Crowne Plaza Chicago Magnificent Mile - Reviews

Excellent stay at Avenue Hotel... – Posted Apr 8 2012

Excellent

This was our second time back to Chicago's Avenue Hotel. It was just as great as the first visit. Benjamin at the front desk was great. Checked us in quickly and offered a lot of helpful advice abo

Nice Avenue Crowne Plaza in... – Posted Jan 20 2012

Excellent

Stayed at the Avenue Hotel Crowne Plaza in downtown Chicago for a wedding held at the hotel. We LOVED the location of the hotel and all of the amenities. The Avenue hotel seemed very well cared for

Enjoyed great service &... – Posted Dec 23 2011

Excellent

Stayed at the Avenue Hotel, which is a Crowne Plaza (points!), last Sunday thru Tuesday and had a lovely time. My family and I may be relocating to the Chicago area and wanted to scope out the downtow

Enjoyed great service and a... – Posted Dec 23 2011

Excellent

Enjoyed great service and a lovely hotel in Chicago" Stayed at the Avenue Hotel, which is a Crowne Plaza (points!), last Sunday thru Tuesday and had... more on IgoUgo

This place was awesome! The... – Posted Dec 13 2011

Excellent

This place was awesome! The room was gigantic! It had a wonderful view of Michigan ave and huge windows. There was also more than enough room to have ... more on MYTravelGuide

Avenue Hotel rocked Chicago... – Posted Nov 26 2011

Excellent

Our stay at the Avenue Crowne Plaza went really well. We made the reservation directly thru their website as we felt it offered the best deal and package for our trip to Chicago. We ended up renting

Our stay at the Avenue Crowne ... – Posted Nov 26 2011

Good

Our stay at the Avenue Crowne Plaza went really well. We ended up renting a car at the airport because we also needed to drive to visit friends in... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was small but... – Posted Nov 25 2011

Good

The hotel was small but nicely decorated for the holidays. The room was clean and had all the basics you would expect.... more on MYTravelGuide

Not what was expected in... – Posted Nov 23 2011

Okay

Not what was expected in terms of the star level and in comparison to previous 4 star experiences. But hey, I bid on a hotel with with you. Should I... more on MYTravelGuide

Most of the hotel has been... – Posted Oct 20 2011

Okay

Most of the hotel has been updated, so it looks nice, but was poorly done. Room was a terrible set up. Could not even open the door all the way.... more on MYTravelGuide

Came in for an early check in.... – Posted Aug 26 2011

Okay

Came in for an early check in. Room not ready so we went to the baseball game we had tickets for. Came back at 4 rooms still not ready. Had to wait... more on MYTravelGuide

Amazing Hotel in Chicago... – Posted Jul 23 2011

Excellent

My hubby and I traveled to Chicago to see a game and found the Avenue Hotel Crowne Plaza while searching for places to stay. Read the reviews and felt that it had the qualities of a hotel we'd want t

I willnot stay at this hotel... – Posted Jun 29 2011

Mediocre

I willnot stay at this hotel again!... more on MYTravelGuide

Very nice, great view, I... – Posted Jun 25 2011

Excellent

Very nice, great view, I would stay here again! Perfect location! Doormen were not friendly at all didn't smile at all! But didn't affect my stay.... more on MYTravelGuide

Clean, Simple, definitely... – Posted May 27 2011

Excellent

Clean, Simple, definitely more of a business traveler hotel. Didn't matter much since I'm there for sightseeing more than staying at the hotel.... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice appearance and great... – Posted May 18 2011

Mediocre

Nice appearance and great location but horribly noisy with absolutely no sound proofing.... more on MYTravelGuide

Perfect boutique hotel in... – Posted May 3 2011

Excellent

I usually stay at non branded or boutique hotels and when a friend suggested the Crowne Plaza Avenue Hotel, I admittedly turned up my nose. Well I can say I’m certainly glad that my friend made the r

Back for another stay at the... – Posted May 3 2011

Excellent

I knew I would be back, I’m only sorry it took me so long!This hotel is just as wonderful as it was back in June.The Avenue hotel has large rooms,... more on IgoUgo

This hotel has a friendly... – Posted Apr 25 2011

Good

This hotel has a friendly staff with a great location for Michigan Ave. shopping. Easy access to and from lake shore drive if you are familiar with... more on MYTravelGuide

The staff were swift n... – Posted Apr 1 2011

Excellent

The staff were swift n friendly, the hotel was beautiful but averagely beautiful, beds were comfy, easy to hear noise, the doors were thin and light... more on MYTravelGuide

It was great for the deal... – Posted Mar 20 2011

Excellent

It was great for the deal that I received.... more on MYTravelGuide

satisfied... – Posted Mar 6 2011

Excellent

We're very satisfied when we stayed in this hotel,we searched many hotels in downtown and it's good we chose the Crowne Hotel. Nice room, and no... more on Travelocity

This hotel was just amazing!... – Posted Mar 6 2011

Excellent

This hotel was just amazing! I did a lot of research for my trip to Chicago and the Avenue Hotel Crowne Plaza just kept coming up. The reviews are... more on MYTravelGuide

