Best hotels in Near North Side (Chicago)
You'll be centrally located in Chicago with a stay at Ambassador Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Chicago History Museum and 900 North Michigan Shops. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has facilities measuring 8600 square feet (799 square meters), including conference space.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: Location away from downtown in a clean and quiet neighborhood. Clean, refurbished room.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Location and it's old style charm
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything was great, wonderful staff, clean room, great food!
Good
7.9
Pros: The room was so lovely and well appointed in a clean contemporary and comfortable style. The neighborhood is surprisingly quiet and absolutely gorgeous. I took a jog through the neighbored and returned to the hotel along the lakeshore drive waterfront trail with a full on skyline view. We walked to Michigan Avenue to shop and dine every day and hopped in an Uber for longer journeys.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Often when staying in a hotel, I’m constantly aware that I’m not at home. That was not the case at the Ambassador. I don’t know how to explain it, but it felt more than comfortable; it felt homey.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We got room service and it was very good. The only thing they could improve on is the coffee. The food A+! You can't beat the location close to Lake Michigan and tons of bars and shops. Outdoor cafes a Paris feel with beautiful trees in this area as you walk around. Lovely area! Great location.
Good
7.0
Pros: Although the room is small, it provides a lot of stuff in a tidy manner so that guests can enjoy high class drink and facilities.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Nice hotel with plenty of places to eat a couple of blocks away. Not the most central location but it worked for us, and this was reflected in the price
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The restaurant was not available for dinner so we did have to go out The location was fabulous it would be nice if parking wasn’t so expensive
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The room was very clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever been in! It was gorgeous, and the staff was incredibly helpful. In a very nice area too.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: breakfast was not included
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 1,994 reviews
Beach
10.0
Location
9.3
Service
8.3
Vibe
8.0
WiFi
7.7
Amenities
7.0
Cleanliness
6.8
Room
6.3
Comfort
5.5
Wellness
3.6
Breakfast
2.9
Location
9.4
Service
8.2
Cleanliness
6.8
Room
6.5
Comfort
6.2
Food
6.2
Value
5.9
Location
9.4
Vibe
7.7
Service
7.3
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
6.5
Room
5.1
Comfort
5.0
Service
7.9
Vibe
7.4
Amenities
6.7
Food
5.8
Room
5.7
Comfort
5.1
Location
9.1
Service
8.4
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Location away from downtown in a clean and quiet neighborhood. Clean, refurbished room.
Cons: internet was included but little else was. No refrigerator in room (other than limited space in mini bar frig. ). No in room coffee.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Location and it's old style charm
Cons: Not really
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything was great, wonderful staff, clean room, great food!
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: The room was so lovely and well appointed in a clean contemporary and comfortable style. The neighborhood is surprisingly quiet and absolutely gorgeous. I took a jog through the neighbored and returned to the hotel along the lakeshore drive waterfront trail with a full on skyline view. We walked to Michigan Avenue to shop and dine every day and hopped in an Uber for longer journeys.
Cons: The lobby was slammed when we arrived to check in. It took quite a while to store our luggage, then it took a while to get our luggage and make it to the room. The check in experience was chaotic and quite loud. Having said this, it was a holiday weekend and we arrived at the peak time of day.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Often when staying in a hotel, I’m constantly aware that I’m not at home. That was not the case at the Ambassador. I don’t know how to explain it, but it felt more than comfortable; it felt homey.
Cons: The only thing I could have asked for would be coffee in the rooms. A Nespresso machine would have made the stay perfect.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: We got room service and it was very good. The only thing they could improve on is the coffee. The food A+! You can't beat the location close to Lake Michigan and tons of bars and shops. Outdoor cafes a Paris feel with beautiful trees in this area as you walk around. Lovely area! Great location.
Cons: The coffee everything else was wonderful including g the food, atmosphere, size of the room, plenty of storage and cou ter space! A great value and excellent location with great staff!
7.0 Good
Pros: Although the room is small, it provides a lot of stuff in a tidy manner so that guests can enjoy high class drink and facilities.
Cons: It took me a while to find out way to turn off two neon tubes along walls.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Nice hotel with plenty of places to eat a couple of blocks away. Not the most central location but it worked for us, and this was reflected in the price
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The restaurant was not available for dinner so we did have to go out The location was fabulous it would be nice if parking wasn’t so expensive
Cons:
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The room was very clean.
Cons: The bathroom floor was tiny tiles but it looked very dirty. It definitely needed to be cleaned.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever been in! It was gorgeous, and the staff was incredibly helpful. In a very nice area too.
Cons: No!
9.6 Excellent
Pros: breakfast was not included
Cons:
You'll be centrally located in Chicago with a stay at Ambassador Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Chicago History Museum and 900 North Michigan Shops. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has facilities measuring 8600 square feet (799 square meters), including conference space.
Imagine finding your own intimate, little haven in the heart of Chicagos Gold Coast. At Claridge House, youll wake up in a true neighborhood that feels worlds away from a typical big city hotel experience. You can start your day with a stroll to the lake front or a jog in Lincoln Park before discovering a new caf for lunch. A stay at Claridge House feels more like a homecoming, and its always easy to enjoy Chicago like a local.When not exploring the Windy City, relax in one of 165 newly renovated guest rooms featuring a chic, residence-style dcor. Sip a martini or snack on appetizers at Juniper. Close a quick deal in our beautiful boardroom. Work up a sweat in our movement studio or get a pedicure and massage at our onsite spa. And breathe easy were 100% smoke-free.Claridge House is your home in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 1,093 reviews
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1.0
Pros: They charged me a $20 "Urban Fee" for use of their unsecured internet, gym, etc.This is a rip off in itself.I paid something to you, when I book.However, I will not pay it twice.Plus, the skimpy restaurant menu is ridiculously overpriced.Terrible rating!
