Staypineapple at The Alise Hotel, Chicago
Expert reviews
“Housed in the landmark 1890s Reliance Building, the Alise’s slick, historic design woos architecture buffs. Deco-style lights, iron filigree stair railings and mosaic-tile floors prevail in the public areas.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent location
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Located in the bustling Loop neighborhood of Chicago, this fancy and luxury hotel offers the best of quality hospitality services to guests of the hotel and visitors looking to get the thrills of the big city.
The hotel is located near some of Chicago’s most beautiful landmarks and attractions and provides the perfect departure spot for guests looking to get maximum excitement when staying in the city. Its easy and convenient access to some of the major transportation hubs makes it ideal for tourists and travelers looking to have the best experience while staying in the city.
The hotel offers amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen with several cable channels and facilities such as an elevator and a safe where guests can keep their valuables. Some of the rooms in the hotel include a sitting area which includes a comfy sofa and very close to the flat-screen TV so guests can easily enjoy many movies while in the hotel. The rooms are well-equipped with conveniences in the private bathroom such as free toiletries, bathrobes and bathroom slippers for guests.
The hotel has a fitness center that is the perfect place for guests to make use of modern equipment and facilities to lead a healthy lifestyle while staying in the city and provide required to keep such level fitness when back in their respective homes.
The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre is a little over a mile from the hotel while the nearest airport to the hotel is the Midway International Airport which is 9 miles from the hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
22 August 2025
Exceptional
We loved everything about the hotel. The location, the interior decorations and all Pineapple details. Our room was really spacious and comfortable and we loved the view from our windows. The staff was also great. Thank you for warm welcoming 😊 I wish we could stay longer!
17 August 2025
Great location, clean rooms, annoying convenience fee
The hotel has a great location inside the loop. We had a clean room with a very nice view of State Street. The bed was very comfortable.
The hotel charges $25 per guest for a "convenience fee" to cover the incidentals you may use in the room, such as coffee and rights to use their bicycles. If the charge was optional, it wasn't made clear. The room had a fridge and a pod-based coffee maker which was not very good. We definitely did not get our $50 convenience fee money's worth.
15 August 2025
Awesome - massive fan of the StayPineapple - thoroughly recommend
Cracking location - I use the staypineapple regularly for work trips to Chicago. It is fantastic, and the team are super friendly and attentive to your needs.
The bathrooms are a little dated, nothing wrong with them - but could do with a small refresh in due course.
5 August 2025
Great hotel in a great location. I would definitely stay there again!
The staff were great. The room was clean, comfortable, and had a great view.
Valet took too long.
26 July 2025
Exceptional
What a great location. The staff are amazing and make your stay exceptional. The attached restaurant 'Atwood' is really nice with awesome food & Service. Right in the heart of everything & within distance of most things. I would definitely recommend this place and would stay again. Thank you so much
Leaving
25 July 2025
Exceptional
The views and location.
Valet price
25 July 2025
Comfortable and convenient! Great homebase for exploring a beautiful city!!
Great location a few blocks from the river and Grant Park as well as several transit stops. Lots of nearby restaurants and shops. Cool views of Chicago Theater on State St. Older building but well maintained with a nice bar and restaurant downstairs.
The gym equipment is very dated but functional.
20 July 2025
Really enjoyed our stay in the heart of Chicago.
Location was excellent, easy walking to many attractions and close to public transportation for places farther away. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cookies are excellent. Comfortable bed and room. Nice view.
Restaurant was convenient. Food was a little uneven and a bit pricey.
20 July 2025
Nice hotel, staff were helpful and good location.
Good location, hotel was an old style building but was a comfortable stay. Beds were really comfortable and the room provided everything. Complimentary drink from the fridge or hotel bar was a nice touch and reusable water bottles were also welcomed.
Main road noise, however couldn’t be helped due to the location and didn’t impact our sleeping.
18 July 2025
Exceptional
Historic property in the heart of the financial loop district. Staff was also friendly and took care of us at the check in and the bar.
