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W Chicago City Center

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Local(312) 332-1200
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172 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

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W Chicago City Center
Local(312) 332-1200
Fax(312) 917-5771

172 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

http://www.whotels.com

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The Midland Hotel, in Chicago, is a 4 star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "loop" area, and provides free parking. What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the service", "the staff", and "the room". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", and "great". Guests found the service "helpful" and "friendly", but some also found it "disinterested". 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 Park Hyatt Chicago and Sutton Place Hotel.

Message From W Chicago City Center

The right place for every venture, from high finance to high romance.

  • In the heart of Chicago's Loop
  • AAA 4 Diamond Hotel
  • Ristorante we and Whiskey Blue

In the heart of Chicago's downtown Loop, W Chicago - City Center puts you center stage for work and play. Our 369 guest rooms, including 12 suites and 47 mega-sized rooms, are equipped with a down-cushioned chaise, the W signature bed with a pillow-topped mattress, silky 350-thread count linens, goose down comforter and pillows, and an iridescent duvet cover. Seductive ristorante we, W's Tuscan-influenced restaurant, appeals to the eye and pleases the palate. At nightfall, a DJ spins tunes from the second-floor balcony bar, while W's eclectic, electric Whiskey Bar raises the curtain on nightlife as hot as the clientele. Free wireless access in our public spaces. With W Hotels, your wish is our command with our Whatever/Whenever service. We'll provide whatever you want, whenever you want it (really!).

Expert Reviews of W Chicago City Center

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Recreated as a luxury hotel in 2002, this property sits in the heart of Chicago's well-known Loop. Located near Sears Tower, Grant Park and the Chicago Art Institute, it is nonetheless more of an upscale...
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User Reviews of W Chicago City Center

Yelp.com Review - by Mary T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was meeting an old friend for a drink, we needed a place that was relatively close to both of us and where he could get a nice glass of wine. We definitely satisfied the first criterion, the second...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karim A.

1.0 of 5 stars. DO NOT STAY HERE - 4 WORDS - CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE! THEY NEVER RETURN YOUR EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS. I AM SPECIFICALLY SPEAKING TOWARDS THE W CITY CENTERS SALES TEAM. If you are a business...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenny C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been to the W Chicago - City Center in a while, so I thought it was time for a visit while in Chicago. I'm a points whore so doing a "mattress run" is a no brainer for me.Hotel is located...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Very trendy, cool looking hotel. However when I tried to get information for a wedding and reception for 45 people I was told that my party was too small and perhaps I'd be better elsewhere. Thanks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter M.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place was a big disappointment. The experience really dulled my view of the W brand. - We were initially placed in a (tiny) room directly across from an elevator bank. We were kept awake until...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne B.

1.0 of 5 stars. DON'T. EVER. STAY. HERE.OK, I said it. I arrived at this hotel for business last week. From the beginning, customer service was terrible. The guy up front snickered that I didn't have any Starwood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph W.

1.0 of 5 stars. no water until 8:30 on a Friday? then only decaff the next morning? f'real how does a hotel run out of coffee?
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Glen F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The W: Very upscale youth hostel. Thin walls. High concept. Disco ball spinning in the main lobby. Comfy, modern lounge couches all over the lobby. Friendly front-desk staff behind hip-looking glass...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is interesting. Lobby and decor are modern, as other reviews will tell you. I hate the cologne in the elevators... Rooms are OK, but nothing to write home about. It's an old building...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Probably 4 star food but at 5 star prices. Not bad, but there are much better places for your Chicagoland dollar.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by phong-lan h.

5.0 of 5 stars. What's up with the average 3 stars?Guess they weren't in Suite 1209 -1210After a hell day of travel, miss connection due to Delta errors, cold front and rain... I was soooo elated to check in!!The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rudy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to a few get togethers and parties at this hotel, as well as have stayed the night. It is beautiful lobby and great layout. the staff is amazing, probably one of the most professional in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Giggly c.

5.0 of 5 stars. The lobby is beautiful. Have you been in there at night (like 3am), when it's almost empty, dark, and the disco balls are lit, so it looks like stars in the sky? It's amazing. So romantic, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmen K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This W staff here is 100x more approachable and friendlier than the W on Lakeshore. The lounge/lobby is beautiful and inviting. Concierge very helpful and accessible. Even though the rooms were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by T K.

