The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago vs Kinzie Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is preferred by most professionals compared to Kinzie Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago ranks #10 in Chicago with positive reviews from 16 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
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160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below."
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Time Out
"The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows."
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Star Service
"Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses."
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Kinzie Hotel
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20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
From $103 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Don't be put off by pretension at this River North hipster hotel."
Time Out
"The 215-room Amalfi welcomes guests by sitting them down at an individual check-in desk with an 'experience designer,' who might suggest a complimentary Amalfitini cocktail."
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Star Service
"The hotel's new motto, “We Get It,” points to the youthful and positive attitude you'll discover here."
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Gayot
"Residing in the downtown River North district, this hotel places travelers in a terrific location near the Merchandise Mart."
BlackBook
"They call their concierge staff experience designers, and it just gets better from there at this boutique hotel with sweeping views of the city."