This might sound strange but the lifts and the stairs looks like it’s straight out of those old gangster movies. Love it
12 July 2025
Very good
The location is perfect.
The rooms are a bit old and the bed is not vey big (140cm).
9 July 2025
Good location and comfortable hotel.
Location, clean
No breakfast offering as an option. Silly duvet arrangements.
30 June 2025
Very comfortable, clean and in a great location.
Trendy motel in a great location with very friendly and helpful staff. We had a corner room which was huge, had great amount of USB charging and complimentary water bottles that could be refilled. Lovely shower, bath and gowns which we enjoyed after flying during the night.
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23 June 2025
Fabulous
Fun decor, great location, clean and comfortable.
17 June 2025
Exceptional
Great location and a lovely building.
10 June 2025
Exceptional
I was there for a Blues Festival and to see friends. It was the perfect location, and the hotel bar was a nice space to relax with a group!
4 June 2025
Quiet, clean hotel with historic feel, great location
Wonderful location, close to park and other Loop attractions, right by a train stop and super easy to get to Midway. Nice property, friendly staff.
A lot more expensive than last time we stayed. But so is everything else.
29 May 2025
Very good
Location was perfect to explore Chicago and very close to many L lines. The room was a great size and very comfortable. There were a lot of nice touches like the reusable water bottle in the room.
25 May 2025
Exceptional
Conveniently located in the theater district and a short walk to fantastic restaurants and attractions. Staff was hospitable and very quick to help! Overall a lovely stay
24 May 2025
Lovely hotel, nice staff, great location but terribly expensive with hidden fees for basic items.
Location was excellent. Hotel was beautifully renovated to honor the historic nature of the building. Large windows with great a view down State Street to the Marshal Field building and Chicago Theater.
The price was way more than we have ever spent in fifty plus years of international travel. Our “deluxe” king room was very small as was the bathroom. I felt the $24.95 Daily Amenity Charge (for a coffee maker, 1 bottle of water and a welcome drink) that was sprung on us when we checked in was inexcusable when paying $600/night. That fee was never listed in the booking description. Our three night stay was almost $1800. which is crazy since there is no complimentary anything such as breakfast or a pool/health facility just a sugar cookie in the afternoon. We had to stay there due to other family members in town for a grandchild’s graduation. I would never stay there again due to the expense.
23 May 2025
Great, historic hotel with fantastic location and stunning views.
I did not have high expectations, mostly due to rhe name. The name sounded really odd and gave a weird, budget hotel vibe. But I will definitely stay here again. The staff of the restaurant and reception were friendly. The room had high ceilings and spectacular views. The desk was for once by the window and not against the wall. Breakfast is great. And the renovation of the building has been done with great taste.
It’s a small thing but the coffee at breakfast was cold to lukewarm. Small thing and could have said something about it.
22 May 2025
Exceptional
Location is perfect!!!!!! Rooms are beautiful!
14 May 2025
Fabulous
A good deal for its location and room/service quality! Love the dog toy with a pineapple hat they placed in the room. A lot of pineapple elements in the room and they add fun to the stay. Recommend to all!
12 May 2025
It was pleasant and fun.
The staff
Nothing
12 May 2025
Affordable stay in Chicago, better luck with the view
The location was great and the room was nice. The taxi to the airport was cheaper than Uber. The welcome drink and the bed was comfy
My view was awful. Nothing like the photos, it was on the back of the building. The restaurant is super expensive and they do not give discount to guests, 10 dollars for a porridge and 5 for a filter coffee. The gym was very basic.
11 May 2025
One of our go to hotels when visiting Chicago. Lovely stay.
Comfortable hotel with nice down town location. Would stay again.
No complaints.
7 May 2025
Exceptional
I loved the complementary welcome drinks, and the staff was super friendly. I had dinner at the restaurant and was very good and decently priced. The location was perfect for the things we wanted to do. We were super close to public transit.
The resort fees are fairly steep, but they are refunded.
25 April 2025
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!!!
