James Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Downtown

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7th

Out of 415

James Hotel Chicago	Average Price: $282 Check Rates

Hotel Class:

55 East Ontario

Chicago, 60611 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 3 of 39
Average review rating: 4.23

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (37) , Travelocity (9) , TripAdvisor (655) , YahooTravel (30)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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Downtown

Appears in 54 comments.

91% wrote positive comments about downtown

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1. The location is perfect, right downtown.

"Perfect for Business Travel - No Complaints " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2012 Vote

2. We wanted somewhere downtown which was nice, but which we mainly wanted to use as a base to shop and eat.

"One night was not enough " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/1/2012 Vote

3. This was our 2nd time staying at The James downtown Chicago and we love it.

"Will go again and again, love The James " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/22/2012 Vote

4. I appreciated the easy fall out of hotel into the downtown scene, the prompt helpful doorman cab assistance, and of course I had fun flirting at your 'sparkling bar'.

"Loved it!!!!!!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

5. This is probably a fascinating hotel for the average high-roller, expense account wielding guest, but I can't recommend it for tourists, even though the location is perfect for downtown.

"Not tourist friendly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/21/2011 Vote

6. The James is within convenient walking distance to many of the attractions of downtown Chicago, and cabs to further destinations were plentiful.

"A Good Downtown Hotel for Family With Teens " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/29/2011 Vote

7. Location on Ontario is convenient to everything downtown.

"Convenient, comfortable place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/13/2011 Vote

8. Everything about The James breathes Class, from the moment you enter it at it's terrific downtown location to the time you leave.

"The James--Classiness Personified. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2011 Vote

9. Location was superb, just one block away from the Magnificant Mile and walkable to many attractions in downtown Chicago .

"Great Downtown hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2011 Vote

10. Our room had a King bed, and I would describe the room size as spacious for a downtown hotel.

"Had a good time at the James " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2010 Vote