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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

4.5 of 5
20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611
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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Ranked #12 of 167 hotels in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 1128 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great location(27)
  • Room service(26)
  • Very nice(26)
  • Magnificent mile(18)
  • Junior suite(16)
  • Michigan avenue(15)
  • Hotel restaurant(14)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Would definitely stay(11)
  • Comfortable bed(9)
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Typical Sofitel service quality with helpful and respectful staff. You cant go wrong by picking this hotel.

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Menlo Park, California, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

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Valparaiso
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This was my husband's and mine first time staying at Sofitel. We were selected as "guest of the day" and treated like royality! The room was spacious, we had an excellent view of the lake and downtown, and service was outstanding! We were within walking distance of Water Tower and Michigan Avenue-which was a plus! We enjoyed our breakfast every... More

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New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We recently returned from a 4 day stay in Chicago. Our daughter and son-in-law live in the River North section of the city, so we try to visit at least 4 times a year. We received an on-line "special" for the Sofitel Water Tower and while we have stayed there in the past, we thought "why not try it again".... More

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Tamarac, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

My overall impression was outstanding.The hotel is impressive, very chic, super clean, the staff is very friendly and the service is impeccable, but what prevent me from rating this property with 5 stars was that our 2 double beds had old mattresses, the springs were worn out on one side of each bed. That's a shame for such a sophisticated... More

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HotelManagerOffice, Front Office Manager at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, responded to this review
13 April 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your comments about your stay at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. We are delighted to hear that your stay was outstanding. Your feedback is extremely important as it helps us to continually improve upon our service and provide a memorable experience to our valued guests. Regarding your comment about the use... More

Jackson, Mississippi
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I booked the Sofitel for $113 a night on Hotwire, which is a pretty good deal to begin with. I had called a few weeks prior to arrival to ask for a high floor room and a king bed. When we arrived, they informed us that Hotwire bookings are for "standard" rooms, floors 14 and below. They could not grant... More

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West Bloomfield, MI
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We have stayed in the Sofitel New York and this hotel was more impressive. The location is perfect. Very easy walking distance to Michigan ave. From check in to check out, the service was top notch. The rooms are very clean and well kept. We enjoyed a nicely prepared French breakfast in the hotel restaurant (a little pricey). The hotel... More

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Boca Raton, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Great location! Great atmosphere and lobby. Rooms are on the small side, but what makes the Sofitel the most specials and the place I always return to is the RIDICULOUSLY comfortable bed. I've spent thousands of dollars to recreate it at my home and I just can't do it..

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Royal Oak, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Sofitel was very well thought out, both in the common areas and in the rooms. It had many touchs we appreciated, such as a small light in the bathroom so you did not have to turn on the main light if you used it during the night. The staff was very friendly, and it did not seem to be the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I like Sofitels. They are usually very similar and you know what you are getting. A comfy bed, decent breakfast, clean rooms and in a good location. The Water Tower doesn't let you down on any of these, however having just come from the Intercontinental Time Square I miss a few of the touches they have. No easily reachable power... More

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Address: 20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611
Price range (per night):* 226 AUD - 480 AUD

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