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InterContinental Chicago

4.5 of 5
505 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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on the road
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

In town for business. Stayed 2 nights. Felt like this place was snapping at my wallet every time I turned around. The in-room refrigerator was worthless, as it was jammed full of their over-priced honor-bar items. Internet $18.00 a night. Parking, $57.00 a night. For what I paid for the room, I find charging for internet, as well as the... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I was in town for a 3 day convention. I figured the InterContinental would be a nice place to stay and good location. The location was great. The check in staff was not very friendly and the check in was slow. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. The towels were horrible. Some of the bath towels were... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Managment Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Thank you so much for your feedback. We do apologize that your check-in was less than great. I have shared your comments with our staff to ensure we are putting our best foot forward when checking in guests. I have also asked that our Housekeeping department make sure that they go through all of the towels and discard any that... More

dublin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We recently spent a week at this hotel. It is located midway down the Magnificient Mile. Wonderful shopping to the left and right as you leave the hotel. You are within walking distance of shopping, jazz, restaurants. We enjoyed Andy's Bar and the Back Room for jazz. Diddent eat in either. Howells and Hood, turn left, about 100 metres down... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
22 May 2013

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Chicago definitely has a lot of great places to take in and it seems as if you were able to take advantage. We do hope that you return to stay with us soon. More

Berkeley, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Thank you for a magnificent and memorable stay while in Chicago. The location of the hotel is simply perfect. They staff was fantastic, Rodolfo (sp?) in room services department provided personalized service and very polite. Simon at the Front Office was truly brilliant! Sean Olmstead was wonderful to work with! I will be back next year. MAHALO!

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ICMagMile, Hotel Managment Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are so happy that Rodolfo and Sean were able to make your stay even better. We do hope you return to stay with us in the near future. More

toronto
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We booked in at this hotel for 3 nights in May, they were very helpful, let us check in early. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. The staff were helpful, and the location was great - we walked everywhere from there, up the Gold Coast, down the lakefront to the Shedd Aquarium, over the bridge to catch... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
20 May 2013

We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay here at the Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. More

Philadelphia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Every hotel is better, even much better, if you stay there often enough to figure out what you want from the hotel, and to communicate to the staff what you want. We treat the hotel like a luxury apartment building, and the staff treats us accordingly. We usually get the same room, so it feels like home. Everything is perfect,... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are so happy that our staff recognizes you and remembers all the small things we think make the difference. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. More

San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Second time to stay here. First time (2 years ago?)was good but not memorable. This time, I noticed the staff have become friendlier, and more attentive. My room had a beautiful view, was very clean and comfortable. But what impressed me was the service. I was here on business and had an event in the hotel's Renaissance room, a gorgeous,... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so happy that your second stay was even better than the first. Our ballrooms are magnificent and glad you had the opportunity to see one for your self. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Hotel in the future. More

San Francisco, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Fantastic staff always pleasant, helpful. Room is immaculate for all four days, all that one would expect from a 5 star hotel is easily pleased . Although there are countless restaurants surrounding me I chose to dine at their Michael Jordon resturant and the lunch menus was cooked perfectly. Another IC hotel that's up to their never ending persistence to... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
20 May 2013

We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us along with your meal in Michael Jordan's. We do hope to welcome you back to the Hotel in the future. More

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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64 reviews 64 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I had a couple of days in Chicago as part of a mini vacation and decided to treat myself to a couple of nights in this hotel. As you might expect of a hotel that charges north of two hundred dollars a night for a room, the staff were professional, helpful and courteous. We had arrived a couple of hours... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Thank you so much for your feedback and we disappointed that your stay was not up to standards. Unfortunately,all of our rooms do not have the best view due to the growth Chicago has seen with more and more tall buildings being added. We are happy that we were able to upgrade you so you could take advantage of the... More

Newfoundland, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Intercontinental April 22-25 for business. Overall, not perfect, but a good stay. Upon check-in, had to go back to the front desk twice because the room key didn't work. On the 2nd failed attempt, I picked up the house phone in the hallway and called the front desk, and a security officer showed up within minutes with... More

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ICMagMile, Hotel Management Team at InterContinental Chicago, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Thank you so much for your feedback. We definitely will take a look at the bulbs being used to ensure that adequate light comes into the rooms. We also cleaned our key card machines to ensure that others will not have problems with keys not being properly coded. Thank you again for your comments and we look forward to welcoming... More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Great location(66)
  • Very nice(60)
  • Michigan avenue(59)
  • Magnificent mile(57)
  • Historic tower(49)
  • Navy pier(32)
  • Fitness center(28)
  • Room service(24)
  • Star hotel(17)
  • Front desk staff(10)

Additional Information about InterContinental Chicago

Address: 505 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#25 Romantic Hotels in Chicago
#29 Luxury Hotels in Chicago
#43 Business Hotels in Chicago
#51 Family Hotels in Chicago
Price range (per night): $201 - $516
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
InterContinental Chicago is a lot like the city itself: historic but hip, refined but relaxed, cultured but comfortable. A member of Michigan Avenue s architectural elite since 1929, our hotel is within easy reach of Chicago s incomparable museums, stores, theatres and restaurants. Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium and Oak Street Beach are minutes away. ... more   less 
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