InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, Smell

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36th

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)

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. Great room, SUPER comfy bed, great smelling sheets and one of the best staff around.

"Ahhhmazing American Girl Doll Package " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/4/2012 Vote

2. At times I also smelled a bad odor in our room throughout the night.

"Mediocre Hotel in a Fur Coat " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/18/2012 Vote

3. however, small, cramped rooms, musty-smelling humid air and non-working lights, hair dryer, toilet.

"Great location... but a little lacking... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/3/2011 Vote

4. Also, there was a weird smell in the lobby, reminiscent of my busia's kitchen when she cooked kapusta.

"Less than adequate " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/13/2011 Vote

5. 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

6. It wasn't very clean, very small, and smelled musky.

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

7. big and does not smell of chemicals.

"If you like to swim " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/24/2010 Vote

8. large ballroom smelled moldy, and almost spooky.

"explore this hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/15/2010 Vote

9. The hallway always smelled like a horse stable, not impressed.

"no room to turn around " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2010 Vote

10. The only good thing to say about the bathroom is that the soap, shampoo, and lotion smelled nice.

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