Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Barely

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32nd

Out of 415

Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago	Average Price: $253 Check Rates

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163 East Walton Place

Chicago, 60611-1527 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 15 of 39
Average review rating: 3.29

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (5) , Expedia (73) , MyTravelGuide (161) , Travelocity (9) , TripAdvisor (659) , YahooTravel (41)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction, Remodeling, Renovation.
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. We could barely fit with our luggage.

"Comfortable Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/9/2011 Vote

2. because the few times we asked questions one person said that he just moved here and he had no idea of anything & barely spoke English & the concierge 'Henry' gave us wrong information in regards to the museums.

"SMALL ROOMS! GREAT LOCATION! NOT BAD! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/13/2011 Vote

3. When we got to the room, the four of us could barely get in the door and I still do not know where they were planning to put the rollaway bed.

"Worst Hotel Experience EVER " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/12/2010 Vote

4. They were able to accomodate and we got a mini-suite-new, clean barely used.

"Great!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/3/2008 Vote

5. The bed was so old I sank into it and could barely get out (and I weigh 110 pounds so it wasn`t my massive frame that caused the bed to sink.

"This place is a real Dump " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2008 Vote

6. The actual room is barely 2 stars.

"4 star location & service, 2 star hotel room. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2007 Vote

7. Even the elevators were tiny and could barely fit 6 people.

"Good Location, Thats All! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2006 Vote

8. The bathrooms are so small that you can barely shut the door.

"Look elsewhere " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2006 Vote

9. The hotel is a bit worn in that one of our outlets did not work, the room had no room-darkening shade on the window, and the hair dryer was barely powerful enough for my wife to dry her hair.

"Beware of the Glitches " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/11/2006 Vote

10. I measured the floor area of the bathroom (minus the tub area) and it was 4x5, barely large enough for one person when you take into account the space occupied by the sink and toilet.

"Beware of the Glitches " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/11/2006 Vote