Hilton Chicago vs Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
Hilton Chicago and Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown ranks slightly better than Hilton Chicago. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown is ranked #28 in Chicago with approval from 12 publications such as Concierge, Fodor's and Star Service.
Hilton Chicago
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720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
From $148 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"It's a bustling convention hotel, but one that retains its distinguished 1920s heritage in a Renaissance-inspired entrance hall and gold-and-gilt grand ballroom."
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Upscale
"The historic, 1,544-room Hilton Chicago once hosted presidents and dignitaries, but today it's just a massive chain hotel in South Loop, a little far from many popular tourist sites."
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Time Out
"The hotel boasts its own charm: fine art décor, 'executive' level for pampering and pub authenticity from Irish exchange program for staff."
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Star Service
"The capacious lobby of this monolith—bright with chandeliers, marble and faux-gold flourishes, and frescoes overhead—makes a dramatic first impression. "
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Gayot
"It is in a good location, near the city's celebrated Art Institute."
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
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10 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
From $109 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The Silversmith is a hidden gem that eschews the usual chain-hotel conformity for a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired look."
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You'll want to avoid the lower-level floors if you like things quiet.
Concierge
"This 143-room gem in the southern part of the Loop was one of many jewels in the crown of Chicago architect D.H. Burnham."
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Ask for a high-floor room to avoid noise from the El train along Wabash Avenue.
Lonely Planet
"Although the exterior was designed by Daniel Burnham’s firm, the hotel’s interior recalls Frank Lloyd Wright: the chunky wood furniture has a distinct Prairie School charm."
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Time Out
"The late 19th-century Arts and Crafts style is evident outside and in, with wrought-iron pieces adding accents to the comfortable (if slightly dated) decorations in each room."
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Gayot
"This beauty sits right on Jeweler's Row, two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago and one block from shopping on State Street."