“Among the Chicago Mansions, this lively and trendy hotel offers prime location for Magnificent Mile and lakeside views. Contemporary rooms with noteworthy comfortable beds and waterfall showers, offering room service as well as Nico Osteria restaurant for fine Italian cuisine and wines. ”

Recommended for

  • Cycling

    • Cycle along the Chicago Lakefront Trail - offering good views of both the city and Lake Michigan.
  • Lively

    • Salone Nico is a favourite of Chicago bussiness types on an evening.
  • Foodies

    • Nico is a well respected Italian restaurant specialising in seafood
  • Sights nearby

    • Buckingham Fountain is a must see, as well as 'The Bean'.
  • City Style

    • Typical Thompson style in a great city centre location
  • Gourmet

    • Nico Osteria is visited by both guests and the locals.
  • Other Activities

    • Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium for animal lovers.
  • Great walks

    • Grant Park and Lincoln Park are both worth a visit.
  • Historic

    • Amongst the historican mansions of the Gold Coast
  • Views

    • Either of Lake Michigan or the Chicago skyline.
  • Learning

    • Go up to the top of the John Hancock Centre.
  • Boutique

    • Downtown Chicago boutique hotel.
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Close to nightlife

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Contemporary

  • Chic

  • Restaurant

  • Lakeside

Facilities

  • Rooms

    247 rooms in this hotel
  • Wifi

  • Concierge

  • Safe

  • Bar

  • Communal Dining

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Suites

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Cycling

    • Cycle along the Chicago Lakefront Trail - offering good views of both the city and Lake Michigan.
  • Sights nearby

    • Buckingham Fountain is a must see, as well as 'The Bean'.
  • Other Activities

    • Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium for animal lovers.
  • Great walks

    • Grant Park and Lincoln Park are both worth a visit.
  • Learning

    • Go up to the top of the John Hancock Centre.
  • Close to nightlife

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Thompson in Chicago: Review

Originally published by New York Times

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