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The Thompson Hotel, Chicago

21 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The 247-room Thompson Chicago has a Gold Coast address with the casual opulence and views — of both city and lake — to match. A stylish, splurge-worthy hotel with an excellent location, thoughtful perks and destination-style dining without having to leave your room.”

Forbes review:

“Surrounded by historic mansions and top-shelf designer boutiques, Thompson Chicago is a cozy, stylish getaway in downtown Chicago. From the first step off the tony Gold Coast streets and into the industrial-turned-chic lobby, you are enveloped in an atmosphere that feels unmistakably cool.”

Telegraph review:

“The 247-room Thompson straddles the gap between trendy and cosy, opulent and relaxed. The superb onsite restaurant and location in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast district woo stylish types in town for nightlife, entrepreneurs in town for business and couples in town for a kid-free weekend.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Thompson Hotel, Chicago. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Chicago

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All you need to know

Situated at 21 East Bellevue Place, this 4-star luxury boutique hotel provides the very best in accommodation and room options for its guests. The hotel is situated in an excellent location where the most famous attractions and places of interest are within a short walk or a short drive away from the hotel. 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 less than 2 km away from the city while the famous Art Institute of Chicago is also located close to the hotel.

The hotel rooms are painted with warm and elegant colors that match beautifully with the modern decorations and décor of the rooms. The rooms also feature several standard amenities that make for a comfortable and luxurious stay in the hotel. Amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully stocked minibar and a controllable air conditioning system. The private bathrooms feature thoughtful touches such as bathrobes and bathroom slippers while amenities like deluxe bath and modern shower are also available.

The on-site restaurant serves several meals and dining options such as pasta, grilled seafood and different cocktails in a stylish setting. Guests can order for an in-room dining option.

The hotel has a large fitness center that is equipped with modern equipment.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Tane

22 August 2024

Very nice stay in a great part of the city.

Room was great and VERY comfortable bed and linens. Also the room was very quiet.

No restaurant or bar.

4.0
Anne

5 August 2024

Very good

Location in downtown was perfect, near the lake and great restaurants right across the street. Cool decor.

Restaurant and bar were closed for renovation

4.5
Caroline

9 July 2024

Chic hotel in prime downtown location

The location is excellent for walking to Michigan Ave. and the lakefront. The Metra stop is a longer walk, but not bad. We had a double room, #614, with lake views and windows on two sides. It made for a great stay for me and my daughter.

Morning coffee in the lobby would be nice.

4.0
Thomas

17 June 2024

Great location

Location

No restaurant and a bit pricey for what you get.

5.0
Tom

13 June 2024

My 10th stay there

Location

Waiting for the Tavern on Rush to open.

5.0
Rosemary

10 June 2024

Our stay was good overall. Friendly staff. The valet guys were awesome

The location was great

We had a dirty towel in our bathroom

4.5
Sharon

20 May 2024

Love Chicago and the hotel was nice but come on man way to expensive!

Great location in the Gold Coast area. Very clean, very courteous staff for the most part.

Property did not inform us that the bar and restaurant were under renovation until the day after that I could cancel reservations for free! They did give a fifty dollar credit but over charge me for the stay and had to call to straighten it out! Clerk told me that recreation center was on the 4th floor but didn’t look like I needed to know that because of my physical condition??? WTF really!!! Pets are allowed. Beds were comfortable but short and my feet hung off the bed, $1,200.00 for Two nights ouch!

5.0
Minhee

7 May 2024

Would highly recommend!

The location was ideal. Close to great restaurants and shopping. The room and lobby were welcoming and beautifully decorated. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Nothing.

5.0
Teneka

26 April 2024

It was an quiet and intimate Experience.

I absolutely loved Alex at the front desk. He was attentive and kind enought to search dinner locations for us. The room was spacious and quiet. I felt very safe in and around the hotel. TAHE VIEW was amazing of the lake.

Although I was grateful, I did not like having to stay in a double room when I reserved a King room. There was no microwaves or refrigerator in the room, that was disappointing. The bath tub was difficult to drain. The parking rate of $75 a night was horrible, but it's downtown so it was expected. Even with those minor concerns we enjoyed the stay and the staff. I would stay there again.

