James Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Front Desk

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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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83% wrote positive comments about front desk

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1. Excellent doorman service, housekeeping and front desk clerks.

"Cool Hotel in great area of Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/19/2012 Vote

2. The front desk receptionist (Annette I think) was sooo understanding and very professional.

"Impressed with service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2012 Vote

3. Welcoming front desk staff, fantastic bell staff, smart guests.

"Best Michigan Avenue Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

4. Loved: big bottles of toiletries, better for environment and easier to use-nook with couch in room was awesome, a kid would love sleeping there and its a great work space-awesome full blast shower-soft beds-nice front desk-great location, walk to storesDidnt love: pricey restaurant, is $100 a head without booze and although food is great it is too much for people without expense accounts.

"Chic and modern hotel by michigan ave " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

5. From the front desk service to the fantastic meal (at Primehouse-David Burke) to a hip, modern room the James hit on all cylinders.

"Great location, great rooms, great restaraunt! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/23/2012 Vote

6. If you ask the front desk, they'll even give you a free running route map.

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

7. The front desk people were excellent.

"The James is great. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2012 Vote

8. Bit jet lagged but in summaryComfyCleanExcellent service, everyone from the door men, room service, front desk and concierge were friendly, helpful and efficent.

"No problems at all " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/23/2011 Vote

9. We picked a very busy weekend to arrive, but the front desk service was excellent and very welcoming after a long flight and a long wait at the airport.

"Simply Wonderful " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/22/2011 Vote

10. Front desk was friendly and their concierge extremely efficient and helpful.

"Good value but room had a few glitches " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2011 Vote