Chicago: Holiday Inn City Centre or Doubletree?
 

Hi - we're planning a family getaway to Chicago. Anyone stayed at either of these hotels, and what are your recommendations? Or other ideas? Thanks.<BR>

we stayed at the HI back in November...very nice, indoor pool was closed but they said we could go to their Grand Central location to swim if desired.<BR><BR>Good breakfest buffet, great location<BR><BR>easy to get in and out of...I'd stay there again<BR><BR>

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I've stayed at both and would give a slight edge to the Doubletree. It's an all-suite hotel, which gives you more room. The pool at the Doubletree is very attractive. The Doubletree is also a bit smaller and the service is a touch better. Nothing really wrong with the Holiday Inn service, just that it's so big, things can get a little hectic (especially if there's a big conference in town).<BR>

Hi Mona,<BR>We have stayed at the Doubletree - very nice and a good location. We have also stayed at the Embassy Suites Lakefront (by Navy Pier) twice. Very very nice and another great location.<BR>Have fun!

While I don't know of these two hotels specifically, I will weigh in. In my frequent business travel, I typically choose Doubletree over HI when faced with two places that I don't know much about. I've found that Doubletree has done a better job than HI of keeping their hotels up.