Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Hotel

06/30/2008 Posted by bc3

This was our third stay at a Kimpton, and the hotel chain continues to deliver. Very mod, stylish lobby & hotel room. Great location near the Chicago el. VERY large room, extremely comfortable bed (we slept until 10 every day!). Our suite had a fold out couch as well as a king bed - not always easy to find a good sleeping arrangement for 3 people. 2 armoirs with TVs. Very comfortable bed & great down pillows. Staff was very courteous. Excellent closet space. Room was quiet & had good views. Free wine happy hour 5-6 pm every day. The lobby can be quite a happening spot during this time. Only cons - virtually no counter or shelf space in the bath room. No vent either. Also, desk should have a mirror so that you don't have to put on your makeup in a steamy bathroom. These hotels are obviously designed by men!

Pros: Great location, very comfortable bed & pillows

Cons: Lack of counter space in bath, lack of mirrors outside bath

05/27/2008 Posted by newgirl1

This hotel is super cute and located in the heart of downtown Chicago. The restaurant that is attached serves great food and the bar is trendy. The Cadillac Theater is next door and the Ford theater is a short walk. Overall this boutique hotel is convenient and provides nice rooms at affordable rates.

05/09/2007 Posted by helenjohn01

Great place to stay while you come to Chicago. The room is great and comfortable. I love the bar and they have a great drink!

11/11/2006 Posted by berryberrysweet

I've stayed here twice on business, and I would say it's typical of the converted "boutique" hotels you'll find in other big cities. The first time I stayed in a weirdly pink room with a run-down bathroom. The more recent time my room was smaller, but chic and looked brand new. The staff is helpful and efficient, the location (in the theater district) is good, and all in all, this is a good value.

08/02/2006 Posted by applecity

Great Hotel to stay while in Chicago. There are many business near by as well such as beauty salon, walgreen, Chipotle, Cafe Cozey, etc..... ! Highly recommend!

05/23/2006 Posted by tomsmonkeyshack

I definitely wouldn't recommend it for business travel or extended stays. My room was very small, the closet isn't wide enough to hang up a suit without having to cram it in sideways, walls are paper thin, the desk and chair do not provide enough room to work on a laptop. The lighting in the room is awfully dim (I had to turn on every single lamp in the entire room just to read at night) and there was nowhere to put my suitcase without constantly having to step over it. Low water pressure in the showers and bathrooms are in serious need of renovation, especially for a hotel that prides itself on such a hip, modern feel downstairs.

Pros: DOWNTOWN ACCESS

Cons: SMALL, LOUD

08/03/2004 Posted by misssweettea

the rooms though cute are super small so if you have luggage you feel crowded. the bathrooms are not what i expected. the bathrooms at holiday in or howard johnson are better. however the bed had a down comforter with feather pillows which allowed me to drift into a peaceful sleep. the staff is super friendly, down to earth, and very informative! i would go back. i just know what to expect this time around.

07/12/2004 Posted by frostedflake24

First I have to say that I have been to better hotels, but I have also paid almost twice the amount that I paid at the Allegro. If you are looking for an affordable place to go in this city that is pretty much near most visited spots (theatre,shopping, dinning) this is a good option. I can only wonder where some of these other people stayed that was better in the downtown zone of Chicago for the same or less then what they spent at the Allegro. Oh and did you not read it was a old building before booking? ave chicago room $190-220, without some of the little perks. The lifts must have been fixed this last weekend, they were actually fast(7/9-7-11/04)

Pros: nice beds, fun decor, location

Cons: , doorman need help, gets booked fast

06/13/2004 Posted by dory72

This place was great! I was able to go to my room and get on the wireless internet right away with out any problems, I have stayed at other places who say they have wireless, but was never able to get on. When exploring the city it is so nice to be able to do some research right then and not have to print it all out before you go. The only negative, the rooms were really small.

Pros: Wireless Internet, Near public transit

Cons: , Boring view

03/29/2004 Posted by waukeecoug

My wife and I thorougly enjoyed the night we spent at the Allegro. We arrived early, but were checked in quickly and efficiently. We booked our room over Priceline, but were given an upgrade to a larger room without even asking! The location was great - within blocks of the theater where we saw Swan Lake and close to restaurants and shopping. Sure, the elevators were slow, but that in no way affected our stay. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat! Also, having read the comments below, I was concerned that our room would be noisy, but I didn't hear a thing all night and slept wonderfully!