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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property

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A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a view of the river, and a prominent 'CITY' sign.
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
A modern bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a large screen displaying content.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city through the windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of tall buildings.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Bedroom, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a conference centre are on-site. Change of bedsheets is available on request
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers 560 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chicago Riverwalk. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Artist Studio
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre
  • Bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

22 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 10640 square feet (988 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to noon.
Artist Studio – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Staytion Market & Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Raised Urban Rooftop Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 88 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 to 35 for adults and USD 5 to 35 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Artist Studio
  • Raised Urban Rooftop Bar
  • Staytion Market & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 22 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (10,640 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 27 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the bus station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 35.67 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 35 for adults and USD 5 to 35 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 88 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers transfers from the bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Property Registration Number 60601, 60601, Hotel License
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Chicago Downtown Renaissance
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff close to theater and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the views of the river from our room were incredible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great - location, service, room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had wonderful staff. The hotel had anything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

M Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and staff was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a great view of downtown and was very clean. The staff was friendly and the pool was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the city view and the spacious junior suite!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was very informative of nearby attractions and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected luxury in the heart of Chicago
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johanna Alexandra Barbara

Excellent location and great view
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every was amazing! The start was nice and friendly! Everyone was so helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic at this hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. There was always plenty of seating in the bar area. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Location was great. Staff was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Estreya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect for a night stay the people are kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes the food was fresh bar had excellent selection
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, walkable, and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the Chicago Theater
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff all the way around. Nice clean room overlooking the river. Fast elevators, never waited at all. Great bar lay out in lobby with great bartenders. Amd of course, incredible location downtoen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026