James Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Gross

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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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1. The only cons were: That they have lotion in the bathroom that they clearly don't change out for every guest, it's a large bottle and was practically empty-that seemed gross.

"Boutique Hotel Deal " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/5/2011 Vote

2. When we got to our room, it had spots on the couch (gross) that they could have easily cleaned with a spot remover, old and broken hardboards, and the furniture were all old looking.

"Don't waste your money unless you don't mind the lack of sleep!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2011 Vote

3. The bedspread was so gross and filthy I would not even lay down on it to watch DVD's which played on the wall from the projection style DVD.

"The Good, Bad Ugly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/17/2010 Vote

4. The bedspread was so gross and filthy I would not even lay down on it to watch DVD's which played on the wall from the projection style DVD.

"The Good, Bad Ugly " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/17/2010 Vote

5. There was a very shaggy rug that I guess is supposed to be trendy, but I thought it was gross - if I see anything other than low pile i just think it's dirty.

"Great service, so-so rooms and public spaces " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/14/2009 Vote

6. In fact when I brought my friends over for a drink at the bar, the entire group was lamenting why they didn't stay at the James instead of the Mariott where everyone was congested from the gross chemicals they used.

"Well, how chic are you? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2009 Vote

7. The bed was plush and I love that hotels now use white sheets with a down comforter in between instead of the old style comforter (gross.

"Fantastic boutique gem near Magnificent Mile " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2007 Vote