Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Ridiculous

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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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Appears in 10 comments.

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1. Best tip - parking is $55/night (ridiculous.

"Great charming old hotel! Great location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/6/2012 Vote

2. That was ridiculous.

"Average hotel in an excellent area " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

3. 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

4. ridiculous.

"Definitely not a 4 star hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

5. ridiculous.

"The Knickerbocker, where they charge you for everything!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/22/2011 Vote

6. I found that ancillary fees exist in hotels too, it's ridiculous and the hotel charges you for every little thing.

"Very nice hotel but only if $5 OJ glass & $7 coffee are acceptable. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/21/2010 Vote

7. Internet service is ridiculous at almost $10.

"Not Great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2010 Vote

8. Very disappointed to be charged for wireless internet and local calls, absolutely ridiculous.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 3/13/2009 Vote

9. We did read about the parking before, so thankfully we had left the car at home, parking rates downtown really are ridiculous, cab and bus worked fine.

"wonderful stay at the Knickerbocker " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/12/2009 Vote

10. I realize that an old hotel will have its issues, but this was ridiculous.

"a nightmare trip " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/15/2006 Vote