The Willows

(773) 528-8400

555 W Surf St
Chicago, IL 60657 41.9342 -87.6434

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Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side

The Willows

The Willows Hotel

What People Are Saying About The Willows

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The Scene – Just beyond the bustle of Chicago's Loop, this establishment is located where Lincoln Park meets Lake View. It is two blocks from Lake Michigan in an exclusive residential neighborhood and within walking distance of Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field. – – The Details – The smallish property has only 55 rooms on four floors. The boutique decor is a notch above standard hotel fare, with pastel florals and French-style furnishings. Suites are simply oversized rooms; don't expect separate sitting and sleeping areas. Tea and coffee are available round the clock…

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/13/09

Wanted to like it

by twincities4life

Most of the staff is friendly but the balding guy working on 08/09/09 was not suppose to work in hospitality business. Another employee was swearing on his phone. The hotel had very small rooms and a motel 6 feeling. I was expecting a cozy, nice hotel but this place wasn't it. We can get much better rooms for this price

  • Pros: Good location
  • Cons: Lacks hospitality
2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/04/05

I just don't get what the excitement is about.

by joegraif

We stayed at this hotel on a very hot weekend in July. The air conditioner was completely inadequate. The room was miniscule and had nothing to recommend it. The staff was polite and helpful, but overall, this hotel is highly over-rated. We paid a pretty reasonable rate the time we stayed, but we're back in town for Labor Day and the lowest rate was $385 -- incredibly overpriced!!

  • Pros: Friendly staff, Location
  • Cons: Ventilation, Room size, Poor value
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/05/05

So helpful during a stressful time

by seattle_java

My husband and I were in Chicago for a pretty stressful surgery (at St. Joseph's) so based upon the hospital's recommendation we chose to stay at the Willows. I have to say; it was probably the most relaxing thing about the entire visit to Chicago. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, not to mention that the room was beautiful! We will definitely stay at the Willows again.

  • Pros: Location, Quiet, Helpful staff

The Details on The Willows

The Extras:

High-speed wireless Internet and fast data ports.

Category:

Hotels & Motels

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Smoking Permitted:

No

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