Expert reviews
“The Godfrey boasts a Cubist-inspired facade and a marble-clad elliptical lobby. The modern design aesthetic extends to the 221 rooms and suites, many of which have skyline views. A youthful atmosphere pervades the stylish hotel, as evidenced by the high-energy music playing in the lobby day and night.”
“The Godfrey pops eyeballs with its super-cool, Cubist-inspired architecture. Big, industrial-chic rooms and a sparkling, glass-encased bar add to the allure for the young and fashionable, as does the setting in a buzzy district of galleries, designers and nightlife.”
What guests liked
- Rooftop bar
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent location
- Clean rooms
- Excellent Wifi
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Situated at 127 West Huron Street, River North, this four-star hotel provides the best services and hospitality to guests of the city. The hotel offers guests a great view of the beautiful city and the city skyline from its luxurious rooms. The hotel itself is located in a landmark building that adds to the beautiful skyline of the city. The hotel is just a few blocks away from the shopping, dining, and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile making it the ideal place for visitors new to the city to get as much experience and exciting memories before taking their leave.
Millennium Park is just a little over 2 km away from the city while the popular Art Institute of Chicago is also located within 2.4 km away from the hotel. The famous Navy Pier is located a short 12-minute drive away from the hotel.
The rooms in the hotel are adorned and beautified with modern decorations and furnished with the most beautiful décor with standard amenities available to ensure a comfortable stay. A gigantic 46-inch flat-screen LCD HDTV is available in the rooms while the rooms also come with access to free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet connection.
Other amenities in the rooms include air conditioning, a work desk, a wet bar and a private bathroom. The hotel offers an IO Urban Rooftop bar where guests can enjoy several drinks after a long day. The hotel also offers an event space with a floor-to-ceiling window and an on-site restaurant that offers the best cuisines.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
8 January 2024
overnight stay for birthday dinner - enjoyed room size and amenities
room size
little details - paint chipping etc
3 January 2024
Great room, would like to be able to adjust room temperature next time.
Beautiful room, comfy beds.
We were unable to change the temperature of the room, the thermostat was locked. We woke up overheated in the middle of the night and it affected my sleep.
18 December 2023
Very nice hotel will stay again
Rooftop is very elegant and my room view
No microwave in room
14 December 2023
Overnight Stay
Location was very nice (lots of different things around) and within walking distance, we parked with Valet (in and out services- its just better to upgrade to that). Room was nice along with a beautiful view
Staff didnt explain too much when I was checking in- tried to let front desk know about wanting Valet and they told me to handle that with them. Valet for what I paid for- didn't really explain anything as well. I had to ask the next morning at the front desk how to pay- and they said it was already added to my account (which no one mentioned when I was checking in) When checking in, the front desk person didn't say what floor I was on (just handed me my room key along with the room number). Room was nice but weirdly shaped. Bathroom door almost hits toilet so not a lot of room in the bathroom (for two people).
11 December 2023
Very good
No microwave in the room.
4 December 2023
Fabulous
Staff, Room
Additional comment.. the Dj on the rooftop was horrible. No one was dancing and he literally played techno all night long. We requested a birthday song for the person we were there to celebrate and it was techno as well. No one was dancing and all looked completely bored. Please adjust or rotate your dj or tell him to play to his crowd just a little Without the techno music. I felt like I was at a rave party. 😪
22 November 2023
Excellent location close to city centre & lots of great local bars and restaurants nearby!
Great location, comfortable, lovely rooms.
That the restaurant wasn’t available during our stay.
22 November 2023
Great location, great views
location was excellent, the hotel had apt of amenities and the bathroom was spacious, bed was comfy. Room came with a coffee bar and a refrigerator and an amazing view!!! I’ll be rebooking here the next time I’m in Chicago.
Everything was great.
14 November 2023
1 night stay
This place has nice decor, and the room was spacious!
I didnt like that $52 dollars for self parking and you could not take your car in and out the lot.
