Our family just returned from a holiday weekend in downtown Chicago. We've been to Chicago at least five times and really enjoy visiting this wonderful city.

We booked our stay at the Hampton after reading the reviews, We got a great rate including parking for the holiday weekend. Upon our arrival I asked for a suite upgrade and it was handled wonderfully by the staff.

Overall we were happy with the room even though it could have used some upgrades. We found the staff very helpful during our stay and the breakfast offered each morning was decent. The proximity of the hotel to Michigan Ave. was pretty good, about 3 blocks away. For the price we found the hotel to be in a good loaction with good access to all of the attractions via walking, bus, taxi or the subway.

Ok here is our BIG GRIPE about this hotel which will prevent us from staying here again. Directly across the street from the hotel is a working FIRE STATION. If you've ever been to Chicago you know how frequent these vehicles operate. Anyway, throughout the night (and average of 3 times per night) the trucks would roll-out of the station blasting their sirens and horn. I can't begin to explain how loud this was during the middle of the night. There is no way one could not be awaken by this noise. I don't at all blame the firemen as they are doing their jobs, but again it's not the best combination tom have a hotel next door to a firestation.

Just be aware if you do stay here you're going to have to deal with the extreme noise from the fire trucks across the street!

This hotel is a find. Yes it is two star but it is more like a 3 star hotel. The beds are big and comfy. The hotel was quiet. There is a fridge in the room. The Bathrooms are big. Breakfast was included but can get crowded. We paid an internet rate of $134/night and had WIFI. We arrived at 5 am on a red eye, room was ready, and we even had a full breakfast before going to bed. The hotel is near the italian pizzerias (e,.g. Ginos) and hot dog places. There is a Nordstrom right across the street and a 7-11. Shopping is right there off the Magnificent Mile. You do need a taxi or transit to get to the museums (e.g. Chicago Art Museum). Lastly, washing machines on premise, what more do you want?

This is a perfectly adequate, nice little hotel in a good location in Chicago near the Magnificent Mile and the Loop. Its rooms are nice, even if they aren't fancy. Great blankets on the beds. The staff is very helpful, the pool and hot tub are nice, and the restaurants in the building are quite good as well.

But it needs to be said that if you stay at this hotel you risk hearing sirens at all hours of the day due to the firehouse next door. We even requested a room change to the side of the building farthest from the firehouse (which the staff granted us as soon as they could), but we still heard sirens.

I knew about the firehouse before I booked, thanks to this website. However, it didn't seem to bother most of the reviewers, and some people we talked to at the hotel also didn't seem bothered by it. After I got some earplugs it wasn't much of a problem for me either. But it's something to take into consideration.

P.S. I am from New York City, so it's not like I'm not used to city noises.

Got to the hotel around 4:30 P.M. parked in front of the hotel and was greated by the vallet crew. When I booked my room at the Hampton web site I pre purchased the vallet parking along with the room. I would strongley suggest this especialy if you are going to walk instead of drive in the city. The Cost for overnight parking is $38.00 per night. But what are you going to do?

Checking in was quick and easy. The rooms were nice, we stayed pretty simple with a double queen. I heard nothing thru the walls the entire time I was there. Pool was very small and the Pool room would knock you down with chlorien smell.

Breakfast was great, just about the best I have had at a hotel. The location of this hotel is good with a little walk to Michigan Ave. I stayed here with my wife and two children (4&7) and would go back in a heart beat.