Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Dated

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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)

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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. The overall feel is dated and the lobby is classic in a certain manner.

"Decent stay - rooms better than the facility " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/3/2012 Vote

2. Lobby of hotel is out-dated yet historic but the rooms are clean and very up to date.

"Good Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2012 Vote

3. The rooms and bathrooms were up to date, well decorated and above all, wifi worked without any issues.

"Great Boutique Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/25/2011 Vote

4. They sent us to the Essix Inn on south Michigan, an old, dated stinky motel that is about $65 a night.

"Gave my reserved rooms away! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/21/2011 Vote

5. While the hotel may appear to be an older property, the rooms were quite nice and up to date with comfortable furnishings and what appeared to be newly decorated bathroom facilities that were quite nice.

"Nice place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/5/2011 Vote

6. I actually stayed in this hotel in 2005 but the date wouldn't let me go back that far.

"terrible shoebox room with dirty comforter! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2010 Vote

7. I actually stayed in this hotel in 2005 but the date wouldn't let me go back that far.

"terrible shoebox room with dirty comforter! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2010 Vote

8. Our room was not giant but it was fresh and clean and up to date.

"This place was awesome " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2010 Vote

9. The hotel is clean, well-staffed with friendly employees, up-to-date, and in a great location.

"Great Value and Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/1/2010 Vote

10. I know it is meant to be nostalgic, but I think it is toeing the line of being worn out and dated.

"Nice Hotel - Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/25/2010 Vote