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W Chicago - Lakeshore vs Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago

W Chicago - Lakeshore and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago scores significantly better than W Chicago - Lakeshore. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago comes in at #8 in Chicago with positive reviews from 16 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Not For Tourists.

W Chicago - Lakeshore
W Chicago - Lakeshore
8 / 10
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
From $112 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This property promotes itself as a hip boutique hotel and attracts a relatively young clientele, but sophisticated travelers might feel like it's trying too hard." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Overlooking Lake Michigan and Navy Pier, this sleek, high-energy hotel has guest rooms with modern, clean design and an elegant neutral palette." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 520-room W Chicago - Lakeshore delivers the chic decor you'd expect from a W, and the impressive features." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The city’s second W hotel has come a long way from its previous incarnation as a Days Inn. The hotel has a sleek, casually expensive décor." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"A clubby verion of its Westin sibs in town, this sexy business hotel also works its magic on couples and fashionable singles that call this their home Friday-Sunday." Full review
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
8 / 10
225 N Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601
From $94 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The staff, from the first greeting by the doorman to the efficient and helpful front desk clerks, seems genuinely concerned with guests' comfort." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This boutique hotel deftly manages to straddle the line between fun and conservative... Attracts a younger clientele, with an overall vibe that is laid-back and friendly." Full review
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If you're taller than average, you can request a Tall Room, with longer beds.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Guest rooms reflect the hotel's global chic aesthetic, with steamer-trunk nightstands and Moroccan lamps." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Guests don't have sacrifice personal touches for convenience at this downtown Loop boutique hotel, which overlooks the Chicago River." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Monaco’s facilities and location have made it popular with business travelers, but this funky Kimpton hotel rewards those who are simply here to relax." Full review
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