07/10/09

whiners

by oneilsmo

half of you people complaining can't even spell words...mrmilesn it "curb" not "kerb"...

• Pros: there are 71 reasons to love it
• Cons: everyone complains...

10/24/08

bling76whinerfromskokie

by bling76whinerfromskokie

unreal.....read all of bling76's reviews..."my sports car" "rude service" "limo driver told me i don't act like a lady" "my boyfriend this & that" good grief

"i don't eat meat" too bad for boyfriend

" gaudy american "this & that....go vote for barry obama

07/19/07

Fabulous View

by janicetraveledhere

I've read endless bad reviews on this hotel and I can understand some of what was said but I think that they're just too picky! I've stayed a week and i've not received exceptional service--there was nothing that I needed. Ice on the 38th floor--who cares--someone left our ice bucket filled every day! Beautiful view!!!! We were automatically upgraded to superior riverview--i recommend it! There is street noise, but it's white noise--it never kept us awake. We're in the middle of everything--easy to catch buses, subways, taxis, etc. Shopping, Navy Pier, parks and much more within walking distance. Furniture simple lines, lighting--good, bathroom--2 sinks seperate from shower, deep tub and toilet. Bath and Body toiletries in room. Stereo and large flat screen tv in room. Someone said something about the closet in the bathroom, but it wasn't in our room. We had to walk out of elevators a few times that didn't seem to work, but there was always another waiting. Rooms were clean and the beds were made attractively each day. There was not a mini bar in our room if that's important to you. Corner Cafe is seconds away and there is a coffee maker in the room. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance--we recommend Giordianos Pizza--get the stuffed pizza and the chopped salad. Remember to weigh what you expect against what you expect to pay. This was a good 3.5 star hotel. No restaurant, but they did have room service ( I don't normally eat it the hotel as there are so many choices in the city!) I would recommend this hotel.

• Pros: Location, location, location
• Cons: Didn't have a car (none needed) but parking is pricey here

06/22/07

Avoid this hotel

by bling76

I had a horrible experience at this hotel from lost reservations (yes more than 1) when I confirmed everything with the manager about 3 hours previous to arriving. This is after I spent thousands of dollars on a meeting there...the penthouse was disgusting...the only good thing about the penthouse to have a meeting in is the view. The hotel as a whole has a kind of dirty feeling to it...which is kind of gross. The service of the front desk people is a lack of service. Just as an FYI if you plan to park there the parking is not like a good hotel where it is added to your bill...you pay all your nights up front. to the parking service next door. It was awful!!!

06/09/07

CHAOS!

by isabelle24

You would probably think you are playing a part in a horror movie as soon as you check into this hotel.Confused management,understaffed,thin walls,horrific lobby decor,Non-functioning elevators, (l got stuck in it once)no restaurant, no minibars in the rooms,no vending machines either.l overheard the staff saying that since the new General manager started in Nov 07,at least 10-12 people have left out of disgust,he apparently has some racist-related demons to deal with as well as some education on hotel management.Disgusting hotel.

• Pros: Absolutely nothing.
• Cons: Not enough bad things to say.

04/07/07

Others are much better

by darlajean

Good: Location, room size

Bad: Everything else. The walls are so thin that we could not sleep all night. The movie channel didnt work. No conceirge. We never stay in the same Chicaog hotel twice. There are too many to try to select this one. Pay more money and get something you can be happy with. This was a waste.

08/02/06

Loved It

by padgemi

My family had a great experience at Hotel 71. I notice that others have been critical of service here, however we experienced helpful, friendly and overall excellent service during our short visit. We were allowed to check in early and got a free upgrade without even asking. Views are wonderful, and its nice to see such creativity in hotel decor. Yes renovations are ongoing, and that may present problems, but we had a great time.

And the best part: the rates were very reasonable for the center of downtown Chicago!

• Pros: rates, decor, location
• Cons: under renovation

07/22/06

HATED THIS NASTY PLACE IT IS CRAZY RUDE

by sabationcoal

THIS IS THE WORST PLACE I HAVE EVER STAYED AT IN MY LIFE AND I HAVE STAYED HERE ALOT. THE DOOR MAN IS SO RUDE AND DOESN'T HELP BRING OUR BAGS TO THE CAR ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE WAS NOBODY TO HELP WITH OUR BAGS WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE HOTEL. STAFF WAS RUDE AND THE NOISE LEVEL WAS SO HIGH I COULD NOT EVEN SLEEP. THE BATHROOM WAS GROWING MOLD! DISGUSTING! DON WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE YOU WILL ONLYU LEAVE WITH A MIGRANE.

• Pros: YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT SOMEBODY TOUCHING YOUR LUGGAGE
• Cons: PAY FOR OVER PRICED HEADACHES

07/19/06

Nice river views and that's about it.

by mrmilesn

I can't say enough bad things about this hotel, but first, two caveats: 1) I was there with a large group--approx. 100 people--and, 2) the hotel was renovating some of its floors. Still, from beginning to end, everything about Hotel 71 (with the exception of our room's view out over the river) was a disaster. The guy who "greeted" us at the kerb was rude when helping us out of the cab and when helping us back in at the end of our stay. The perfect bookend. (Note to mgmt., fire Kareem). When we entered the lobby it was total bedlam. Most of the rooms weren't ready and their bag-check room wasn't big enough to take our bags. Even at 4pm that afternoon many of the rooms still weren't ready. I don't know if the elevators were part of the renovations, but every time I rode an elevator at Hotel 71 I had to wait 5 minutes. (The morning of the second day they claimed to have repaired the elevator problem, but there was no improvement.)

Our room was relatively comfortable, and I think my mattress would have been fine had there not been a large dead spot along one side. The bathroom I suspect was in mid-renovation: our bathtub was chipped, paint was peeling down from the ceiling, the water pressure was weak, and the temperature barely more than tepid.

My expenses were paid for this trip, so I don't know Hotel 71's rates, but I definitely would not pay urban hotel rates to repeat the experience.

• Pros: Well-executed if typical contemporary decor. Nice river views.
• Cons: Hope you like taking the stairs and rude staff.

A posh, contemporary hotel with a prime riverside location.

by Contributor

In Short
The lobby's clean lines, dark woods and contemporary furnishings welcome guests to this chic downtown hotel; video-installation art by local artists adds to the modern vibe. Spacious guest rooms have seating areas, plus large work desks and ergonomic chairs. Luxurious touches include 300-count linens, oversized bath sheets, H2O bath products and mini-bars stocked with Dean & Deluca goodies. Amenities for business travelers include free in-room broadband Internet access and three telephones with speaker phones.