Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Shabby

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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)

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. The only part of the hotel that still looked a bit shabby were the elevators - which unfortunately contributes to a first impression; however, this was soon forgotten because of the rest of our experience.

"Pleasantly surprised " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/21/2010 Vote

2. The whole room was shabby, the wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling (and again had hair stuck to it).

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

3. The hotel has a certain charming, slightly shabby feel.

"Knickerbocker - charming but a little shabby " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/16/2007 Vote

4. The interior of the room has been described as shabby-chic in previous reviews, but to be honest it is better described as rundown shabby chic.

"Ok, I gave it a try. Sorry I did. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/1/2007 Vote

5. This could be a great hotel -- it`s a historic building a great location and the neighborhood is wonderful, but the decor is shabby and in serious need of updating.

"Great location but really needs updating " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/7/2007 Vote

6. Rooms are a bit on the shabby side.

"Nice staff, great location, Not worthy of 4 star rating " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2006 Vote

7. Classy but kind of old, shabby.

"Good location but old hotel. " Read full review on Expedia 7/26/2006 Vote