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W Chicago - City Center vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago ranks slightly higher than W Chicago - City Center. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago ranks #25 in Chicago with praise from 13 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and goop.
W Chicago - City Center
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Time Out
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172 West Adams, Chicago, IL 60603
From $153 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you're the loll-around-in-bed type, this is a great place to do it; the super-comfy beds feature cushiony pillow-top mattresses, soft duvets, and mounds of pillows."
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Concierge
"Details from the former 1929 Beaux Arts gentleman's club can be seen in the lobby's vaulted arches and gold-leaf ceiling, although a 2009 renovation added thoroughly modern touches."
Lonely Planet
"Employees all wear black at this hip hotel where the soaring ‘living room’ (lobby/bar) feels a little like a dance club, especially when the DJ gets going."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 368-room W City Center features a funky blend of neoclassical and modern design styles."
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Time Out
"This stunning Beaux Arts building, which started out as a private men’s club in 1929, has been transformed into one of Starwood’s sleek W Hotels."
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
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505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Michelin Guide
"The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
Frommer's
"The Palomar's contemporary-cool look and eclectic decorative details put it firmly in boutique hotel territory, but its indoor pool and attached deck set it apart from the competition."
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Fodor's
"In the middle of one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods and close to Rush Street nightlife, this trendy hot spot delivers solid rooms and excellent cuisine."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 261-room Hotel Palomar is one of the best Kimpton hotels in the city, and the only one in River North, near the Magnificent Mile."
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Star Service
"Has evolved into one of the city's favorite hotels for its ability to combine cool coastal style with a Midwesterner's utter lack of pretension."
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