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W Chicago Lakeshore	Average Price: $326 Check Rates

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644 North Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, 60611 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 10 of 39
Average review rating: 3.72

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (43) , MyTravelGuide (560) , Travelocity (12) , TripAdvisor (702) , YahooTravel (64)

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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 first morning, we were pleased to see that the regular breakfast menu offered some interesting combinations, and nothing was over the $12-$13 range, which did not seem bad for hotel like this.

"Passes the "Keep the Wife Happy" Test " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2012 Vote

2. The beds were not too bad but we have had better.

"Not Impressed... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2012 Vote

3. Its too bad this review overshadows a more than adequate hotel service/staff.

"Buyer Beware of the Huge Rippoff for Valet Parking! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

4. The Good/bad/Ugly - April 13-16, 2012.

"Buyer Beware of the Huge Rippoff for Valet Parking! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/16/2012 Vote

5. The reviews for this hotel were so heavily mixed I decided to stay despite the bad reviews.

"Awesome staff and Cleanliness won me over! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2012 Vote

6. When I first pulled in the 3 valet personell were fighting with each other over who had to take my car, pretty bad first impression.

"So disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

7. Not bad for $120/night though.

"Glittery party hotel could use a little polish " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/18/2011 Vote

8. The view of the lake and Navy Pier from my room was perfect (I mostly get the suite and it comes with bang and olufsen - not bad) I am yet to try the fitness center so no comments here.

"fab hotel... excellent staff.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/29/2011 Vote

9. Nothing could make up for the bad impression of poor housekeeping on arrival.

"Previous guests nail clippings all over bathroom.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/14/2011 Vote

10. Just bad overall.

"This Hotel Sucks -- " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2011 Vote