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Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 East Chestnut St - Downtown, Chicago, IL, USA
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Often a new city hotel has to settle for adapting an existing building, shoehorning modern interior design into a prewar skyscraper or hiding boutique flash behind an unassuming facade. Not so the Sofitel Water Tower. Architect Jean-Paul Viguier was allowed to start from scratch, and the result is striking — a dramatic bright white wedge-shaped building that looks for all the world like a giant ice breaking ship cutting its way across Chicago.
The inverted wedge shape, while arresting enough from the outside, has a delightful effect on the interiors as well — guest rooms on the underside of the wedge protrude out over the sidewalk, allowing a unique view straight down onto the street.
Of course in some chain hotels one would prefer to look out the window, rather than catch a glimpse of the tired decor and flabby furniture. Here, again, this hotel is different; Sofitel is a chain, yes, but one with respect for design — guest rooms feature Barcelona chairs by Mies van der Rohe and the hotel lobby is stocked with a small library of books about Chicago architecture and design.
Let's not forget the creature comforts — though the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel could certainly get by on good looks alone, it is a fully-functioning big-city luxury hotel, with high-speed internet, 24-hour room service, spacious bathrooms, and a convenient downtown location, just off the Magnificent Mile. Though the staff may speak with French accents, and the interiors are deeply European, there's little danger of forgetting where you are — those vast picture windows have commanding views of the city's unique architecture, if you can tear your eyes from the sidewalk below.
How to get there:
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is located a few blocks from the Chicago Ave. station on the red "L" line and approximately a 30 minute drive from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Please contact customerservice@tablethotels.com to arrange airport transfers.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary internet access (a value of USD 14.95 per day)
- 415 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 73 Guest Reviews
- Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
- 20 East Chestnut St - Downtown
- Chicago, IL, USA
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- ATM/bank office
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- Offsite gym facilities
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
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73 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- lee
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Style, restaurant, concierge
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Jan
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The room was great, with huge bathroom and one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. Had an excellent view from the 31st floor as well.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- sally
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The international feel of the hotel. Impeccable service. The comfortable beds. Hermes bath products. I was so impressed that I am taking the time to answer this survey which I never do!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
