InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, Downside

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Out of 415

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. the only downside was the tower we were in only had one ice machine.

"I'd go back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

2. But it also has its downsides, they charge for everything under the sun.

"Very Nice Hotel, Friendly Staff, Extremely Expensive " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/4/2011 Vote

3. The downside of it, was it was in this small room that they had to keep the door open.

"In the middle of it all " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/31/2011 Vote

4. One downside is we being smokers opted for the smokers floor.

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

5. The one major downside, as other reviewers have commented, is the absurd range of additional charges the hotel levies.

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

6. The only downside was that the bathtub was dirty when I first checked in.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 9/20/2007 Vote

7. The only downside was that the bathtub was dirty when I first checked in.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 9/20/2007 Vote

8. the downsides- Breakfast is ridiculously expensive ($48 for two people- eggs, juice, coffee.

"Location, Location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/18/2007 Vote

9. The downside?The extras are expensive.

"Loved it. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/31/2007 Vote

10. the other downside is the bathtubs are completely rectangular and have no slope to the back so lying in them is really uncomfortable.

"Nice Hotel with a few drawbacks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/24/2007 Vote