InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, Poorly

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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. Rooms were small and poorly equipped for any type of technology (few wall outlets for computers, etc.

"Not quite up to the Intercontinental Brand " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/20/2011 Vote

2. Once I got to my room, I found a poorly aged chair that was flaking a part.

"Did not meet expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2011 Vote

3. Unfortunately they are working with a facility where the A/C is poor and the technology upgrade came off poorly.

"Great People, OLD Building " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2011 Vote

4. First room was OK, but TV/Internet set up was a retrofit and lots of cords/plugs etc looked bad and performed poorly.

"Great People, OLD Building " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/27/2011 Vote

5. Courteous, helpful staffPleasant barGood-quality toiletriesMinusses (I hope the management will take note):The room's entry was poorly lighted; I had to walk quite a distance in very dim light to turn on adequate illumination.

"Fabulous, with a few flaws . . . " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/17/2009 Vote

6. The bathroom was un-ventilated and also poorly lit.

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

7. The rooms themselves (we asked to see more than one) reminded me of the Times Square Sheraton: probably nice at one point but now past their prime and poorly maintained, I've added some photos but unfortunately the cell phone camera isn't very clear.

"Over-rated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2009 Vote

8. The bar was a bit disappointing in that the drinks were poorly made with ice that overflowed onto the cocktail table when served.

"Wonderful Service & Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2008 Vote

9. The bathroom is very small and poorly designed, complete with the type of industrial toilet found in a sports stadium.

"Very Disappointing Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2008 Vote

10. We`ve never been treated so poorly.

"Ruined our Wedding Night! Please boycott! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/26/2007 Vote