information on James Hotel Chicago

The James Chicago is the first in a new line of hotels that fill the niche between boutique and luxury brands by providing unique style and exceptional service in comfortable surroundings. Situated in downtown Chicago, The James Chicago hotel is just steps off of Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue) and centrally located to the John Hancock Building, McCormick Place, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, River North and the Historic Water Tower. You will find the best of Chicago's dining, shopping and nightlife options right outside the hotel door. At this hip River North Chicago hotel guests can enjoy a fantastic meal at the on-site David Burke's Primehouse restaurant, a modern interpretation of the classic Chicago steakhouse, or get their night started at the stylish J Bar lounge. The pet-friendly James Chicago hotel also features The Gym & The Spa, as well as a courteous 24-hour concierge service to get you exclusive access to all the hottest spots in town.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1400

Year Built:

2006

Year Renovated:

2006

Total Rooms:

Double Bed Guestroom:The room features 2 double beds with a sophisticated color palette of warm tones. Theunique layouts and custom designed furniture include an ebony woodplatform bed, private dining niche, complimentary wireless internet anda concert quality stereo system with iPod/MP3 dock as well as a 42"plasma screen TV, and spacious slate-tiled and marbled bathrooms allcreated with the guests' personal needs in mind. Room amenities:Kiehl's bath product.Commissioned art. Cordless dual-line phone.100% Turkish cotton towels. Full length mirror. Custom James robes and slippers. Dimmable light. Individual climate control. Snack and Cocktail Bar. Daily newspaper deliveryStandard Guestroom:The room features 1 king bed with a sophisticated color palette of warm tones. The unique layouts and custom designed furniture include an ebony wood platform bed, private dining niche, complimentary wireless internet anda concert quality stereo system with iPod/MP3 dock as well as a 42"plasma screen TV, and spacious slate-tiled and marbled bathrooms all created with the guests' personal needs in mind. Room amenities:Kiehl's bath product. Commissioned art.Cordless dual-line phone. 100% Turkish cotton towels. Full length mirror. Custom James robes and slippers. Dimmable light. Individual climate control. Snack and Cocktail Bar. Daily newspaper delivery.Studio Suite:450 Square Feet Studio Suite with one king bed. Plasma TV,Free WiFi, Stereo IPOD/MP3 docking station, Dining Niche, Spacious Bath, Keihls products.

Total Floors:

17 floors.

Rooms:

297

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, In case of no-show or late cancellation, 1 night (room and tax)will be charged on your credit card

Directions

Located in central downtown Chicago, Ill., the James is less than one block from world-renowned shopping along North Michigan Avenue. Just four blocks from the hotel are the John Hancock Building, Navy Pier and Historic Water Tower. Wrigley Field and Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course are five miles away.

Area

Chicago

Attractions

Navy Pier Museum of Contemporary Art Oak Street Beach Water Tower The Magnificent Mile

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