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Advantages: Best shopping in Chicago (very) nearby.
Disadvantages: Run down and shabby. Very limited room service.

OK. My experience is a little different from the other reviewer! We have just been to the hotel this last weekend. We paid $100 US per night. Our room was small by US standards and rather shabby, looking as though all the furniture had been in the room since the hotel first opened. The staff were polite, efficient and helpful. We ordered room service on the Thursday evening as we were hungry and nowhere in the area was open for food (10pm - early ...
...there wasn't much choice - especially not for vegetarians (only a cheese plate for $16!). The hotel is very close to Michigan Ave - the main shopping area. (Don't miss Filene's Basement (on the third floor!!) for the best of the bargains). However it is a long walk to the somewhat delapidated and painfully slow 'L' - the (in)famous Chicago transit authority. Taxis are plentiful and cheap though. You will need to take out a second mortgage to eat ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, friendly, efficient service. Comfortable and spacious bedrooms
Disadvantages: Extra charges for wi-fi and parking.

~~A little background~~ Chicago was the starting point for our recent road trip touring Northern America. The road trip mapped out, our next step was selecting the hotels. For Chicago, our choice was the Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club. Why? The hotel is close to many of Chicago's attractions - close enough to walk to many with trolley stops nearby to those further away. But as our preference is for quiet - not on the busy Michigan Avenue! ...
...to rest our heads. The Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club is classified as three stars but has more of a four star look and feel. ~~Location, Location, Location~~ Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Hotel is situated on East Ohio Street which runs from Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile) and Navy Pier on Chicago's lakefront. From the hotel's twenty-sixth floor you can see much of the city's dramatic skyline including the Hancock Observatory. ... Read review