If you’re staying in the Windy City for more than a few days, the Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop is offers all-suite accommodations that feel like luxury condos. Oversized suites are complete with fully equipped kitchens as well as spaces for living, working, dining and sleeping. Tucked in a prime downtown area one block from CIBC Theater, the Residence Inn is a great place to hunker in for a stay and enjoy close access to Millennium Park, Bank of America Theater and the Lyric Opera House. Plus, there are a lot of perks, like a complimentary breakfast buffet and free WiFi. The world’s largest Residence Inn, there is also an on-site restaurant fitness center.
This Residence Inn is Best for…
Extended stays
If you are going to be in town for more than a long weekend, really move in and live like a local at the Residence Inn. The hotel offers all of the amenities needed to feel at home. The all-suite hotel offers fully equipped kitchens in every room. Plus, there is on-site laundry (coin operated or valet), a grocery shopping service, and a fitness center. The on-site Roanoke Restaurant offers a full American breakfast complimentary and there is free WiFi in every room. Along with all of those perks, you still enjoy the benefits of a full-service hotel, including daily housekeeping service, newspapers in the lobby and business services.
To save money on a longer trip, cook up some meals out of your hotel room. Each suite’s kitchen has all of the necessary appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove and toaster. Plus, the kitchen is pre-stocked with silverware, pots, pans and serving dishes, plus there’s a seating area with tables and chairs.
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop Amenities
All of the rooms at the Residence are suites, but there are an array of configurations and sizes depending on your party. Studios are complete with a king bed and sofa bed, Executive studios have one king and a large desk area, Superior studios have one king and a queen Murphy bed, one-bedroom suites have a private bedroom with one king bed, and there is also a one-bedroom option with two queen. Two-bedroom suites have one king bedroom and one queen bedroom plus two bathrooms. The most luxurious, of course, is the three-bedroom penthouse suits, which has three king bedrooms and three bathrooms.
No matter the configuration, all rooms offer a coffee maker and tea service, pull-out sofa bed, separate tub and shower, and full-service kitchens. Since you’re staying a while, you won’t have to miss out on your shows: each room features internet TVs complete with cable and satellite. If you’re visiting on business, spacious desks offer cordless phones.
The hotel also offers car rental and grocery shopping services plus laundry and valet dry cleaning. There is also a 24-hour fitness center with free weights and cardio equipment. For food, the on-site Roanoke Restaurant serves up American cuisine and a full complimentary breakfast each morning. In the lobby lounge, the Roanoke Club features more unique American fare as well as craft cocktails and a local beer menu. On Fridays, the lounge offers live music.
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop Location
Of course, the Residence Inn’s downtown Loop location near Willis Tower is paramount to its charm. The hotel is just a half mile from the Art Institute of Chicago and steps from Millennium Park. The Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Water Tower Place, and Navy Pier are all about two miles away for hours of entertainment within reach. For fitness, 190 AthleticClub is a few blocks away, and the Spa at JW Marriott is about a mile for a day of relaxation.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, Kimpton Gray Hotel, W Chicago – City Center, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown – The Loop, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District, and the Chicago Athletic Association. The Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop is in step with nearby locations, price-wise.
Residence Inn Loop – The Verdict
You won’t pay much more to stay at this all-suite hotel, but the perks are plenty. If you’re staying for more than a few days, really move into the Residence, which offers spacious accommodations with full kitchens, grocery service, a complimentary breakfast and free WiFi. Compared to other nearby four-diamond locations, there’s a lot included at the Residence. Plus, its central location is close to all of the city’s most popular attractions, and just a few blocks from the Washington/Wells L station.