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Hotel Burnham

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • property has a storied past
  • beautifully restored building
  • good location

    Cons

  • small guest rooms may make it difficult to sprawl out

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Hotel Burnham Review

Making creative use of a city landmark, this hotel is housed in the famed 13-story Reliance Building, which D.H. Burnham & Company built in 1895; the refurbished interior retains original details, such as Carrara marble wainscoting and ceilings, terrazzo floors, and mahogany trim. Guest rooms, which were once the building's offices, are compact with some more-spacious, corner rooms available. But we'll overlook the lack of wiggle room thanks to perks like the "pillow library," which offers everything from firm to hypoallergenic pillows. On the ground floor, the intimate Atwood Café has a stylish mahogany bar and serves contemporary American fare, including its popular potpies.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 1 W. Washington St., Loop, Chicago, IL, 60602 | Map It
  • Phone: 312/782--1111; 877/294--9712
  • Website: www.burnhamhotel.com
  • Location: The Loop

    Hotel Amenities

  • 103 rooms, 19 suites.
  • Restaurant, bar, gym, parking, some pets allowed.
  • Rooms have: a/c, safe, Wi-Fi.
  • Rate includes no meals.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • gringodelnorto, from Suburban Chicago
    1/29/07

    My wife and I spent a few days at The Burnham to celebrate our anniversary and it was the perfect spot. We booked a small suite, and while the room was fairly small it was well appointed and the view was great. From one window we looked up State Street toward the Chicago Theatre. From the other, we looked down Washington toward Millenium Park.
    The building itself is something to behold. More than 100 years old, The Reliance Building plays and important role in the history of Chicago architeture.
    Perhaps most impressive however, is the service at the Burnham. From the minute you check in, the staff greets you by name and asks if there is anything you need. I've never had better service anywhere.
    A wonderful place to visit if you have the chance.

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