Overall, hotel was in a good... – Posted Mar 3 2011

Excellent

Overall, hotel was in a good location (right on Magnificent Mile) great for shoppers. Rooms were nice and spacious with separate living room and... more on MYTravelGuide

The Avenue hotel is in a... – Posted Mar 3 2011

Good

The Avenue hotel is in a great location near the magnificent mile etc. The furniture and bed was nice and the bathroom looked like it was updated... more on MYTravelGuide

This is a great 3 star, maybe ... – Posted Feb 24 2011

Okay

This is a great 3 star, maybe 3 1/2 star hotel. The proximity to Michigan Ave is fantastic! Although, the rooms are not up to par. The bathrooms need ... more on MYTravelGuide

The room's beds were great... – Posted Feb 24 2011

Okay

The room's beds were great and the room was clean, other than that I was unhappy with most everything else. The lady that checked us in was great! I... more on MYTravelGuide

I arrived early and asked if... – Posted Feb 23 2011

Okay

I arrived early and asked if I could check in early, was told I couldnft but at that point I could request 1 bed. Came back an hour later and was... more on MYTravelGuide

For the most part, they need... – Posted Jan 9 2011

Okay

For the most part, they need to clean rooms a little bit more and have better parking for guest. Employees was friendly and the hotel lobby was very... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel was beautiful! We... – Posted Jan 8 2011

Excellent

The hotel was beautiful! We had a great room with a view for a reasonable price. The staff was not only friendly but honest. I had left my purse in... more on MYTravelGuide

Excellent downtown Chicago... – Posted Oct 25 2010

Excellent

I travel a lot for business..heck I could write a review of two to three hotels a week. But who has time for that? I've been to good ones and I've been to bad ones. Always try to come back to the good

The location is great. It was ... – Posted Oct 17 2010

Good

The location is great. It was awesome to be right in the middle of the Magnificent Mile. Also, the service at the hotel was really great. I requested ... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel itself was nice.... – Posted Oct 10 2010

Mediocre

The hotel itself was nice. Very disappointed that the staff did not work out the $40 up charge.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great hotel and close to Mich ... – Posted Oct 1 2010

Excellent

Great hotel and close to Mich ave.... more on MYTravelGuide

Vibrant City Hotel in Chicago ... – Posted Jun 26 2010

Excellent

Wow the excitement of downtown Chicago – I love it!As a first time visitor to this vibrant city I find myself looking out the hotel window of the... more on IgoUgo

Chicago Crown Plaza... – Posted Jun 16 2010

Okay

Very clean rooms. Outstanding concierge service. Very quick check in and checkout. Shortage of bellman on check-in.... more on Travelocity

OK for Business - Limited Fun ... – Posted Apr 24 2010

Okay

The accomodations are lovely - and the location is great - but there is limited "fun" within the actual hotel for families. The pool was CLOSED... more on Travelocity

“The hotel was not as nice as ... – Posted Apr 18 2010

Good

“The hotel was not as nice as most Crown Plaza's.”... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location!No free... – Posted Apr 3 2010

Excellent

Great location!No free continental breakfast“Nice location, friendly staff, tall building with good window views, overall good choice!”... more on MYTravelGuide

We liked the bathroom decor... – Posted Mar 28 2010

Good

We liked the bathroom decor.No fridge.“The hotel itself was pretty nice. The room we were in wasn't huge (double queen 1 room), but it was... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice andcomfortable bed.No... – Posted Jan 21 2010

Okay

Nice andcomfortable bed.No restaurant/lounge like advertised on website.“The room was small, but clean and comfortable. The website said the hotel... more on MYTravelGuide

Location to Michigan Ave.The... – Posted Jan 20 2010

Mediocre

Location to Michigan Ave.The smell of smoke in a "non-smoking hotel". Thin walls.“Both nights my kids and I could smell cigarette smoke even though... more on MYTravelGuide

Very Nice Downtown Hotel... – Posted Jan 16 2010

Good

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.Check-in was quick, staff were very friendly and helpful.The room was clean and comfortable.A problem we had with... more on Travelocity

Location and views.The fit... – Posted Jan 13 2010

Good

Location and views.The fit and finish.“This hotel in itself was nice. However, when I select the highest available star level, I expect the highest... more on MYTravelGuide

The front desk staff worked... – Posted Jan 4 2010

Good

The front desk staff worked great with us on our room accommodations.Smaller room and bathroom.“Clean enough, but repairs/upgrades seemed below par.... more on MYTravelGuide

Location is great.Rough... – Posted Jan 4 2010

Good

Location is great.Rough around the edges. Needs updated.“This hotel bills itself as modern/edgy-ish, but it appears to be a re-do of a previous... more on MYTravelGuide

I like the location.The room... – Posted Jan 4 2010

Mediocre

I like the location.The room was cheesy and not kind of just thrown together. I had a public bathroom toilet.“It is good if you just need a room to... more on MYTravelGuide