Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Renovation

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32nd

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. Experienced a decent stay due to nicely modern rooms in this renovated old Chicago classic.

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

2. The recent renovations were nice but still kept the charm of an old hotel.

"Quiet but close to the action " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/25/2012 Vote

3. The beds are very comfortable, room has modern LCD TV, the bathroom has been renovated, and the hotel is just 200 yards off of Michigan Ave and close to Macy's and Bloomingdale's.

"Fantastic Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/12/2012 Vote

4. The room was clean, well-kept, nice flat screen tv, and beautiful renovated bathrooms.

"beautiful hotel and friendly service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/19/2011 Vote

5. The rooms have been recently renovated and they were nicely appointed.

"Nicely appointed rooms, tired lobby " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/9/2011 Vote

6. A lovely historical hotel that has been renovated and given some spiff without harming the historical feel.

"In a class of years gone by " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/6/2011 Vote

7. The service was impeccable and the rooms were completely renovated with a modern flair.

"The hidden gem of Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/24/2011 Vote

8. Recent renovations are excellent, though not much room to move around in a single room that has a very comfortable king bed in it.

"Hidden Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

9. The Knickerbocker Hotel is really fun because it's got the old historical charm in the common areas & elevators but the rooms are all renovated nicely.

"A great find in Chicago! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/4/2011 Vote

10. Recently renovated building.

"Good hotel. Good location. Small room. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/1/2011 Vote