2.0 of 5 stars. In general, this hotel was a disappointment. I was expecting much more from a W.The front desk is in an odd location - it requires directions to find. The decor in the hotel is modern.I checked in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Enrique A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it.Loved the lounge area, and that night they had happy hour or cheap drinks, can't remember but it was nice. The rooms and bathrooms were very nice too, a bit small, but decorated very nicely....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by angel s.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I stayed at the W for the 4th of July weekend. While I must be honest, we got a good deal on the room, but we stayed because of its location to the Theater district. I was very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great location, comfortable rooms,
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon B.

3.0 of 5 stars. We visited Chicago over Memorial Day weekend and stayed at the W City Center. It has the same feel as other Ws we've been to; hip, stylish and sleek. The interesting thing is that once you enter the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam C.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE best garlic bread in town! All three meals are awsome here!
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here a few nights while working on a project. In fairness to this hotel property - I suppose it was true to itself, but it just wasn't me. I just couldn't get comfortable. If you like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carsten S.

2.0 of 5 stars. another mediocre experience in Chicago. i have to admit that i wasn't expecting too much from this place, after all it is a hotel restaurant. but it got pretty good reviews and it was more or less...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kolleen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is strictly about "The Living Room Bar" in the lobby.Loved it.Maybe it's because we were there early on a Saturday or because it wasn't a busy weekend, but we had the place practically to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is only for the lounge/bar. We randomly decided to come here on a Saturday night. We were hoping to find a nice quiet place where a group of 8 girls could catch up. This was the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love "W" Hotels. They always have friendly staff and cool, loungey atmosphere in the lobby. Two very small examples of why my stay at the "W" City Center was memorable. It was my Birthday weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Clayton P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nothing to write home about.Standard W rooms, noisy as hell with the L running right around the building Your typical service and W lounge/lobby down below.Next time I am in Chicago I am in no hurry...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mark b.

5.0 of 5 stars. great dining experience. INCREDIBLE GARLIC BREAD APPETIZER!!! it's an "tuscan italian steakhouse" the steak i got was ok... if you're trying to experience chicago steak, this is not the place to go,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by William K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The We restaurant and bar is stunningly beautiful... for me, that's it's most distinguishing characteristic. The food was great. So was the service. The prix fixe menu was $42 (I think) and with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lissette A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great hotel! You get upscale without the snobby. The rooms are spacious and the decor in the rooms are classy. The Hotel itself is great and you'll have tons of fun at bar. The prices are a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

4.0 of 5 stars. We stayed at the W the weekend just before Christmas. I went with a bit of trepidation, given that I am not a particular fan of the W on Lex in NYC. A major discount on the regular rate was the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine N.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVES: -the hotel itself is just majorly cute and has a great vibe-great concierge, Jeff, who will tell you where the hot parties going on that weekend are-car service available for hotel guests...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine N.

5.0 of 5 stars. EXCELLENT!!! OMG big shoutout to the gorgonzola garlic bread!!! You're cheesiness will forever be in my heart.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Swakky, Trendy & More

This place REALLY is a hotel/nightclub. Rooms aren't very big but enough for me. Quite pricey. GReat martini's that come with a tin on the side which I absolutely love! & hot sangria? That was different. O...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie C.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is a review of the room service and for screwing up my check in / bill. The room service is AWFUL. Your food will take 90 minutes when they tell you 40. You ask for fresh veggies and you ask...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Whatever, whenever!" What a lovely motto for a hotel chain!I'm loving my stay here, it's one of the few bright spots of the week. At first I was incredibly nervous, I had booked this place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tor B.

2.0 of 5 stars. W. Whatever.What happened to the luxury that was the "W"? I haven't given up on the W brand, but I probably will not be staying at the W Chicago City Center again. Here's why: 1. Rooms are old,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nice hotel, but it is near the track so it is loud and it is loud all night long. I like the vibe in the lounge and the whiskey blue bar. It has a very nightclub like feel. The drinks are ok the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is just a review for the bar:Dark, plenty of seating, expensive but decadent cocktails, luxurious setting. This bar makes me want to wear stilettos and fancy jewelry, in a good way.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hill P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here twice and left very happy both times. The garlic bread with the gorgonzola cheese dipping sauce is out of this world. Seriously I could eat it for every meal for the rest of my life....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Misse D.

