Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Terrible

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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. The lighting in the bathroom was terrible.

"Good stay but a couple problems " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

2. The hotel was lovely but the way the bathroom was designed was terrible, especially for women.

"Good stay but a couple problems " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

3. Our entire group was completely disappointed w/ your terrible hotel and management that we will never be back.

"Worst Experience Ever - BETTER LESS EXPENSIVE HOTELS EVERYWHERE IN CHICAGO " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2012 Vote

4. Lastly and most importantly their elevator is terrible.

"Great location and beds but what a terrible elevator! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/27/2011 Vote

5. the drinks were terrible and for price, id go across the street to the Drake for someone who knows how to poor a drink.

"Ehhh...rooms and service needs some tweeks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/22/2011 Vote

6. )My only complaint was the terrible wine from room service.

"Renovated rooms are lovely " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/14/2008 Vote

7. We have used Priceline for most of our stays in Chicago and were terribly disappointed this time.

"Historic means OLD! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2008 Vote

8. This property is rated 4 star but I would not stay here again (not terrible but there are better in the same location).

"Hmmm not so much! Would not be my choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/3/2007 Vote

9. This place isn`t terrible, but is is not worth $300 a night.

"Hrumpf! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/8/2007 Vote

10. It`s small, the internet connection was terrible and so was the attitude of some of their staff.

"Don`t believe the hype - must have used their one nice room to post photos... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2007 Vote