James Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Cramped

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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)

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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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elevator (2) hotel (2) lobby (2) nice (2) not (2) room (4) small (2)

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1. Nice King sized bed that seemed a little cramped.

"Great location and service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

2. The lobby is a little cramped, but still beautiful.

"Great location, great room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/30/2012 Vote

3. But our room was cramped and the air conditioning couldn't keep up with the heat (admittedly, it was a hot weekend).

"Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/29/2011 Vote

4. Waiting for a small cramped elevator wasn't the best but for a chic hotel with ultra 'cool' people, it brought back memories.

"Great location and Concierge " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/15/2011 Vote

5. It was quite roomy for four people, and we never felt cramped at all.

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

6. ' Not to the point where you don't feel welcome as a guest, like at some places, but combine the cramped quarters with the noise and I didn't find it very relaxing.

"Glorified IKEA " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2011 Vote

7. The rooms are what one would expect in a boutique environment - cozy but not too cramped, minimalist furnishings, and trendy design.

"St Practice Day in Chi-Town " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/23/2011 Vote

8. Staff was very nice and attentive, but the lobby is cramped, and only two small elevators for 17 floors.

"Not the Peninsula " Read full review on Travelocity 9/1/2009 Vote

9. The layout of our room was somewhat awkward/cramped.

"OK for my Hotwire Price, but definately not worth published rates " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2008 Vote

10. The hotel is old, the rooms cramped.

"Less is not always best. " Read full review on YahooTravel 2/19/2005 Vote