James Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Pretentious

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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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1. This, and unhelpful and pretentious service (especially from that guy called Chase from the front desk) was not expected from a 4.

"bedbugs and pretentious service :-O " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2011 Vote

2. I think it closes around 10 pm which then forces you to go to J Bar, which is more of a club than a lounge where you can just sit and have a casual drink-J Bar had kind of a pretentious vibe.

"If you can find a good deal for around $120/night (winter season) or $150 (summer season) then it's probably worth it. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/1/2010 Vote

3. The James is just our style - modern, sophisticated, and service-oriented, without being pretentious.

"Finest Boutique Hotel in Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/4/2010 Vote

4. The decor is modern and hip, but not pretentious or off-putting.

"My new favorite hotel in Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/11/2009 Vote

5. , friendly non-pretentious, but professional service.

"Stylish but LOUD " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/2/2009 Vote

6. Upscale, cool vibe with out being pretentious.

"European Oasis in downtown Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/26/2009 Vote

7. A 'cool' (how I hate that word) very slightly pretentious property which promises more than it actually delivers and the minor caveats really stop it being in the 'leading' category.

"Good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/17/2008 Vote

8. It`s a little pretentious, but interesting.

"Darned Interesting place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2007 Vote

9. From the moment you walk in and you`re greeted by the smiling and beautiful desk clerks (not pretentious, just gracious) to the bell hop helping you get a cab.

"Swwwanky! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2007 Vote

10. The 'W' tries so hard to be trendy and hip; but instead comes off as pretentious.

"Everything the W wishes it was " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2007 Vote