Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Expensive

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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. Wi-fi was expensive $10 per 24 hours, although it is free in the lobby.

"Good for Business / Sightseeing but don't expect luxury " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/14/2012 Vote

2. Parking is too expensive at $50.

"Nice Hotel with History " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/12/2012 Vote

3. Very expensive hotel for next to nothing amenities.

"Not Impressed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/20/2012 Vote

4. The two problems we encountered were that the in-room Internet cost an additional $10 a day which seemed a bit ridiculous for such an expensive hotel already, and the hallways were pretty loud due to very thin entry doors.

"Fun Weekend in Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

5. Not a bad thing tho because I understand is Chicago and it's a quite expensive city but, $55 for parking is too much.

"Excellent customer service, wonderful hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/3/2012 Vote

6. The parking is expensive - $37 a night in the garage accross the street and they charge $9.

"Very Nice Character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/5/2012 Vote

7. Parking is expensive, however.

"Nice hotel and very convenient to the Magnificient Mile " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

8. Old style Chicago Hotel opposite the Drake, very handy for the expensive end of the magnificent mile.

"Good Chicago Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2012 Vote

9. Breakfast not included in the very high room rate and expensive down in the cafe/restaurant so we had to go out for that.

"Really just Ok " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2011 Vote

10. it was EXPENSIVE for what it was but it was a nice treat and the food was good.

"Elegance & Comfort in the Perfect Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote