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The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, in Chicago, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury hotel. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Guests found the service "helpful". What travelers said they loved: "the service", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks") and seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. Conde Nast placed the hotel on their Gold List and it made the prestigious T L "Top 500" list. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including The Italian Village Restaurants , The Ritz-Carlton Chicago/A Four Seasons Hotel , and Trattoria No. 10 . Also nearby: Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago School Of Professional Psychology , and Mundelein College Loyola Univ . Other local places to consider are Hotel Burnham and Swissotel Chicago.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a mini honeymoon, the day after we got married. What an awesome experience! Bathroom was very large, bed was super comfortable, and room service was tastey and reasonably priced. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great location. Spotless rooms. Trademark out-of-this-world beds. All-around tasteful design and lighting. The evening turndown service is also a nice touch. The only negatives are:- the cramped gym-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents are a huge fan of Sofitel. They loved their weekend stay here when they were visiting Chicago. Although in their opinion, it didn't measure up to the other branches located across the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sofitel is a French chain with a well-earned positive reputation. The Sofitel Water Tower was a very attractive hotel with modern decor, clean rooms, and a great location close to Michigan Avenue. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, super clean rooms, centrally located and relatively reasonable price = I will return to this location on my next visit to Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great hotel and perfect location to shopping, restaurants, train stations etc. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The bar was very cute, and looked like a great place for drinks. The room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Happy graduation to me! What better than to celebrate my accomplishment than by spending the weekend at a nice hotel and eating at a fabulous restaurant? Through Perfect Escapes (I know corny...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The interior is warm, inviting, and extremely interesting to look at. The staff are so friendly and go that extra mile to make your stay a little bit more special. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**** I changed it to a 5-star experience because for the price I paid ($172) that was really a fantastic deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***A little taste of France in Chicago...........that is why I chose the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Several colleagues and I stayed at this hotel while in Chicago for a convention. Great location just a bit off the magnificent mile. As I approached the hotel I was most impressed with the modern...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent hotel. I chose this hotel for a weekend trip to Chicago and could not have been happier with my choice. The location is perfect. Located right downtown and within walking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
given the fact that I spend about 2 weeks a month on the road for work, it is always good to know that your home away from home will be up to the task. The Sofitel in Chicago is located in a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this hotel many times for work, for weddings, for play - and every time I adore it. It's a palatable modern, clean in design, yet simply lavish. I love the feel of this place and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i can't afford to stay here but my friend's company can afford to put her up here. it was a really nice hotel in a great location. if you can afford to spend some money then def stay here. the bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Designed by the French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, this hotel is truly a wonder to see. We stayed here for three nights and were very pleased with the service, the friendly staff and the interior...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice contemporary hotel in a nice location.The best parts of this hotel are the lobby and the restaurant and bar located there. The rooms are very nice as well. The bathrooms are oversized and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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For a few years, my boyfriend and I have had standing reservations at the Sofitel on New Year's Eve and each time, I have been freshly impressed and excited to stay there. EVERYTHING is perfect...from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you want to splurge on yourself and have a nice drink and have some good scenery to go with it then this is the place for you. They do have some specials, but generally its good for that after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite hotels in the country. The building's architecture is stunning, the interior finish is flawless and the service is great. The prices are high, but not anything crazy, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok hotel. It probably depends on what you like and want in a hotel. I love the "classic glamor," so Sofitel seemed to be a wrong choice. The modern design is not quite glam enough - it felt somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sofitel is great hotel to stay at. However, my review will be based on the service I encountered as a vendor coming into an event.Came here this weekend for a wedding ...and I must say, the service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lobby bar is great. Decor, especially in common areas, is cool. Beds are suuuuuuuuper comfy...feather bed type under cushion. Gym is clean and decent....although pretty small...good enough for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here for our 888 wedding and the beginning of our honeymoon. The room conveniences such as ironing board were very helpful. The room design was restful and inspiring. We think this is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful inside& out!!The hotel is amazing, the lobby bar is great, weather or not your a guest, you should stop in and check it out! (Le Bar) The staff is warm and helpful and the rooms are hip and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luxurious.Parisian sensibility, impossibly comfortable beds, large marble baths stocked with Roger & Gallet and impeccable service encompass only a small sample of what accompanies a reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One issue that I have with contemporary hotels is that they aren't comfortable. For comfort, one usually has to visit the classics: 4 Season, Ritz, the Drake. However, Sofitel at the Water Tower...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Staying at Sofitel Chicago was a definite treat for me... it was kind of a bummer that I was staying alone since this is the kind of place you want your significant other to enjoy with you!Since we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place said "luxurious" to me. From the architecture which was beautiful and clean with lots of open spaces to the staff, my experience here was completely delightful. But, my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was in Chicago and I didn't want to stay at the W (downtown, not by the lake), this is where I stayed. It was maxin. The architecture of the hotel allows some guests to look almost...