4.0 of 5 stars. So many ups, so many downs.I've been here a few times for drinks in the lobby and parties in their ballrooms. I love the space and always have had a good time. My 30th birthday was held here. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I get the appeal of a trendy boutique hotel, but there are definitely better places to stay downtown and not feel cramped in your room or alienated by the thumping music in the lobby or the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Better stay away

I stayed for 5 days at the Downtown "W" hotel (on Adams St.) on my first trip to Chicago. I had very high expectations. Almost everything went wrong, from a tiny room (probably about the smallest i've ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Better stay away

I stayed for 5 days at the Downtown "W" hotel (on Adams St.) on my first trip to Chicago. I had very high expectations. Almost everything went wrong, from a tiny room (probably about the smallest i've ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicholas W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I picked ristorante we for my girlfriend's b-day dinner. It started out shaky. The hostess looked she had a rough night and the welcome was not warm. But the $12 valet for Theatre parking was nice. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is a nightclub with guest rooms (or a small Vegas hotel without a casino). Once inside, you have no idea what time of day it is. Trance and ambient music flows through the public areas and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ristorante We (located in the W Hotel) is a good spot to grab lunch in the Loop. They bill themselves as an Italian steakhouse but for lunch you can get any of your standard lunch favorites like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ristorante We is my go-to lunch spot whenever I have to entertain a client. The food is always tasty, service is always good, and it's never terribly crowded, so I can always get a reservation. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Claire H.; the lemon drops are yummy here. We had that and cookies and milk...a roomful of booze in the lounge and we ordered...yup...a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a tall glass...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole V.

4.0 of 5 stars. After contemplating Ristorante We for months now as a client lunch destination, I finally made my first visit. Upon choosing a time and date I easily made reservations for a late lunch. I did my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Get an upgrade to a suite. It's worth it. I've had two friends stay in the suites at this property... and they are pretty cool. Again, I am not a fan of the W Chain, but I like this one.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny A.

3.0 of 5 stars. We came her for after dinner drinks last week and thought the lobby was very trendy. The waitress was very attractive but hard to find for refills. It's too bad that they didn't have better seating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elise E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I took my (now) ex-boyfriend here for his birthday one year. The food was delicious, however it was extremely overpriced for what you got. Everything was separate, so you had to order your meat, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. We closed down the bar/lounge last night! Yes, yes we did. I love swanky. My friends had their wedding reception at the W City Center last night and they knew how to throw a parrrtay! We were provided...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here for a business trip and had an average-good experience. At least it was not the boring cookie cutter hotel I usually have to stay in for these sorts of trips. I got in pretty early,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I arrived here at about 11 PM on a Sunday night exhausted, grouchy, and a little irritated after a 4 hour flight from San Francisco. I had a 7 AM meeting and work to finish before I went to bed.The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here for business. Convenient location. I was on an upper floor. If you're very sensitive to sound, make sure you request a quiet room or don't be surprised by the frequent rumbling sounds of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I ate here about a year ago, and it was GREAT! Even better when you are not paying for it=) Definitely get the garlic bread, its amazing. I wish I lived in Chicago so I could eat here more often. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire H.

4.0 of 5 stars. In every way but the service, this is a three-star W. After staying at the Lakeshore location with its drool-worthy views and conveniently located Bliss spa, the City Center one was just kind of eh....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mick S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love staying at W hotels. This wasn't my favorite. Bliss products: coolSwank bar downstairs: coolWhenever/Whatever service: cool - but dangerous$28 bowl of oatmeal and pot of coffee: what the f*ck!?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Terren J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This not the best W hotel I've stayed at, but it's not bad. I stay here for business trips and it's convenient. I've been warned that the rooms are very small so I've always requested free upgrades as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great W to get a deal. I booked a $159 room for Easter night for business, and it came with a free Bliss Spa product. Pretty cool! They also had some really yummy hot sangria and little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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We Love We

What's Tuscany doing in Mrs. O'Leary's town? I mean, hi, we're Chicago. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Um. I guess a lot of you hate this hotel. Maybe if I paid $300 a night I'd be pissed, but every time I stay here I book my room through Hotwire, and I get some sick deals. The last time I stayed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for drinks and apps with the work crew last Friday night and we liked it. They have an extensive wine list, and their cocktails are nice n strong...as they should be, because this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The comfiest beds that I can recall. We were so in love with the bed that we were looking at their in-room catalog for the purchase price. On an extended July 4th holiday, we would find ourselves in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by berkeley f.