High floor, great views, spacious room
some parts of the room need updating but it’s minor stuff.
23 April 2025
Really nice hotel.
The location was great and the beds were very nice and comfy.
Only one bottle of water for two people. I think each guest should have a bottle.
19 April 2025
Great location. Funky hotel.
Great location in the loop. Right by the old Marshall Fields building and about a block from the Chicago Theater.
Bathroom was tiny and extremely difficult to get into as door swung in and impeded entry.
18 April 2025
Great for couple of nights stay
The historical venue and cleanliness of the hotel.
17 April 2025
I only stayed one night but really liked what I saw
I didn't eat breakfast or lunch as i was in Chicagofor a conference. Location was great. Wish I had the time to take advantage of using the free bicycle. That would have been fun.
The bathroom was quite small but since I was alone it was fine
17 April 2025
Exceptional
LOVE THIS PLACE! STAFF IS AWSOME! BEST PLACE IVE EVER STAYED AT@
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17 April 2025
Absolutely freaking amazing location, bar, food, staff and everyone should check it out!
Prime location!! The most comfortable bed!! Gorgeous views and amazing food. Sashon went above and beyond to make our stay and trip to the airport outstanding. We are already planing to return. I could sit in our gorgeous room forever. Quiet even though downtown. Close to anything you want to do.
The age of the building is showing, but didn’t impact our stay.
12 April 2025
Exceptional
Perfect if seeing a show at Chicago Theater
30 March 2025
Very good
Generally a good stay. Some kind of a noise in the room which appeared to come from next door. Maintenance were very helpful dealing with it on the first day but it was back again the next day.
28 March 2025
the perfect spot in Chicago downtown
probably the perfect spot in Chicago downtown. Easy links to everywhere Great to walk around the downtown I like old style hotels and this is very well
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20 March 2025
The best place to stay in Chicago. Super friendly staff!
Location, location, location. Near metro, theatres and park.
20 March 2025
They may change you $25 dollars when u check in
Clean and nice hotel
Forced to change addition $25 dollars for this visit. Still not clear what is this about
4 March 2025
Great Chicago experience for the theater district, shopping, restaurants and sight seeing.
Location and amenities were outstanding.
No complaints.
24 February 2025
Always a Great experience at this Historic place.. One of my most favorite of all places to come and visit.
Location was Excellent!!
23 February 2025
Great, can’t wait to come back again!
Such cool architecture, cozy rooms, great staff, delicious food! Not my first time there and definitely not my last!
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17 February 2025
Great hotel.
Location. Cleanliness. Comfort.
Cable TV was spotty during NFL playoff game.
15 February 2025
Exceptional
The property was unique and architecturally amazing!! Loved the layout of the floors and our room was a perfect corner with an amazing view!!
Nothing
11 February 2025
My stay was very comfortable and restful.
The property was in a good location. Everything was working, clean, and easily accessible.
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8 February 2025
Exceptional
Everything. I can't say enough good things about this hotel. It has definitely set the bar for what I look for in a hotel stay.
There isn't anything I didn't love.
28 January 2025
A beautiful, stylish, and comfortable hotel in the vibrant heart of downtown Chicago.
I love the location of the hotel. You really feel in the thick of things. Since it was the holidays, the decorations were really fun. I appreciate the little touches like cookies in the afternoon. The public area is comfortable and was very cozy despite the cold weather. I love the whole vibe of the hotel. Best hotel beds I've ever slept in! Also, I had a great view of the NYE fireworks from my window!
The room was a little dark. It could benefit from another lamp or two. The surrounding area is pretty noisy with street musicians etc. (although that is part of the excitement of being in a big city).
23 January 2025
Excellent couple nights in great location.
Great locale and rendezvous spot. Comfort and amenities. Friendly staff.
Only comment here was some noisy activity in early morning on a Saturday was annoying. Not sure what it was, but sounded like slamming on something.
22 January 2025
Exceptional
It was very convenient for location purposes everything was walking distance
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Bicycle rental
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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28 August 2025
Exceptional