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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)

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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. In fact, when we come to Chicago again, we will take the train from the airport into the city instead of arranging for van transport because the traffic was awful to and from the airport.

"Nice hotel- Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/4/2011 Vote

2. The rooms are awful.

"Old, small tired rooms, no extras (water in room ), but good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2011 Vote

3. The service was awful.

"Unbeatable Location but Awful Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2011 Vote

4. Couldnt' really smell smoke in our room but the common area in the hall was awful.

"Great Hotel on the Magnificent Mile. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2010 Vote

5. After we figured the TV also hadn't been plugged, we plugged the mini-fridge in and it made a awful constant noise.

"Just Okay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/26/2010 Vote

6. The bell staff was awful.

"Fabulous city. Disappointing hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2009 Vote

7. It was awful, but we did not complain.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/27/2009 Vote

8. It also seems to only have heat lamps in the bathroom - which caused the room to get awful hot.

"Historic Hotel with some flaws " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/29/2009 Vote

9. That said, we had two experiences that were stunningly awful and totally unacceptable for a 4-5 star hotel.

"Top notch location with spotty service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/29/2009 Vote

10. The concierge was called by me 10 different times and never answered the phone Restaurant recommendations when I went to the concierge in person finally, were awful chain-type restaurants.

"Intercontinental Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/3/2009 Vote