With an on-site spa, a good fitness room, a hopping night scene and an excellent restaurant, the Godfrey packs in the kind of amenities one usually expects at a Ritz-Carlton-priced hotel for very reasonable rates. Add to that decor that is at once comfortable and cutting-edge chic (think: overly wide armchairs for curling up with a book, moody slate blue walls with quality art on them, swank bath products in the all-stone bathrooms) and beds that would make Goldilocks swoon—not too hard, not too soft, they combine a nice firm under-mattress with a cushy, but not too thick, pillowtop. So why two stars rather than three? Well, the hotel's made a few small mistakes that undercut the comfort here. First off, each room comes with a chic metal mini-fridge that looks good but periodically (and usually in the middle of the night) emits VERY loud sounds. I think the problem is the interaction of the metal cladding with the machine's mechanics, but when ornery, it sounds like someone dragging a violin bow over a heating vent (my second night I finally figured out what the source of the noise was and unplugged the darn thing). Secondly, and just as disturbing to sleep, the room features a lot of lights that can't be turned off at bedtime—a bright side-table clock and electronic wall panels controlling all the lights in the room. Those who like a dark room when they sleep will be disappointed. Still, I've encountered worse—and at places where the price is double, and the staff is half as nice. Overall, this is a top pick for Chicago.
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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
22 West Huron Street
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Neighborhood
River North
Transportation
Red Line to Chicago and State
Phone
855/649-2200
Prices
Doubles range from $100—$439. Long weekend rates up to $712. Urban fee $15 night
Amenities
Room service, restaurant, bar/night club, room service, spa, fitness room, free Wi-Fi
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22 West Huron Street ChicagoNote: 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.