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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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- Carol
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great friendly service.
What the hotel could do better:
Wasn't there long enough to realistically evaluate. Only disappointment was no free upgrade. Was told b/c they were completely booked.
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- Bob
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Great location and trendy atmosphere. Rooms were very nice. The lounge was very comfortable and inviting.
What the hotel could do better:
Coffee in the rooms would be nice but it is complimentary in the lobby.
Had a great stay!
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- Gary
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Location, Bar, Views
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
