First time staying at an Affinia. Had little things that made it unique to most hotels. Not the best place i have stayed but was good for the cost.

Our room was tiny and seemed to filter absolutely no noise from the halls, other rooms or outdoors. The location is terrific and having Gino's next door was great. That said, similar location, less stylish but cheaper and bigger rooms was the wyndam which was quiet once the door closed. Rooftop bar was excellent as was the food in the restaurant downstairs where we had lunch. We had booked dinner at the restaurant but cancelled as it seemed empty all the time.

Just a quick weekend trip to Chicago, had a coupon for the Affinia. First time staying there, very nice staff, reasonable rooms, and close to Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, and many restaurants. We didn't even have a chance to try their own restaurant and top floor bar!

We always stay at the W, but on our last trip to Chicago we went for lunch at Gino's East and found the Affinia next door. I looked inside and it looked trendy and was in an excellent location. So for this trip, the price per night at the W was double the price of Affinia - and at Affinia we got a Junior Suite which was PERFECT for a couple with a 5 year old in tow. The staff knew my name and greeted me with a "Welcome back Mrs. XYZ" everytime we returned to the hotel. The room service breakfast was OK at best and the drinks at the C House were overpriced (we paid more there than we did at the Penninsula Bar for the same single malt scotches), but those are my only "semi" complaints. We were in room 2701 which was right next to the elevators - yes, we saw that and thought OH NO - but I have to say that there was NO noise at all from the elevators or the hallway. I will most certainly recommend this properties to friends. The location is absolutely outstanding!