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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 415
  • Address: 20 East Chestnut St - Downtown Chicago, IL 60611
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Sofitel Chicago Water Tower bids you welcome with world-class downtown Chicago hotel accommodations - minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Michigan... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Loved this hotel”

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

4 of 5 stars
Virginia Beach
Sep 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I just loved this hotel. The room was clean, had all the amenities that I like, and just felt great to be in. The hotel is fun to walk around in. I liked the modern atmosphere and thought the lobby was one of the most stylish I have seen in Chicago.
I think this hotel can only add to your Chicago experience. I have stayed at several hotels in Chicago and feel this one is my favorite for style and cleanliness. Also it is in a great location for shopping and going out to eat. Have fun!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The overal feel of the hotel and room
    • Disliked — no in room coffee makers
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
malyko's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa
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Average price*: $277 (year-round)
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“We just love this place!”

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

5 of 5 stars
Central, Illinois
Sep 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary with a stay at the Sofitel and everything was very good. I had ordered chocoloate covered strawberries, a rose display and a card to be in the room upon our arrival and it was, with a split of champagne sent up with the compliments of the manager.

We stayed in Suite 2308 and I highly recommend this suite - great views of Michigan Avenue, the Hancock Building and Lake Michigan, and since it's a corner there is another view of the city to the south. We paid $325 for the night and felt we'd received excellent value for our dollar. One problem was the mirrored door covering the closet space was off its track but I was able to fix it with little effort.

We had drinks in Le Bar and a room service breakfast on the morning of our departure. The food, drinks and service in both instances were great.

We had stayed here once before during the winter and like it then...we now look forward to making Sofitel our regular place to stay in the city.

Merci Beaucoup Sofitel!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The whole vibe of the place
    • Disliked — I had to fix the mirrored door on our closet, but it wasn't a big deal
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Davooda's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 14, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $277 (year-round)
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“Nice but small rooms”

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

Aug 31, 2008

My husband spent one night at the Sofitel in Chicago. We are both avid travelers and have stayed at a lot upscale hotels in our day. Although we did enjoy our stay there were a couple of things that we felt the Sofitel missed on. The room was very small for what we paid, there was no dresser to place our clothes in, our turndown service consisted of the bedsheets being folded back, and there was no pool on the property. We did enjoy the huge shower and the wonderful smelling amenities in the bathroom. Our breakfast was outstanding however $50 is still a bit steep for breakfast! Overall we would recommend the Sofitel if we ever had to stay again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The beautiful shower and comfy bed.
    • Disliked — The lack of turndown service and no pool
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
peacenloveChicago's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 31, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Other
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Average price*: $277 (year-round)
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“Vive le Sofitel”

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

5 of 5 stars
long island, ny
Aug 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

An over-the-top staff, a bathroom bigger than some hotel rooms, a bed that looks and feels like a cloud, a theatre sized flat screen TV. Comfort, charm, cheap (200$ on early bird) - why would we ever stay anywhere else?

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — felt pampered
    • Disliked — nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bubbeandpapajohn's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 30, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $277 (year-round)
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“nice hotel”

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

4 of 5 stars
San Jose, California
Aug 27, 2008

Very much enjoyed the hotel. Nice location. Easy access to all of Chicago. Was unhappy that the hotel advertises "Internet access" and then charges $10 per day, per user. With all of the lower grade hotels now offering free internet access, it seems petty that Sofitel is not only charging, but advertising "internet access" as if it is some kind of perk. I mentioned the charge to the reservationist and all she said was, "I'll inform management." Maybe they should advertise telephone service too.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
QRCarpenter's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Check Rates
Average price*: $277 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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Address: 20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60611