3.5
Amy

16 April 2024

Disappointed that the bar and restaurant were under construction.

I love this property. I have stayed over 10 times here and love the location.

No where in booking or their website they said that the bar area was under construction. I love meeting up with my friends at that bar. That was the main purpose of booking this hotel.

4.5
Amanda

15 April 2024

Excellent location, beautiful hotel

Beautiful hotel, superb shower, comfortable bed, walking distance to downtown

Cost of parking

5.0
Sarah

1 April 2024

Lovely Easter weekend stay at The Thompson.

Location and accommodating and friendly staff.

3.5
Leodan

30 March 2024

Confortable room, friendly staff, clean hotel, great location.

Confortable room, friendly staff, clean hotel, great location.

The acoustic of the walls is not great, you can hear people talking in the halls and the elevator operating all day and until late in the night.

5.0
Charlene

21 March 2024

Exceptional

Location was premium! The hotel is beautiful! Staff was super friendly and supportive.

Missing the bar/restaurant. Was in construction so I expect it will be great!

5.0
Alan

18 March 2024

Exceptional

location was great

4.5
Mary

17 March 2024

Fabulous

No swimming pool or restaurant available.

4.5
Gai

15 March 2024

Great location, wonderful rooms

Great location, large beautiful rooms

No breakfast, coffee corner in the lobby has a minimal variety and is expensive

5.0
Hilary

13 March 2024

Perfection and beyond.

Everything about Thompson Chicago is perfect from arrival and being greeted to departure and saying goodbye. Rooms are immaculate, location is amazing and staff goes above and beyond. I wont be staying anywhere else when I return to Chicago. Bravo!

N/A

5.0
Robert

11 March 2024

Seamlessly checked in on Thursday and checked out without a problem on Sunday

We did not have breakfast. The view from our room was nice. We could see Lake Michigan. Elevator was fast. Lobby was pleasant with a very friendly staff. And I loved the personalized welcome with my name on the TV.

The only complaint about the stay is something that you can't do anything about. 💯 rain on our Friday stay. Like I said. You guys can't fix that. Lol

4.0
Nico

5 March 2024

Very good

Very cool and stylish hotel with very nice and spacious rooms, huge shower and clean bathrooms. Well equipped fitness room with modern machines.

The restaurant and bar was closed due to renovations. Breakfast was served in room which was okay.

3.5
Jay

27 February 2024

Great hotel with great city views, just be aware of the extra charges of $150 per night for incidentals.

Great location, great views of the city.

It doesn’t state about the $150 per night incidental charges

4.5
Karen

14 February 2024

Nice hotel in a perfect location

Location is fantastic!

Restaurant & bar being remodeled so nothing except breakfast room service offered and they charge you a delivery fee plus 20% gratuity. $75 for overnight valet

4.0
Margaret

5 February 2024

An excellent location and such a comfortable room!

The room was a great size, bed sooo comfy, shower exceptional. And we loved the location!

Breakfast fromIn Room dining was slow and missing some of the components from the description. We wished we would have gone to find another restaurant.

5.0
Lindsey

1 February 2024

Lovely Chicago Hotel

Gorgeous hotel. Incredible room. Fantastic location.

I just wish it had a mini fridge to keep our drinks cold and any leftovers.

4.0
Noel

29 January 2024

Convenient but not Ideal

Excellent location.

Strange odor in the lobby and elevator. Valet parking was very expensive.

5.0
Stefano

26 January 2024

Nice days in Chicago

Style of the hotel, bar and restaurant

Maybe a little bit short my bed. I m 6.1

4.5
Fiona

22 January 2024

Great hotel for business stays

Staff were friendly and efficient, rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. Great location for work.

Nothing

3.5
Maria

16 January 2024

Pleasant

Location is amazing. Room was nice and clean.

Food at the restaurant was very bad. Soup was salty, cauliflower overcooked. Staff members and front of house very kind and polite . I think they are about to close it down. Once they open the new restaurant, I will give it a chance.

4.0
Denise

15 January 2024

Nice stay

Very nice hotel

One piece of furniture was cracked or broken. There are no vending machines for small snacks ect.

