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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. only complaint would be the lack of soundproofing/privacy with the bathroom.

"wonderful hotel, wonderful city " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2012 Vote

2. 5 months later - he still complains of the lack of privacy.

"It's like putting lipstick on a pig... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/12/2011 Vote

3. W Brand and amenities definitely make things as interesting as they possibly can - but the building itself is lacking - there is only so much lipstick you can put on a pig.

"It's like putting lipstick on a pig... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/12/2011 Vote

4. I love the W Brand and it certainly is not lacking W style.

"Fantastic! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/2/2011 Vote

5. I read a previous poster complaining about the bamboo blinds lacking privacy.

"Disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/29/2011 Vote

6. The location is somewhat lacking.

"Beautiful hotel, ok location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote

7. The beds are not the comfortable, the bathrooms need a renovation, and the decor is lacking.

"Not Worth The Money, Choose Another W or Four Seasons " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2011 Vote

8. The downside to this location is the total lack of drive-in space for picking up and dropping off passengers and the frenzied valet scene.

"Better than the average W " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/26/2011 Vote

9. We (and many other guests I'm sure) almost missed the fireworks due to this lack of operations management.

"Great rooms, perfect location for 4th of July fireworks, lots of issues though " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2011 Vote

10. The complicated sharing-style menu is not only ackward and unpractical, but also greatly lacks in taste and coherence.

"A former gem losing its luster " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2010 Vote