Okay
5.4
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Nice location. Clean and quiet.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The location was perfect for short uber rides to everything we went to Chicago to see. Felt more personable than the big chain hotels.
Good
6.7
Pros: Location was ok but no alternative parking. Room was clean and beds were ok.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: We got an upgrade to a slightly larger room upon arrival. The bar staff were very helpful, especially Joanie, and the reception staff were very nice.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: The bed was really comfortable and the location was fantastic.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location! Cleanliness! Ambiance. Neighborhood. Staff. Really loved it all!
Good
7.1
Pros: Location. Rudy in breakfast room was helpful and efficient. Beds were comfortable. Good response from staff when asked questions or requiring services.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Very Clean and quiet.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Central location, nice design, clean and up-to-date rooms. Many dining options in the area. An excellent option for Chicago. Will come back.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: location
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 1,093 reviews
Location
9.2
Service
8.0
WiFi
7.3
Room
6.1
Cleanliness
6.1
Breakfast
5.8
Comfort
4.4
Location
9.3
Service
7.8
Food
6.9
Cleanliness
6.0
Amenities
5.6
Room
5.4
Comfort
4.4
Location
9.1
Service
8.1
Value
5.8
Room
5.7
Comfort
4.5
Location
9.0
Service
8.2
Room
5.3
Comfort
4.0
Location
9.3
Service
8.0
Vibe
7.3
Amenities
5.6
Room
5.3
Comfort
4.3
1.0 Poor
Pros: They charged me a $20 "Urban Fee" for use of their unsecured internet, gym, etc.This is a rip off in itself.I paid something to you, when I book.However, I will not pay it twice.Plus, the skimpy restaurant menu is ridiculously overpriced.Terrible rating!
Cons: SEE ABOVE!!!!! Ridiculously overpriced on fees and restaurant. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!
5.4 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Someone opened the door in the middle of the night giving us the biggest scare. The odd part is that they managed to do that with a key card that was working on our door.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Nice location. Clean and quiet.
Cons: Check in desk was small and tucked away. No signs above it. A little overpriced.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The location was perfect for short uber rides to everything we went to Chicago to see. Felt more personable than the big chain hotels.
Cons:
6.7 Good
Pros: Location was ok but no alternative parking. Room was clean and beds were ok.
Cons: The parking situation was a major surprise as to the outrageous cost. Was unaware of it when booking. Air conditioning was not on when getting to room and took a very long time to cool down.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: We got an upgrade to a slightly larger room upon arrival. The bar staff were very helpful, especially Joanie, and the reception staff were very nice.
Cons: The only real hiccup came when we had breakfast. Our room included breakfast and there's a restaurant in the lobby of the hotel. I asked the guy at the front desk if our breakfast was the same breakfast they were serving in the lobby. He said yes and handed me a voucher, which I didn't look over closely. We ordered breakfast and when the bill came and I pulled out the voucher, the waitress said the voucher was for a croissant and coffee and juice, not the breakfast we had ordered. Certainly I could have read the voucher carefully, but at the same time, the man at the desk could have said "this is only for a croissant, etc," especially when I asked him directly, and the waitress could have asked if we were staying at the hotel and informed us of the voucher. That was a nice little surprise.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: The bed was really comfortable and the location was fantastic.
Cons: We asked to move rooms on arrival as the room on the 5th floor looked out onto the generators. We ended up on the 9th floor which was much lighter and had an open view. The terrace bar was packed away very early.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location! Cleanliness! Ambiance. Neighborhood. Staff. Really loved it all!
Cons: No complaints.
7.1 Good
Pros: Location. Rudy in breakfast room was helpful and efficient. Beds were comfortable. Good response from staff when asked questions or requiring services.
Cons: We chose hotel for location and breakfast. We thought it was full breakfast but really it was continental style. The service was so haphazard as to be laughable - 35 minutes waiting for the pre-prepared fruit and roll. Rudy was one of the few employees who seemed to get the idea that quicker service was needed. Sadly we probably will not return here. Too many other hotels with higher quality rooms and full breakfast options.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Very Clean and quiet.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Central location, nice design, clean and up-to-date rooms. Many dining options in the area. An excellent option for Chicago. Will come back.
Cons: Breakfast is à la carte, so you need to pay extra.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: location
Cons: room a little small, but OK.
Imagine finding your own intimate, little haven in the heart of Chicagos Gold Coast. At Claridge House, youll wake up in a true neighborhood that feels worlds away from a typical big city hotel experience. You can start your day with a stroll to the lake front or a jog in Lincoln Park before discovering a new caf for lunch. A stay at Claridge House feels more like a homecoming, and its always easy to enjoy Chicago like a local.When not exploring the Windy City, relax in one of 165 newly renovated guest rooms featuring a chic, residence-style dcor. Sip a martini or snack on appetizers at Juniper. Close a quick deal in our beautiful boardroom. Work up a sweat in our movement studio or get a pedicure and massage at our onsite spa. And breathe easy were 100% smoke-free.Claridge House is your home in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast.
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