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3rd

Out of 415

Sofitel Chicago	Average Price: $283 Check Rates

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20 East Chestnut Street - Downtown

Chicago, 60611 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 39
Average review rating: 4.62

OpinionWell Value Index: 9

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (42) , MyTravelGuide (134) , Travelocity (5) , TripAdvisor (896) , YahooTravel (21)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
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. Only downside was the pricey parking.

"beautiful top notch hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

2. Only downside was that the breakfast options were a bit pricey for us, but plenty of options just a stroll down the street.

"Comfort away from home " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2011 Vote

3. The downside was that we couldn't get in touch with the front desk when we tried to get a wake up call in the evening, and we couldn't get anyone on the phone in the morning either.

"Great Hotel, Service Could Be Better " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/16/2011 Vote

4. The only downside to this hotel is that it does not have free wi-fi.

"What a bathroom! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2011 Vote

5. Only downside was paying for internet access which still seems to be the go with the large international chain hotels.

"LOVED this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/26/2011 Vote

6. The only downside is that a taxi from/to the airport will run you close to $40.

"A wonderful hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2010 Vote

7. Would prefer free internet and cheaper parking, but these were minor downsides.

"I would stay here again in a heartbeat " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2010 Vote

8. One downside was the price of breakfast, but this was not a deal breaker.

"Sofitel exceeded expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2009 Vote

9. Absolutely everything is first rate at this hotel with only ONE downside.

"Extremely good hotel- excellent staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2009 Vote

10. Only downside is that you have to pay for internet access from your room.

"Very nice hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2009 Vote