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Should of stayed at the W... Funky hotel look with no soul... And the rooms are small... Approaches hip - but not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here because of the enthusiastic positive reviews on Trip Advisor and Yelp. We might have had a one in a million experience, but we:- were served a hairy salad (a long black hair held a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super funky digs. The building is a triangle, so there are angled ballrooms , and they have plush, punk-purple carpeting. All the furnishings are mucho modern.Great for events and weddings. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my wedding at the Sofitel and it was absolutely AMAZING...I could probably write a book about everything, but Ill TRY to keep it short (kinda)... THE STAFF & SERVICEFirst of all, let me start by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this hotel us just breath taking. everything from the valet to the lobby to the suites. my company just had their xmas party there and we were in one of the "party rooms". great little appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My most recent trip to Chicago officially confirmed for me that "boutique" hotels are overrated. Sofitel's French influence is initially charming and staff is very friendly. But countless details...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here not too long ago. It was very nice, but for the money and the caliber of hotel it was, there wasn't very much service to go with it. It was very easy to check in, but the staff didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful hotel! Beautiful Rooms! Must Stay!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here a half dozen times and keep coming back. I've always received gracious service at this flagship Sofitel - and the other properties of this under-celebrated French chain. The hotel's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been staying here for 3 nights now and no complaints. The room is very big and roomy. The lighting and furnishings are modern. My view from the 20th floor is beautiful. The bathroom is all marble...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. We had an Executive Deluxe King. Granted it was not cheap and we didn't get some "deal" but since this was a birthday present weekend, I wanted it to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2nd VISIT - 17th NOVEMBERInteresting this site should allow you to review the same place twice in a different review which is doesn't. I think thats a flaw.We went for Breakfast here on 17th November...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, the bedding is luxe. They have a fully encased comforter, so there is no typical hotel bed cover of suspicious cleanliness that you must throw off the bed as soon as you arrive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This might be my second favorite hotel in Chicago.We had a romantic weekend getaway at the Sofitel, and I was pretty impressed. Most everything about this hotel is pleasant.The lobby smells SO good....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel really knows how to throw a wedding. As a Day of Wedding Coordinator, I have seen a lot of spaces, with a lot of staff, who clearly has no clue. The Sofitel KNOWS. They are there to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm going to be brief about the Sofitel. It is a modern hotel with great style. They have the coolest bathrooms and their rooms are nice. The restaurant in the Sofitel is very weird. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome hotel. I stayed here during a visit home at New Years. From the parking valets to the nightly turn down service, everything was just great. There's a restaurant, bar and 24hour room service if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like a hotel with a European flair- then the Sofitel is for you. Just came from a 4 day stay and the Sofitel is class and elegance without being stuffy. The rooms are spacious and modern with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed in a couple nice hotels in Chicago, but this really takes the cake. The room was perfect, the view was perfect, everything was perfect. I really cant explain it. The staff was very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never have I ever stayed in a classier and more elegant hotel. The building architecture and decor are in impeccable taste, kudos to the interior decorator and the architect. Everyone of the hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what's the best thing about this place? Just swagger in like you are staying there, frolic across the color changing floor, go to the elevators, and chose the 2nd from the top floor. There,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is stunning. Absolutely stunning. The architecture is absolutely phenomenal, while the service is great. I love the lobby. The place looked nice on the inside, too. Not a bad stay. And,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to Le Bar at the Hotel Sofitel several time, I have to say it's one of my favorite places to get a drink in the area.I really enjoy the modern elegance and decor of the lobby. Clean...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever family or friends stay here, I leave them a little bit jealous as I head back to my apartment. I want to stay! Love the aesthetic of the clean, minimal rooms. Its so Euro. I actually want to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel Lounge... I love the sofitel lounge, it's a wonderful place to stop and grab a drink with friends. The dark warm tones of wood, the roaring fireplace and the beautiful ladies that deliver...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to stay at the Sofitel every month on business trips to Chicago. Fabulous views, stunning architecture, wonderful breakfasts and a bed I actually wanted to buy, it was that comfortable. And...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very polite--almost too polite sometimes. The view from our room was amazing and the bed was to die for. I will spend the rest of my life trying to find a bed that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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This hotel is wonderful for it's modern look and European flair. Their restaurant downstairs has a large outside patio for summer-time outdoor eating. When you order coffee, they bring a french press to your...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel bar is beautiful with a tasty assortment of various martini drinks. The raztini was especially good and highly effective. The decor is elegant, dark and comfotable. The clientel however...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a single night at Sofitel on July 22, 2006 at the end of a weeklong Chicago stay and had a great time. My room had a great view, I had a long hot bath, and after some great tips from the Chief...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is an architectural marvel. I felt like I was walking into the future. Le Bar is one of the most stylish bars I've seen in the city. You get the classy feel of the Signature Lounge minus...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hear Sofitel and i immediately think Motel 6.Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is no Motel 6. The doormen here are beyond helpful. The cafe & lobby bar are great spots to pick up a complimentary coffee or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best hotel bar in Chicago to grab drinks at. It's a bit of a swanky atmosphere and it's always a good crowd. It gets crowded so sometimes it's hard to get a table, but if you are only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
