InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, Avoid

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InterContinental Chicago	Average Price: $313 Check Rates

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505 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago, 60611 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 18 of 39
Average review rating: 3.86

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (6) , Expedia (35) , MyTravelGuide (2256) , Travelocity (26) , TripAdvisor (873) , YahooTravel (48)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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. I used the cell card in my lap-top to avoid this fee (so this is not sour grapes on being ripped off for wi-fi), but I thought it summed up the hotelier's real lack of concern for the needs and comfort of the guests.

"3-star experience at 5-star price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/1/2011 Vote

2. They had a computer in the room but internet access was a separate charge (unstated amount) so we avoided it.

"Just a place to sleep. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/16/2011 Vote

3. So, I should stand in line today to avoid a line tomorrow.

"You call that service..Really? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/24/2010 Vote

4. Their advice: Go to the ticket office at 9:00 am Saturday; stand in line; order tickets for Sunday to avoid the Sunday lines.

"You call that service..Really? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/24/2010 Vote

5. In addition, there is a Starbucks in the hotel, a nice way to get a light, cheap breakfast, thereby avoiding a high-cost breakfast.

"Location, luxury and service.... The Intercontinental nailed it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/17/2009 Vote

6. To avoid saying what others have already said, just don't stay at this hotel unless you're looking for a super cheap hotel in the city.

"Horrible Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/15/2009 Vote

7. All of that said, there`s no reason to avoid this hotel, if you can secure it at a decent rate.

"Functional, dependable 4-star, but not much more " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/15/2008 Vote

8. I will avoid them in the future.

"Very mediocre for this price range " Read full review on Travelocity 7/1/2008 Vote

9. avoid eating at Zest.

"How to have a great state at the Intercontinental Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2008 Vote

10. There is a Starbucks in the lobby if you want to avoid the very expensive breakfast in the restaurant.

"Very Pleasant " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/4/2007 Vote