A wonder of modern architecture, this French-owned gem is a prism-shaped structure that juts over the street and widens as it rises. Design sensibility shines in guest rooms, too, with honey maplewood furnishings, Barcelona chairs, and marble bathrooms bedecked with bamboos (think feng shui). The sophisticated Cafe des Architectes is notable for its 30-minute executive lunch, while Le Bar is a homey den of sorts. Pros: modern decor; great ambience. Cons: the place is so sleek that some guests have a hard time finding the light switches.
Reviewed by masylvan from Washington, DC on 11/16/09
The Sofitel Water Tower is a European hotel in style and size--some will love this, some will miss more space in the room. Overall, my experience left me pleased, having received the level of service and attention to detail that I would expect at a Sofitel.
The room was sleek contemporary in decor--but warm--and with excellent closet space, views, linens, and sound insulation. The bed was exceptionally comfortable! The bathroom was spacious, with an array of lovely L'Occitane products, as well as a deep soaking tub and separate shower.
The bar is a great spot for a drink or two--with many locals coming in for an after work or pre-event cocktail (I used to come in myself when I lived in Chicago).
You can't beat the location--just a block or two off of Michigan Avenue, near plenty of great dining options.
I'd recommend for business or pleasure!
Reviewed by tjhome1 from Manchester, England on 10/20/08
We stayed here for just one night after almost 2 weeks of cheap accommodation in DC and NY and absolutely loved it. Yes it was expensive but it was so excellent. The rooms aren't huge I guess compared to US sizes but it's a hotel not your home. The restaurant was fine too and excellent breakfast.
Reviewed by beentravelin from Dallas, Texas on 3/16/07
We stayed here for 5 nights in early December. I thought the rooms would be bigger. Dont get me wrong it was nice, but for the price I would have liked a little more room to move around. The people at the hotel were great though. Very good service.
Reviewed by Billee from Nashville on 12/3/06
This was our second stay here. We had an deluxe suite with a wonderful view. The rooms were very comfortable and the hotel is conveniently located. Service and attention could not have been better. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Chicago.
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