Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Charge

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32nd

Out of 415

Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago	Average Price: $253 Check Rates

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163 East Walton Place

Chicago, 60611-1527 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 15 of 39
Average review rating: 3.29

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (5) , Expedia (73) , MyTravelGuide (161) , Travelocity (9) , TripAdvisor (659) , YahooTravel (41)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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

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1. It's in the heart of the city by the lake so the price reflects what other better places charge.

"Great location and beds but what a terrible elevator! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/27/2011 Vote

2. now there service would be great if they weren't money hungry the first thing they said was the price and mind u we have a stocked bar in our room filled with liquor about the size of my thumb and wants to charge us for a 5th like amount but because its what she wanted we drank it.

"Money hungry thiefs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/25/2011 Vote

3. so we get back like 5 min late and they tried to charge us for a extra day.

"Money hungry thiefs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/25/2011 Vote

4. A charge of USD 1.25 'connection fee' levied on a free 1800 call.

"Do not recommend " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/22/2010 Vote

5. There is a charge for wifi in room but it is free in the lobby, which is very nice.

"Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2012 Vote

6. No one in charge - no sections assigned and total confusion with long waiting time for coffee, food and check.

"Average in many ways " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

7. So we had $150 charge to our card until several days after check out.

"Not Impressed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

8. Stayed here for 2 nights on business, booked on Priceline for $111/night cancelable up to 2 nights before with no charge when all other hotels in Downtown Chicago were well over $200.

"Great charming old hotel! Great location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2012 Vote

9. If you want to use internet in the lobby, minimum charge is $5 per use.

"Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/24/2012 Vote

10. The parking is expensive - $37 a night in the garage accross the street and they charge $9.99 per 24 hours for internet.

"Very Nice Character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/5/2012 Vote