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Book NowChicago Map: Whitehall HotelWhitehall Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
105 E. Delaware Place
Location West of Michigan Ave, Near North & the Magnificent Mile
Transportation Subway/El: Red Line to Chicago
Phone 800/948-4255, 312/944-6300
Fax 312/944-8552
Web site www.thewhitehallhotel.com
Room Information 222 units
Prices $199-$379 double; from $700 suite; weekend packages from $199
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies, dataport, high-speed Internet access, minibar, hair dryer, safe
Parking Valet parking $39 with in-out privileges

Frommer's Review

Staying here is like visiting a wealthy, sophisticated aunt's town house: elegant but understated, welcoming but not effusive. The patrician Whitehall was once Chicago's most exclusive luxury hotel, with rock stars and Hollywood royalty dropping by when in town. Although those glory days have passed, the independently owned Whitehall still attracts a devoted clientele who relish its subdued ambience and highly personalized service. Since this is an older property, the hallways are quite narrow and the bathrooms are small. But the rooms are spacious and bright, with immaculate furniture. Rooms on the north side of the building come with a wonderful straight-on view of the Hancock Building, with Lake Michigan sparkling in the background. Don't miss the hotel's dimly lit, clubby bar, which hasn't changed since the hotel opened in 1928 (ask the staff to point out Katharine Hepburn's favorite seat).

Facilities:
Restaurant (Italian); lounge; exercise room (and access to nearby health club for $20/day); concierge; business center (for upper floors); 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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