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W Chicago Lakeshore Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

644 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
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$138.00+
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Location At Ontario St, Near North & the Magnificent Mile
Transportation Subway/El: Red Line to Grand
Phone 877/W-HOTELS, 312/943-9200
Fax 312/255-4411
Web site www.whotels.com
Room Information 520 units
Prices $219-$429 double; from $399 suite
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/VCR/DVD w/pay movies, high-speed and Wi-Fi Internet access, minibar, coffeemaker (on request), hair dryer, iron, safe, CD player
Parking Valet parking $53 with in-out privileges
Pets Pets accepted

W Chicago Lakeshore Review

This property promotes itself as a hip boutique hotel -- although sophisticated travelers might feel like it's trying way too hard with dance music playing in the lobby and black-clad staff members doing their best to be eye candy. But the W has a fun, relaxed vibe that appeals to younger travelers. The compact rooms are decorated in deep red, black, and gray, a color scheme that strikes some visitors as gloomy (though others appreciate the change from the sterile look of other chain hotels). Although the Asian-inspired bathrooms are stylish, the wooden shades that separate them from the bedroom don't make for much privacy. You'll pay more for rooms with a lake view, but I actually prefer the ones with city views. Whiskey Sky, the hotel's see-and-be-seen spot, is on the top floor, and there's also an outpost of New York's popular Bliss Spa.

Facilities:
Restaurant (Mediterranean); bar; pool; exercise room; spa; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; same-day laundry service; dry cleaning

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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