13 November 2023
Pleasant
Good location
NA
13 November 2023
Fabulous
Quiet, comfortable room and hotel was walking distance from all the locations I needed to go to for work. Cleaners were very friendly and the coffee pop-up in the lobby was a welcome touch.
Maybe a pool? Nothing major needed, I was traveling for work and it provided everything I needed.
24 October 2023
It’s a beautiful hotel with a beautiful rooftop with an amazing view.
Location and access to restaurants nearby. Rooftop lounge was amazing.
The lights in my room were difficult to work. Loved the modern features, but if they don’t work, it loses the appeal.
4 September 2023
Pleasant
location and staff were friendly.
The fitness room was very limited.
26 August 2023
Book here to party at the rooftop only because that’s the experience you are paying for everything else is lacking.
I loved the cleanliness of the rooms and the efficiency of the staff. The ambience is beautiful. Bathroom was a decent size pretty standard. Staff was absolutely AMAZING!
The room was way to basic for the price per night. No fridge no microwave and yes there is a wine cooler but you should check to make sure it works. The paint was chipped only some of the lighting worked and the view was obstructed. Ice machine was broken and so was the elevator button to go to the rooftop in one of the two elevators they provide. Channels were basic no way to use streaming apps. Bed was ok. If you stay on floor 5 prepare to hear the music all night until 2 am pretty much shook the walls.
5 August 2023
Nice stay. I'll book it again in the future
Room and cleanliness
18 July 2023
Solid hotel in Chicago
Great location and nice rooms. Staff was friendly. Would stay again.
The rooftop access was only guaranteed during the daytime to people staying there - would have been good to know that ahead of time. Otherwise you stood in line like anyone else.
10 July 2023
It waa verygood. I would comeback and I would also recommend The Godfrey!
The rooftop was amazing!!! The steak tacos! Frose lemonade! How quiet it was regarding people!! The building deco was beautiful!!
The bedding… was awful. No extra blanket… :(
3 July 2023
Fabulous
Staff was friendly; location was great
22 June 2023
Very good
I loved the rooms and rooftop lounge!
10 June 2023
Best Stay in Chicago
The location was extremely convenient. Loved the decor and the rooms were amazing!! Loved the rooftop bar!
There was a loud noise coming from the mini fridge's motor. Something that could have been fixed except the hotel was booked. Other than that I was very pleased.
16 May 2023
Very good
The view
I had to pay for parking 😒
14 April 2023
Clean and comfy, but some minor issues
The sleeping area and bathroom were very clean. They gave us sufficient toiletries (soap, shampoo, lotion) to work with during our stay. The shower hot water pressure was also pretty good. The bed and pillows were very comfy too. The minifridge in the room also wasn't noticeable at all our whole stay (aka no noise), which was a plus. Access to our room was easy (tap card key), and we didn't ever have too long of a wait for the elevator.
There were a couple of issues with weird plumbing noises. First, at random times (we guessed whenever someone else flushed), our toilet would start making a flowing sound. The second was that whenever someone was done with the shower, the drain would make a dripping sound (not the shower head). Last, one of the bathroom sinks didn't drain very well. To be fair, we didn't ask to do anything for these issues, but we felt like we shouldn't need to make sure the plumbing is in good order for the staff. We also arrived about 5 minutes after the checkin time (4:05 PM) and they let us know that our rooms wouldn't be ready for another 30 minutes. They were gracious about it, but I would be annoyed if I was arriving at the hotel tired, and I was told that my room wasn't ready at the checkin time. There was also a weird burnt incense smell in the hallway throughout our stay. We didn't really like it, but it wasn't in the rooms at all, so it wasn't a big deal.
6 March 2023
We would stay at the Godfrey again
Bed was comfortable
Fan did not work in the bathroom
28 February 2023
Very good
convenient location. very clean
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
1 February 2024
Very good
Location
The urban fee. Feels like a way to have a lower rate to book for a fairer price but then you get hit with and addition 25 per night. Not cool.