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The Willows Hotel

555 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657
The Willows Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 58 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 58 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "We appreciate the green approach of not replacing towels and linens daily, but the staff on the second day seemed to take that to mean, don't clean. The bathroom was not cleaned at all and the floor not vacuumed." source Orbitz

    "Good breakfast, clean room, friendly staff." source Priceline

    "Staff were EXTREMELY knowledgable and helpful, everything was clean, and it had such charm." source Expedia

    "We stayed for 6 days, and each day housekeeping didnÂ’t clean our room until after 5 p." source Expedia

    "The room was clean, modern, comfortable and secure." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Parking garage was available for for $22 per day in/out service." source Priceline

    "Small, with a friendly staff, continental breakfast, and coffee/tea in the lounge 24 hours." source Travelocity

    "Helpful staff, great free breakfast, good location." source Expedia

    "We loved the old world charm and the helpful staff." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The Willows was a hit, and offered us a great location at a good price. Trains are accessible by a 10 minute walk, buses downtown pick up a block away." source Orbitz

    "The ambiance and the location were just what I was looking for." source Priceline

    "Great location and very nice but for more than 1 night the extremely small rooms are challenging." source Orbitz

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "My room was big, comfortable, and quiet." source Travelocity

    "The rooms have individual window air units, that were not on when we arrived and are room was VERY hot." source Expedia

    "our room and bathroom were very small, but it worked for us because all we needed was a bed to sleep in." source Expedia

More information on The Willows Hotel

Inspired by 19th century French Victorian decor, the Willows Hotel is the epitome of modern day elegance. Located in the exclusive Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, this European-style boutique hotel is walking distance to Lake Michigan, close to shops and theaters, one mile to Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field Stadium. By the use of the scenic Lake Shore Drive or the Red Line train, guests can visit downtown Chicago's celebrated Magnificent Mile just minutes away. The area also offers vibrant nightlife, sailing harbors, golf courses, theaters, sidewalk cafes, upscale dining, and lakefront biking and jogging. Complimentary continental breakfast, newspapers and coffee & tea services are available in the fireplace lobby, which also offers a 24-hour front desk. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. Guests have complimentary access to a local Bally Total Fitness.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Renovated:

1999

Total Rooms:

Double Room:Guest room with two Queen beds, rich furnishings, free wireless Internet access, luxury robes, complimentary designer toiletries, cable TV with premium channels, alarm clock, hair dryer, work desk and decorative ceiling fan.Standard Room:Guest room with one Queen bed, free wireless Internet access, luxury robes, complimentary designer toiletries, cable TV with premium channels, alarm clock, hair dryer, work desk and decorative ceiling fan.

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

Double Room:Guest room with two Queen beds, rich furnishings, free wireless Internet access, luxury robes, complimentary designer toiletries, cable TV with premium channels, alarm clock, hair dryer, work desk and decorative ceiling fan.Standard Room:Guest room with one Queen bed, free wireless Internet access, luxury robes, complimentary designer toiletries, cable TV with premium channels, alarm clock, hair dryer, work desk and decorative ceiling fan.

Directions

Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Zoo, Wrigley Field,(Cubs)Lake View (BoysTown) Halsted sreet. 10 min. from North Michigan avenueExcellent public transportation.

Area

Chicago, IL Lincoln park/Lake View/Wrigleyville Halsted Street Lake view, IL Wrigleyville, il

Attractions

Lincoln Zoo 7 Blocks Lincoln Park 4 Blocks Lake Michigan 6 Blocks Navy Pier 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Sears Tower 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Wrigley Field 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Michigan Avenue 2 Miles / 5 Kilometers Magnificent Mile 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers

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