3.0 of 5 stars. Quick review of the hotel itself - I first stayed here about 3 years ago. I dig W's because A) I travel alot and W's have a solid theme. You can walk into the W Dallas or the W Seattle or the W...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanin B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The hotel lobby is gorgeous. I have never stayed at this W hotel but, I have eaten at Ristorante We in the hotel a few times. The food is over priced and each time I have been here the waiter has had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M H.

3.0 of 5 stars. As everyone knows, the W is known for it's contemporary, chic decor and of course, the Bliss Spa. W City Center needs a little help, though. It's decor lives up to W's reputation, but the rooms are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was taken here for lunch on the first day of the new job. We got seated quickly, service was good, and my sea scallops special of the day was a good sized portion and tasty. Pricey, so it wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Since this place is right by my house I have been wanting to try it for a long time - and now I can't wait to go back! The W hotel is amazing - and the whole feel of this place is very Las Vegas (and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert M.

1.0 of 5 stars. So I stay here on business and must say for an upscale hotel charging over $300 a night it is pretty crappy.It is very loud at timess (Some rooms near the L must drive people crazy). I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Personally, I am not a fan of the W Hotels. Personally, they try too hard.They love to deck out their lobbys, put velvet plum pillows on top of beds, adorn their bathrooms with Bliss products, make...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ashton c.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not a fan of this place. The staff had a very lazy attitude, terrible customer service, waay overpriced, the room was blah, no special perks. I asked for an Ipod speaker thingy and they couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey A.

2.0 of 5 stars. My cousin had her wedding reception here last summer, and holy crap what a shitstorm it was.For one, the food was cold. Every last bit of food was cold. This includes soup, salmon, and fillet mignon -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexzandra A.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are a few things I know for certain about this hotel, one is that I work here and another is that we are a very small hotel with limited staff and a huge clientele. Personally, I know that we go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nia W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love the W City Center.W hotels are known for being uberhip, and this one is no exception: you pretty much feel like you are in a seductive music video as soon as you walk in, thanks to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Desiree K.

5.0 of 5 stars. What's Tuscany doing in Mrs. O'Leary's town? I mean, hi, we're Chicago. We love our steaks big and meaty, the kind you can't miss when you're brandishing your polished silverware. So yeah, we like our...
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Yelp.com Review - by matt a.

1.0 of 5 stars. I arrive at the W late on a Sunday night. Even though the lobby is completely empty, terrible 1996 house music is throbbing full blast through the speakers. The girl at the front desk is half-asleep....
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Yelp.com Review - by Karman L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Agree with Jeremy S. This could be one of the worst W Hotel I stayed at. (BTW - Montreal is the BEST!!!)The room is small. Service was so so.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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not worth the price.

the room was really really small. like a european size room. the size of the bathroom was ridiculous - you had to contort your body just to brush your teeth! i got a wake up call at 4.45am that i never ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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not worth the price.

the room was really really small. like a european size room. the size of the bathroom was ridiculous - you had to contort your body just to brush your teeth! i got a wake up call at 4.45am that i never ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana h.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have been in two rooms at this location. I wasn't impressed by either of them. I found them to be bland, small and gaudy. I usually like gaudy! The hallways are filled with boring "art" or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stayed at the W City Centre over the marathon weekend, and had mixed feelings. The location was perfect for the marathon as it was close to the start and finish, and it is very close to the theatre...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hmm, I wonder if the management has changed, because most of the negative reviews are fairly recent. I had my 30th b-day party here last year and the staff was wonderful to work with. The party went...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ricky B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I stayed at this W on haloween saturday. First when we got there they put us in the wrong room.we had booked a double and got a single. The single room was ridiculously small. So we called down and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennis H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stayed here between Christmas and New Year's. Starwood Gold membership gave me a free upgrade, and the much larger room on an upper floor was great - absolutely no complaints.Unfortunately, I had a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tabetha J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Kind of crazy. This place is super swank in the lobby. Sort of West Elmy with a plum velvet twist. Light projections, art, velvet furniture, black lobby. 2 door guys, 1 concierge, 2 desk people, 1...
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User Review

If you really think being hip is that great, you definitely pay for it. They are good about upgrades, and cookies and juice welcome you ...
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Yelp.com Review - by doug m.

2.0 of 5 stars. one word describes the w city center, "issues". not grandma drives me crazy issues, but i forgot to take my meds and dont know why this gun is in my hand issues. stayed at one their nicer rooms on the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane K.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is a dump. Actually, for a party in the lobby area the place is fantastic and amazing. But as far as the rooms... and people.. It seems as though they have some severe...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Raw F.

