Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago

The location was the best, basically on Michigan Avenue Magnificent Mile, right across the street from the Drake, and 30% the price, what incredible old architecture. I love to explore these few magnificent hotels that remain, this is not some cookie-cutter hotel. this is special. The Ballroom, I think it was called the Crystal Ballroom would be a blast into the past to revel in, as was great to walk around empty and contemplate the fun and memories so many have had, and we now have our own. The top floor event rooms were also open for us to explore and my 1 year old loved to walk around in peace and safety. We really enjoyed. The staff was largely out of sight, as we had no needs, so I can not comment. The room was good size and the bed very comfy. So close to everything on the Mag Mile, and the underway to Oak Street Beach and Lake Walk Trail. So close to WaterTower Mall and the John Hancock. Was Great!

The staff was great, the location was very nice (right off Michigan Avenue and easy lake access for runs, walks, beach, etc), and the value was pretty good. I stayed here for a wedding at The Drake and it was the perfect spot. Regardless, for the location and price, I felt all aspects were reasonable and good and the service was great.

The hotel was built in 1927, but the rooms weren’t older like some other hotels. The hotel is pet friendly and has a beautiful ballroom. There was a NYE wedding and it was beautifully decorated. Very convenient location around the corner of the water tower and many stores and restaurants. Highly recommend the Rosebud steakhouse just a few steps across the street. The rooms also conveniently had central air so we were able to adjust to our liking. Lots of lamps though. Not actually bright. Very dim room. Had a vanity but with minimal light. Would have been great to have a stool at the vanity.

The bed was very comfortable. The washroom was huge. The restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch. The bar/pub serves food as well, but with only high top tables & stools, at the bar or seated on a sofa, so very casual. The food was very good. There are no other amenities.

Location of the hotel is excellent, and the general presentation fantastic. Why, in a twin bedded room, would the bathroom open up into the main sleeping area, so that if one person gets up to use the bathroom in the night they either have to leave the light off or wake the other person in the room? Being a glass door, the bathroom didn’t help. I was also unimpressed the previous occupants leftovers were still boxed and sitting in the fridge when we checked in. It did make us question the overall standards of cleanliness.