J'adore cet hotel!!! Now I know what it feels to be an angel sleeping in a cloud of heavenly bliss. My stay here was just magnificent. Quite suiting being right off of the Mag Mile. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Le Bar is fantastic as long as you can get a seat! I appreciate the munchies that are brought out with your drinks. This is a great place to meet for drinks. The decor is gorgeous.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hotel! I attended a benefit for Cystic Fibrosis at the Sofitel last night and thought it was the perfect venue for a party. It's a beautiful hotel, spacious enough for the 300 people at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the lounge at the Sofitel Hotel. A guy I had been out with a few times recently took me for drinks here and I was very impressed by his choice. It's swanky and a great place to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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I thoroughly love the overall design of the Sofitel hotel, which is actually a bit west of the famous Water Tower. The building has a funky overall shape, and has really cool interiors without going o...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here with friends who have stayed here, I was very impressed with the service and food. It of course is very pricey but definitely nice if you are in the mood for a nice bottle of wine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lounge on the first floor is a great spot to grab a few drinks while waiting to hit the town. Great vibe and good music. The hotel staff and service are wonderful all the way around. The locatoin...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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We stayed at the Sofitel for a week on a visit to Chicago. The hotel is conveniently located a few blocks from the John Hancock tower and the hustle and bustle of the Magnificent Mile stores. The hotel, an...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beautiful artwork and great service really brings out the beauty of this great hotel. The hotel is designed with Italian painting and furniture. The lobby has some real nice sofas and chairs to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel is my favorite new hotel in Chicago in terms of design, coolness and comfort. Designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, the Sofitel is a glistening glassy object with fanciful angles...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to have drinks. A complete and utter beauty. The hotel is just unbelievably beautiful. The staff is just as beautiful. Great place to stay or just to visit for some drinks. Highly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An architectural beauty. From outside and inside. Nice common areas, even in front of the elevators. Didnt stay here but came here to hang out. Drinks at the first floor lounge are good. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Just two blocks west of the Mag-Mile and two blocks north of a Red Line CTA stop, this magnificent hotel claims its own Chicago architectural style. As beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Service...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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My fiance and I spent four wonderful nights at the Sofitel over Memorial Day weekend. Our suite was beautiful with many ammenities, including a very comfortable feather bed and down comforter. They do a turn...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2003
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Nice room amenities, nice view, good location. The bar in the restaurant (cafe architects) has a nice, modern atmosphere with interesting lighting (very expensive drinks, but the goat cheese apetizer was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2003
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Staying at the Sofitel Chicago is better than eating Chocolate. The service is wonderful!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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I stayed at the Sorbitol about a month ago. At first, I was not impressed by the hotel but after a day I found it to be quite classy. The food and service was excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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I truly enjoyed my stays at the Sofitel. I've recommended the hotel to many friends and colleagues.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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We stayed at the Sofitel over the Labor Day weekend and were really impressed! The building is truly magnificent; the interior is absolutely stunning and very cleverly done. The location is perfect,just a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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Award-winning Paris-based architect Jean-Paul Viguier has designed the 32-story hotel in a stunning prism shape, which rises up majestically and offers a striking addition to the architectural composition of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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This hotel made me feel content. Everything about the room exceeded my...
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We stayed at the Sofitel recently and I have to say it was a fabulous little getaway for us. The rooms are modern and comfortable. We had an oversized room with a great view. The hotel also has...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in Chicago, Illinois. Check the weather, and locate...
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This Sofitel is conveniently located adjacent to the Magnificent Mile and approximately 15 miles from O'Hare International Airport. The hotel affords views of Lake Michigan. On-site dining includes a...
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This place made me feel respected. The staff called you by your name when you...
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Contemporary and stylish rooms with the most amazingly comfortable feather beds and an indulgent marble bath with all the amenities. Easy walking distance to many great restaurants and shopping, as well as the...
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This French gem is just a block from upscale shopping, including the Water Tower Place mall and Oak Street's exclusive boutiques. Spacious rooms with light African wood furnishings are sleek and sophisticated....
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The service staff was courteous, timely and attentive to all of our needs. Breakfast in bed made my Sunday. The crepes were "berry" delish. The feather bed was pure luxury. It was the...
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It made me feel practical. Ok, I am a Marriott employee and I got the employee...
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I recently stayed at the sofitel for 5 days on a business trip. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and practical. The staff was very helpful and the hotel is very well located. Just steps from Michigan...
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It's fitting that Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is just one block from the "Magnificent Mile," because the hotel is a study in magnificence itself contemporary in style and design, embracing the city's rich...
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