The Emily Hotel, Chicago

location: excellent; breakfast menu: average; staff: very responsive

breakfast menu: pork belly very dry and unflavorful

The hotel is in a fun area where people come to go out to dinner. We went to the movies on the roof at night. Very fun! Big lobby and a coffee place at hotel. Liked the room a lot. I read other reviews that the rooms were basic but ours had soft carpet and a big bathroom and a king bed. Was great.

It’s out of the way for touristy stuff. I don’t like to stay right in the tourist or downtown area but this was prob a little too far. The hotel seems like is where tech companies and twentysomethings live. It’s nice to see and come have dinner but no need to hang out there for longer than a day. I felt like I had to go out and stay out all day and only come home at the end of the day.

We loved the modern minimalist vibe of the decor. The service and amenities of the hotel were excellent! Enjoyed the rooftop movie night on the hotel roof. (Definitely check it out if you are there in the summer). The location is great for restaurants and touring downtown sites. Highly recommend!

Everything was excellent.

Exceptionally clean, comfortable, and hospitable hotel located in the heart of the West Loop Fulton Market neighborhood. I was impressed with the friendliness and overall accommodating nature of the staff.

Great loc, great food, great room - loved the mini bar

all was great!

Trendy space - close to Fulton market, city stay but quiet.

Bed could be better for this price. Pillows were great!

Very cool hotel in a fantastic location in West Loop. Surrounded by lots of cool cafes, bars and restaurants and just a short metro ride into the city centre.

Nothing - everything was great

Everything was great!!

Very modern and nice looking

Amazing all round experience. Leo and the reception team were very friendly and professional. Great gym, I feel like it's under utilised down there, but was perfect for me. Loved the in-room coffee and even the train noises weren't too disruptive! Will recommend.

Pricing was too high for my budget on Monday/ Tuesday nights, otherwise I would have enjoyed staying longer.

The hotel is very nice and we loved the location for some amazing cocktail bars and restaurants. The Fulton Market area is all around you and it is very close to the train and not far from The United Center. We had some great cocktails at Fora. We tried to go to Selva but it was not open when we were free to go. The room was nice and plenty of room to store luggage.

The pillows were very flat and uncomfortable. There are no USB plugs anywhere in the room, make sure you have plug adapters!

Room was great and in a great location.

Parking cost was 1/2 the cost of the room

Location

We were two separate groups neither of our rooms was ready until 3:00. I realize that’s the check in time but prioritize room turn over for the people whose flights arrive early.

Beautiful hotel located in the revitalized West Loop area of Chicago. Was heavily industrial area at one time, but now full of shopping a restaurants. I would consider this a boutique hotel, rooms are decent sized and have unique touches, like simple retro furniture, shelving and lighting. Walls are painted dark gray and add to the "cozy" feel of the room. The extra's like a fully stocked wine fridge and snacks available for purchase add a bit of "luxury" to the room. The room was super quiet even though our room was right over the outdoor patio. Great for couples or a girls weekend. Staff was super nice and helpful.

I wished I could have stayed for more then one night. The price of this hotel is on the higher side and there are added fees like parking (if you want your vehicle parked on site) and the mini bar add if you choose to take advantage. For the money, staying one night is pretty pricey. There were other amenities offered by the hotel like a rooftop bar and movie theater which I hear are cool in the summer. But that should not deter anyone if you are looking to stay somewhere nice and enjoy some of Chicago's unique qualities.

Lovely boutique hotel. Nice lobby. Great location as super fun neighborhood.

Small rooms and not much space to move around. Room we were given had essentially no view other than the prep kitchen for the place behind the restaurant.

Could not have asked for a better location! Two block walk to many amazing restaurants, and beautifully decorated. Bonus, if you’re there for the holidays it’s close to the Jack Frost pop up!

Nice common areas - great location. Very clean.

The bed was a bit too firm. The bedding was not as luxurious as I would have expected at a swanky hotel

I loved being located in the Fulton Market area, but on a quieter street. Everything was walkable that we needed. The room was comfortable and bigger than I expected for a city room. Perfect for my needs! Wish I got to stay more than one night.

Nothing! Really enjoyed the property.

We walked or took the train everywhere from the hotel. Perfect location with lots of food and drinks right around the corner. Also went to the United Center and it was a quick 5 min train ride! Room was big, clean, perfect, quiet, and worth the price.

Would have liked an actual coffee pot and tiny microwave in the room.

The location is great. The room was spacious and the bed comfy.

The room didn’t have any drawers for storage (aside from a closet). It was a room with two double beds and it was directly above the lobby floor so you could hear music.

Rooms were clean, spacious, and stocked with everything you may need. The location is great as well.

Although we were on the fourth floor (highest floor ir goes to) the window was facing the generators/vents on the roof. I’m not sure if the buzzing was coming from there but we had to ask for earplugs and front desk was able to provide those for us.

