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Book NowChicago Map: Red Roof InnRed Roof Inn Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
162 E. Ontario St
Location 1/2 block east of Michigan Ave, Near North & the Magnificent Mile
Transportation Subway/El: Red Line to Grand
Phone 800/733-7663, 312/787-3580
Fax 312/787-1299
Web site www.redroof-chicago-downtown.com
Room Information 195 units
Prices $100-$140 double
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies and video games, dataport, hair dryer, iron
Parking Valet parking $33 with in-out privileges

Frommer's Review

This is your best bet for low-price lodgings in downtown Chicago. The location is the main selling point: right off the Magnificent Mile (and within blocks of the Ritz-Carlton and the Peninsula, where rooms will cost you at least three times as much). The guest rooms are stark and small, but the linens and carpeting are clean and relatively new. Ask for a room facing Ontario Street, where at least you'll get western exposure and some natural light (rooms in other parts of the hotel look right into neighboring office buildings). The bathrooms are tiny but spotless. You're not going to find much in the way of style or amenities here -- but then you don't stay at a place like this to hang out in the lobby (except, maybe, to sip the free coffee that's available there 24 hrs.).

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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