1.0 of 5 stars. My company had it's Christmas party in the city; so not to drive drunk we got a room here. I believe the mediocre staff gets paid to be aloof. The house music from 1982 playing in the lobby is a...
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Yelp.com Review - by andriy k.

2.0 of 5 stars. My experience in this hotel was not very good. If you want a good W in chicago the lakeshore one is better.My room was looking into some other building and the bathroom has a weird setup. Not that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ristorante We is located in the W Hotel - City Center. I used to come here quite frequently and definitely miss this place. It's a relaxing lunch spot with outstanding italian food. I am surprised...
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Very chic and upscale hotel

I absolutely loved the ambiance of this hotel. Very chic and upscale clientel as well as decor. My boyfriend and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and it was lovely.2 thumbs up!
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Very chic and upscale hotel

I absolutely loved the ambiance of this hotel. Very chic and upscale clientel as well as decor. My boyfriend and I stayed here for a weekend getaway and it was lovely. 2 thumbs up!
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not a bad W. The staff was nice but my rooms were small. The TVs at the Lake Shore W were nicer. Not much for room service either.
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. this review is for happy hour only.I enjoyed the vibe (too cool for school) and the drinks, though expensive (standard downtown $12 for martinis) were good. An A for decor and atmosphere. bar area...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first stay at a W Hotel, and I will definitely stay at one again. The rooms are fun, fresh and modern, the staff is extremely customer focused and friendly, and they have great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to a conference here the other day with around 400 people. The break was awesome when they offered unlimited water with your choice of strawberries, cucumbers, or lemon in it. Tons of cookies...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I definitely prefer having drinks at the W on lakeshore over this W, but I was in a suite here last night and this was a very impressive room. There were at least 25-30 people in this suite and while...
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Hip and Fun

My husband and I stayed here for our 5th anniversary and we are coming back for our 6th! Hip, Urban, Sexy and Stylish! Great Bliss products in the bathroom. Complimentary champagne and chocolate stawberries...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy S.

1.0 of 5 stars. My worst W experience ever.1. Went to check in at 11 pm, no one at the desk had to call the hotel from my cell (while standing at the counter) to get someone to the desk.2. Didn't have a food menu in...
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Modern

Stay at this hotel. Accommodations are really nice but a hair small has a wonderful modern feel to it opposed to the Americana feel that a lot of hotel have. The staff is a little bit COLD" are not super...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love these hotels, comfy soft bouncy beds... lol. Very Clean Very Spacious Rooms, Huge Bathrooms... Great service. Every each one is very elegant and they go from old fashioned to modern interiors....
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Something Different!

Hotel is definitely for 20-early40-ish crowd. Stayed during the New Year's weekend. Walking in to the hotel is like walking into after work happy hour. The style is definitely gothic. The staff was helpful...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to a wedding here - simply beautiful - the setup was beautiful and elegant. The bride said that she worked with the planner there and they were very attentive to the little details that she...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariangela S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like to stay at W Hotels because I get Starwood points and use them in Europe or NYC. I stayed at the W Chicago for 3 days, and it was only memorable in how painful it was to stay there!Upon...
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Yelp.com Review - by Muhammad A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The W hotel is located right in the middle of the Chicago city. It is near all the famous locations. Its walking distance to Navy Pier, the Water Tower shopping mall, and the Buckingham Fountain....
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The W has converted the former Midland Hotel into a swanky and cool place to be. The outside does not look like much, but the big red W indicates fun is just inside. The rooms and interiors are...
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What a Trip!

I was very pleased with choosing this hotel. I was concerned, given what I initially thought was too far, but I was wrong. It was only a few blocks away. We purchased the Yum or Yummy package, I don't...
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Exceptional Atmosphere

The W Chicago City Center was by far the best hotel experience I have had. Service by the attractive staff in Kenneth Cole uniforms was attentive and superb. Whiskey Blue was a wonderful scene. The decor was...
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Stay at this place!

If you want to stay at a hotel that has a lot going for it, stay at the W City Center downtown in the loop. It was a little pricey, but well worth it. The restaurant served a great fish dish that I wish I...
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Loved my stay

This is a great, very cool hotel. This is a "can't miss" even if to stop by and look at the lobby area. W did a great job in turning this historic hotel in to a comfortable place to hang out.My friends and I...
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Loved my stay

This is a great, very cool hotel. This is a "can't miss" even if to stop by and look at the lobby area. W did a great job in turning this historic hotel in to a comfortable place to hang out. My friends and I...
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Great place to hang out!