The Emily Hotel's location was great, super close to the subway to go to the more touristy areas, and the neighborhood was full of hip bars and restaurants. I stayed here for the Chicago marathon and has a super easy access to the event with the subway. The staff was very nice, i got to store my luggage before check-in and after check-out. The room was very spacious and clean and had many amenities. I got a welcome card with some snacks and water which was a very nice touch. The only negatives were the view (I had a view over a ventilation system on which people where working so I kept the blinds closed) which didn't really matter as i was out exploring the city during the day and the lack of slippers (as I forgot to bring my all). All in all I had a great experience and these two small negative points didn't really affect my trip. Most importantly, the room was super clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent room, service and location.

Great location and beautifully decorated, nice size rooms

Uncomfortable pillows and bed

great contemporary design nice coffee bar open since early morning

The staff were incredibly kind and it was definitely the best part of my stay. I hope they all get raises, especially the night crew. The pillows were really comfortable and fluffy too. The rooms are really lovely and the amenities available, like having an umbrella to use and malin + goetz shampoo, conditioner and body wash were really good. It really came in handy, as I was extending my stay last minute and had run out of some essentials. They also let me check in early which was really great! They were kind enough to give me a bunch of extra makeup remover wipes as one wasn’t enough to take off my waterproof/smudge proof stuff. There is also a steamer in the closet which was really handy.

The location was not for me. It’s in the west loop and incredibly touristy. The night life was very clubby and the restaurants and attractions in the area were not my thing. I think it would be for a lot of people but if you want to explore neighbourhoods in the north like wicker park, Logan square, Avondale and beyond, it was hard getting an Uber and a little far. It was the only draw back. If you can get a spot at duck duck goat, though for dim sum, it’s awesome and is right around the corner. Also, the toilet paper was awful. Like sandpaper:D Everything else was great.

Great location. Nice front desk staff. Good food on patio. Nice coffee bar.

Bed was very hard and uncomfortable. Sometimes the music in the lobby was a bit loud.

Good location, Attractive lobby and fun restaurant/bar, accommodating and friendly staff, spacious and attractive room.

The bed was hard and uncomfortable and the linens had an unpleasant scent.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was amazing very clean and put together.

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Staff was great. Always tried to be helpful.

No little store to buy toothpaste, water after hours, advil etc. Mini bar charge of .59 cents to purchase the water which costs $5.00 is a bit much.

The reception staff were excellent, especially Leo who went out of his way on a number of occasions. The room was big and the bed very comfortable. Housekeeping was also excellent, the rooms were very clean.

It was a bit too trendy for us, more suited to young professionals maybe and not for families. The lobby was a bit busy and noisy on occasion.

Everything about this property was amazing!

Only thing I would ask for is a microwave and a fully available fridge (not one that’s full of stuff already)

Very convenient location if you want to be close to all that the West Loop offers. Beds were comfy and facilities very clean. Staff were very helpful.

Nothing

The front desk personnel were exceptional. The coffee shop and pastries were amazing.

Walls are thin. Doors in hallway are loud opening and closing. Can hear train. Heard toilet flushing from either next door room or room above. Noisy. Was expensive overall.

Very clean, good location

Expensive

Location for activities.

Nothing

There are so many restaurants near the hotel. Additionally, the hotel has much to offer with its rooftop theater, restaurant and cafe on site.

Great location

Pricey for small space

Simple and clean with super friendly staff

Great location! Loved the ease from which I could get from the airport to the hotel and access the transit system in general without needing to rent a car. Tons of amazing restaurants in the area and super close and easy to get to downtown. Rooms are very clean and the beds are comfortable.

There is no coffee maker in the room, you have to go purchase it from their cafe downstairs each day. Additionally, the rooms are lacking in shelf space with no drawers and limited hangers supplied, so it did feel like I couldn't fully unpack throughout my stay. Also, the fridge is full of items you can purchase, but this leaves barely any room to use the fridge for any personal items you may bring in.

Great location, walkable to shops restaurants and the train

Very modern and clean.

Stylish, convenient and overall high quality. Including restaurants and caffe.

Location was excellent for where I need d to be in the city. Staff was super friendly and responsive. The room was clean and comfortable. All for a price that was cheaper than other hotels in the area.

The overall vibe was amazing and having a restaurant downstairs was super convenient. The room was cozy and had everything we needed.

There was not a lot of sound privacy. It felt like you could hear everything going on in the hallway outside

Location and staff were great. Greeted by chocolate strawberries for Valentine’s Day. Bed was clean and comfortable

Rooms are a little dark. Water pressure on the shower was a bit weak.

Great location, wonderful staff, comfortable room.

Dog fee is really expensive ($100), bath tub is difficult to get in and out of for short people.

Great location in West Loop. Near family and great restaurants. Very clean and affordable for Thanksgiving weekend. Staff were cheerful and very helpful. Highly recommend.

Really nice

We actually didn't have breakfast, but we did linger with guests in your lobby with coffee, etc from the coffee shop. Wonderful!

I truly enjoyed my stay.