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Reviews of 21c Museum Hotel Chicago 4.5 stars

55 East Ontario Street, River North, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

#81 of 180 hotels in Chicago

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1168 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    very centrally located
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    room was clean and beds were comfy, very centrally located all hotel staffs are friendly, helpful and smiley face during all time time, also we do all like exhibition section too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay. I don’t think we will visit the one in Chicago again , but we have one booked in St.Louis
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the sinks had a cracked basin, and did not drain. The paint was chipping in a few places . The bed had uncomfortable springs , and the mini fridge was broken.

    The property is in a great location . I loved the restaurant in the lobby . The art installations were beautiful. The room was very spacious and the water pressure.. yess. Lastly the city views at night . Beautiful!!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent stay. I doubt you could find better value for money in Chicago. Very clean hotel with modern rooms and lobby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Modern hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cute hotel with a nice and modern bedroom. Great location too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Good stay sadly tainted by lack of staff training
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hit and miss with staff at reception Dirty room on check-in, hair in bathroom and vent full of dust. Previous guest clothes found behind couch. Overcharged at checkout Cleaning not done properly each day

    Central location Spacious rooms Modern hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Little gem in disguise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night, some people in the room down the hall had a party from 2.30am to 5.30am with sane crappy song on repeat. Couldn't phone lobby as phone wasn't charged ended up using my mobile phone. Room was very dry at night but these complaints wouldn't stop me returning to 21c

    We really enjoyed the location and the hotel bar/restaurant. Staff in the bar were absolutely amazing. On 3 of our 4 nights, we went down for happy hour and twice got dinner. Best steaks we had on our whole trip, US or CA. The two lads should come to Ireland on holidays, sure they'd love it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area /location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    7.0
    This hotel is a good value and it is in a great location for shopping.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The barn door for the bathroom. It had no lock and wouldn’t stay closed—it would drift open.

    The location was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel location and friendly staff! Great restaurant too
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a large group of college kids there and they were loud and obnoxious in the lobby most times

    Loved the concept of a museum hotel, restaurant was great and the location was ideal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really the hotels fault, but someone smoked Marijuana down the hall and it was nasty in the hallway. Not to mention, there was a baby in the room also. The hotel took care of it immediately!

    The location was perfect for what we had planned for the weekend! The staff was amazing, especially Fransico! We had an issue with our room and they took care of it quickly and provided us with an upgraded room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    7.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was nice

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and clean space

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    I love the hotel, and would likely return it because of its close proximity to many things to do in
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could’ve been more counter space in the bathroom, and the door was extremely hard to open and close. Even though the room was handicap equipped, it would’ve been difficult to open that door if I were in a wheelchair. Also, I was surprised that there was not a coffee maker with coffee in the room.

    I loved the proximity to so many things and the art gallery. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great except parking too expensive. Also didn’t like the &100 hold on my credit card, took too long to fall off! Otherwise lovely💗

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent location, a little bit more attention to detail required and would be rated top class. Staff friendly, Room could do with a bit more sound proofing, but Chicago is a noisy city so not a complaint just be aware. Valet service was excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location to walk around Michigan Ave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gym was way to hot to work out in. There was no water available in the gym area. No TV or music in the gym area. We had the heater off in our room for two nights and still too hot for the month of December.

    The shi restaurant on site.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, art, lots of space in the room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lobby is a bit messy you don’t know where you are when you enter. Carpet in the living room is old style …

    Nice upgrade at arrival. Rooms are not well soundproofed and you can hear the street but corners room has a lot of charm

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the location was excellent, especially with the lights parade only a few blocks away. the staff was friendly and exceeded our needs. the sink was broken and backed up almost to the top which wasn't ideal.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect and Francisco was very kind and helpful with our family

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was perfect

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    A spacious and welcoming contemporary hotel in an excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My only complaint was the pervasive smell of smoking in the hotel lifts but this is becoming a feature of life in Chicago and difficult to escape.

    A good hotel with spacious rooms (we had a Deluxe Two Queen on 5 Floor) and a pristine bathroom centrally located at the top of the Mag Mile with a good enough selection of coffee shops, grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Room had plenty of storage, a seating area, mini bar and coffee machine (but no kettle) and the hotel was happy to provide ice. No restaurant as such but the adjacent Lure restaurant was open for breakfast as well as for lunch/dinner. The restaurant bar was a great place for a drink at the end of the day. We can recommend the hotel especially for those looking for a comfortable, modern hotel with a central location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light switches in room, took a while to master how they worked

    The staff, exceptionally helpful and pleasant

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was perfect for my stay, room was very spacious and clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

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