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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

At a Glance

    Pros

  • modern decor
  • great ambience

    Cons

  • the place is so sleek that some guests have a hard time finding the light switches

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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Review

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 maple-wood furnishings, Barcelona chairs, and marble bathrooms bedecked with bamboo (think feng shui) in the guest rooms and orchids in the suites. The sophisticated Café des Architectes—which has seasonal outdoor seating-is notable for its 30-minute executive lunch, while Le Bar is a homey den of sorts.

    Hotel Amenities

  • 382 rooms, 33 suites.
  • Restaurant, bars, gym, parking, some pets allowed.
  • Rooms have: a/c, safe, Internet, Wi-Fi.
  • Rate includes no meals.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • masylvan, from Washington, DC
    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!

    Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 4 | Value: 4
  • tjhome1, from Manchester, England
    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.

    Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 3
  • beentravelin, from Dallas, Texas
    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.

    Ratings details: Room: 2 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 4 | Value: 2
  • Billee, from Nashville
    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.

    Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 5 | Value: 4
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