James Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Avoid

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7th

Out of 415

James Hotel Chicago	Average Price: $282 Check Rates

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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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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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Appears in 6 comments.

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1. Coffee and teas provided in room with bottled water in a 'green' carafe that is refilled daily to avoid plastic waste.

"Would go again tomorrow " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote

2. I was looking for a smaller design/ boutique hotel as I wanted to avoid the standard choices like Hilton etc.

"Nothing special - below expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/9/2011 Vote

3. After scouring the 'net for hotel deals (for some reason people avoid traveling to areas where it snows in the winter--being from Texas, I relish it), I came across The James at $139/night through Travelzoo.

"Best. Birthday. Ever. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2011 Vote

4. avoid.

"Top hotel, top location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2011 Vote

5. My advice is get your directions from the desk and bell staff and avoid the concierage desk.

"Great location, service, & rooms! Lousy Concierge! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2008 Vote

6. This hotel had some good reviews in some conference materials for the DMA07 Conference, but having stayed there for ten days I can say it is a place to be avoided.

"High price, low quality " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/5/2007 Vote