The W Hotel on Adams is a cool place to hang out after work. My friends and I go there every so often to drink at the bar and listen to music. I stayed there for an event last week and the rooms are just as...
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Great Hotel!!

One of the best hotels in the city!! Beautiful architecture and awesome lobby. Service is better than superb!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2004
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great hotel!

My first time visiting the hotel, I was impressed with the interior design/and lobby. I couldn't believe that they a DJ was playing and people were drinking in the lobby.I felt underdressed and had to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2004
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great hotel!

My first time visiting the hotel, I was impressed with the interior design/and lobby. I couldn't believe that they a DJ was playing and people were drinking in the lobby. I felt underdressed and had to go...
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Great Stay

This is one of the best hotels to stay at in Chicago...especially if you are staying in the Loop. The lobby area is beautiful and it is so convenient to everything. I was not especially thrilled with their...
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Great Stay

This is one of the best hotels to stay at in Chicago...especially if you are staying in the Loop. The lobby area is beautiful and it is so convenient to everything. I was not especially thrilled with their...
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Cool, cool, cool

Fantastic hotel! One of the best. Incredible lobby with cool and pretty people. Must try!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2004
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My stay

If you are looking for a top-notch hotel in the Loop, this is the place to stay. I travel in to Chicago 2-3 times per month and I used to stay at the W when I first started a couple of years ago. The staff has...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2004
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My stay

If you are looking for a top-notch hotel in the Loop, this is the place to stay. I travel in to Chicago 2-3 times per month and I used to stay at the W when I first started a couple of years ago. The staff has...
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Worth the $$

Definately a great hotel and worth the $$! My fiance and I stayed over Valentine's weekend and they had a great event and cool, romantic package. Ask for the jelly bath!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2004
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Very cool!

Great place to stay!! Good looking people hang out there and the bar is totally cool. Rooms are great.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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"W"onderful Experience!

I really enjoyed my stay at the W Chicago City Center. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the moment I arrived through the time I left. I will definitely be back soon!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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Biz in Chicago

My company put me up at the W Hotel in the Loop and it was one of the best stays in a hotel that I have had. I was in Chicago for 6 weeks and I was skeptical when they wanted to put me in a hotel instead of a...
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Go stay there! I'll return!

What a cool hotel. Although the lobby is dark in the evening, it has a romantic feel. Beds are incredible and I love the AVEDA products. Service was very good and the architecture of the building is just...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2004
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Yahoo! Travel

This hotel is a fairly good value (I paid about $140 per night), but the hotel is surrounded by taller buildings, and there is, consequently, no view from any of the rooms. Though the rooms are...
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New York Times

Elegant gilded ceilings and inlaid tile floors set a classy setting for the cushy couch-filled lobby (nicknamed the Living Room) where music plays most nights and guests gather for drinks. Stylish rooms...
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Fodor's

Elegant gilded ceilings and inlaid tile floors set the tone for the cushy couch-filled lobby (nicknamed the Living Room), where music plays most nights and guests gather for drinks. Stylish rooms satisfy...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for W Chicago City Center in Chicago, Illinois. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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Yahoo! Travel

The hotel was beautiful to say the least. The lobby was tastefully designed with a bar that generates many local execs during all times of the day. The room, the suite, was extremely spacious with...
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Travelocity

What a disappointment. TINY rooms, disinterested service staff, and a noisy room above the EL equals regretable experience. Valet parking was $39/night.
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Travelocity

Formerly downtown's well-known Midland Hotel, the W Chicago City Center provides the impeccable service and amenities of a top-notch hotel chain, combined with the personal touch and unique personality of a...
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Yahoo! Travel

Very trendy atmosphere with well designed rooms and extra comfy bed
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wGuides.com

This beautiful, landmark hotel is located in the Loop's financial district. The exterior of the hotel is a fine example of the Chicago school of architecture, while the newly renovated inside offers a warm...
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Chicago Reader

chef charlie brown has taken over the kitchen (from chris quintile) at the w hotel city center's in-house restaurant, tucked off to the side of the lobby. like quintile's, brown's menu focuses on elegant but...
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Orbitz

Welcome to that toddlin' town. Set in the middle of the famed Chicago Loop, W Chicago - City Center is close to the Sears Tower, the Chicago Art Institute, music at Millennium Park, and the theater district....
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