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Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Review

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Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel

$, Near North

User Rating: ***** 4.8

Fodor's Review:

This 1927 hotel has had a number of identities in its time -- including a 1970s stint as the Playboy Hotel and Towers under owner Hugh Hefner. Chinoiserie wallpaper and dark-wood armoires lend an Asian feel to guest rooms. We love the complimentary shoeshine service; hang your kicks on the door at night and they'll be spiffed up by morning. Your downtime is well spent in the Lobby Bar, which features 50 different kinds of martinis.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

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Posted by Laura from Little Rock, AR on 6/20/06

We absolutely loved the Millennium! Not only was the staff extremely friendly, our concierge was very knowledgeable and willing to help! The location can't be beat. 1/2 block from the Mag. Mile, 3 blocks from Lakeshore, 1 block from the John Hancock. The restaurant had a wonderful breakfast and the bar was a lot of fun at night. We will stay here every time we are in Chicago!

ROOM: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0

Location is great!

Posted by Lovita from Little Rock, Ark on 6/14/06

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. You are only 1 block off Michigan Ave., and 3 blocks from Lake Michigan. The lobby area is nice and fun to hang out in. The staff was friendly and courteous. We had a corner Jr suite which gave us a little more room and a walk-in closet. The only drawback is the bathrooms. They are tiny....but who spends vacation time in a bathroom? Our room was clean and nicely decorated. I will definitely stay there again.

ROOM: 4.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 4.6

INFO

Address: 163 E. Walton St., Near North, Chicago, IL, 60611
Phone: 312/751-8100; 866/866-8086
Fax: 312/751-9205
Web site
Hotel Details: 279 rooms, 26 suites
In-room: ethernet, dial-up.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, concierge, bar, gym, laundry service, public Wi-Fi, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms.
Rate includes: Continental breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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