5.0
Victoria

4 January 2024

Exceptional

The room views were great. The room and bathroom were super nice, clean, and comfortable. Fantastic bathtub. The whole hotel was so cozy. I'd definitely book there again.

5.0
Megan

3 January 2024

Awesome staff, cozy lobby vibes, clean stay.

We had a big hiccup with our air bnb and last minute had to change locations for our entire family but upon arrival the staff was incredibly professional and so helpful. They made our last couple days in Chicago a dream. We cannot recommend this hotel enough.

Breakfast at the Nico restaurant was sub-par. Food was not the best quality, staff was helpful and kind but for an $18 eggs dish I expected fresher eggs, potatoes, general quality for the price I was paying.

5.0
Ellen

2 January 2024

Second time here and will stay again - love it!

Love the location and vibe of this hotel. Pleasant, cozy in lovely neighborhood.

Front door welcome and help. Either non-existent or disinterested staff.

5.0
Jasmin

22 December 2023

City Trip

Staff were very friendly and helpful, check-in & check-out very fast and easy. Beautiful corner room, with enough space.

N/A

5.0
Melissa

16 December 2023

Perfect!

Room was beautiful, comfortable bed, beautiful views! Staff was also very kind, courteous, and efficient.

Nothing!

3.5
Panita

16 December 2023

Went for work. They gave me a room with two full beds even though I booked a king. Although they gave me a $50 voucher b

Good location

Hotel breakfast not good

5.0
Jeff

4 December 2023

Exceptional

Perfect location, amazing excellent service. I had an easy and confortable stay . .

4.0
Karen

19 November 2023

Perfect Gold Coast stay.

Location is fantastic. Easy check in and out. Friendly, helpful staff.

Nothing.

5.0
Marcia

17 November 2023

Exceptional

Very clean, spacious room. Check in and out was very fast.

5.0
Logan

13 November 2023

Exceptional

The location was absolutely perfect! Everything about our stay was perfect, especially for the cost of the room. We would definitely revisit and recommend this hotel!

We were not expecting to have to pay for the valet parking which was a little upsetting.

4.5
Eveline

3 November 2023

Fabulous

Perfect location, nice vibe to the hotel

5.0
Tom

30 October 2023

My 20th time staying there. Love it

Bar and restaurant. Location.

N/A

3.5
Kimicia

27 October 2023

They are over promising and truly under delivering!

Area was great and close to everything

I paid for a suite and got some bs room. They stated the reason for this room was that booking.com does not verify the room I chose. I don’t think that’s fair because I paid for a bigger room and what I got WAS NOT COMPARABLE FOR 415 darn dollars!! Disappointed

5.0
Tom

27 October 2023

I luv Chicago.

Location, the hotel and the quality Of the room.

Only two days.

4.5
Mary

26 October 2023

it was wonderful.

The location was fabulous and the vibe was Modern and room clean. All in all...will stay again.

being on the 20th floor, we waited quite a bit for an elevator to take us down to the lobby.

4.5
Kenneth

19 October 2023

Fabulous

Location, nice room

Breakfast

5.0
Jessica

30 August 2023

Perfect

Everything! It’s perfect, and location is perfect

Can add a water boiler to the rooms to make tea, otherwise everything is perfect

5.0
Otwell

30 August 2023

Exceptional

Very nice and very clean

4.0
Sandra

19 August 2023

Our stay was good,

Great location, clean, functional

Since Hyatt bought this boutique hotel, they now charge $50 for early check-in (what??) and they no longer have coffee in the lobby in the morning. That was disappointing as we have stayed here many times. It doesn’t quite feel like a boutique hotel anymore.

4.5
Jutta

18 August 2023

A very enjoyable stay

The Thompson was recommended by a friend and we were happy we followed his lead. The location was brilliant, one block off Lake Michigan and Mag Mile. Bus stop nearby, Red line two/three blocks away. The room was generous, the interior modern. Really great bathroom. The staff was very friendly.

4.5
Christina

9 August 2023

A lovely stay with a just okay sleep

Location, location, location AND staff

With the price of one nights stay, beds should be minimally Queen size. Over $500 night for two full-size beds.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Massage

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry
  • - Dry cleaning
  • - Ironing service
  • - Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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