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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. The hotel is typical of a 5 star hotel, however I was shocked to learn upon arrival that you need to pay to use the gym.

"Lovely but expensive " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

2. I was also a bit shocked at the daily rate for wifi.

"Very beautiful unusable pool. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

3. My biggest surprise (or shock) was finding the bathroom door nob covered by a condom.

"Room Was Unbelievably Dirty " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/20/2012 Vote

4. I was shocked went a few days after my card had been charged $1550.

"Love Chicago...NOT this hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/11/2011 Vote

5. Since I was in a hurry I had not looked at the price so it was a bit of a shock, but I guess that is what it costs in Chicago.

"Nice hotel in the middle of everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2011 Vote

6. Lastly we were shocked to be charged $9.

"Great Location but charged for packaged coffee " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2010 Vote

7. Lastly we were shocked to be charged $9.

"Great Location but charged for packaged coffee " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/7/2010 Vote

8. We were in shock and immediately complained but could not be moved to another room because we were told the hotel was full.

"Never again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/29/2010 Vote

9. I guess I was shocked at the discrepancy between the attention to the nice lobby area, public spaces/services, customer service (excellent at the front desk and at the curb), and the very poor conditions of the room.

"Never again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/4/2009 Vote

10. My first contact with the Intercontinental was a shock: USD 50 per day of parking.

"Great Intercontinental Hotel in the heart of Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/22/2008 Vote