HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CHICAGO - MAGNIFICENT MILE BY IHG, Chicago

Set in the trendy River North area, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from world-class shopping and dining on the Magnificent Mile. Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the riverside walk are within 2 km (about a 15-minute walk). Lincoln Park Zoo is 5 minutes away by car, and Soldier Field is 6 km (roughly 15 minutes by car, 30 minutes by public transport). The area is dense with restaurants including Grand Lux Cafe, Eataly, and Portillo's Hot Dogs, and a Trader Joe's is across the street. Public transport is readily accessible, with the L train and bus stops nearby, making it convenient to reach the city's attractions and convention centers.

Guest rooms are notably compact, particularly queen and double-double configurations, where moving around the bed can be tight for two people. The queen rooms have a desk and chair, but the chair back often touches the bed. Closet space is minimal, with limited hanging room for longer garments. King rooms are larger and come with a sofa bed and a refrigerator; queen rooms do not have an in-unit refrigerator but a unit is available in the lobby after breakfast hours. All rooms feature air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The air conditioning units can be loud, and some rooms on the east side of the building experience intermittent alarms from across the street. Rooms without exterior views may face an interior brick wall.

A deluxe hot breakfast is served daily in a small dining area, featuring omelets, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, cereals, and a pancake machine. The breakfast is well-regarded and is included in the rate. For those who miss breakfast hours, a 24-hour coffee and tea station is available in the lobby. The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant or bar for lunch or dinner. However, the River North location offers numerous dining options within a short walk, including Grand Lux Cafe, Weber Grill, Eataly, and Pizzeria Uno, all within 0.5 km.

The hotel provides a complimentary fitness centre for guest use, which is accessible during opening hours. No swimming pool or spa/wellness centre is present. For leisure, the hotel's central location makes it easy to walk to Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Magnificent Mile for sightseeing and entertainment.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms and public areas. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, concierge service, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. A vending machine with drinks and snacks is on site. The hotel has a lift, shared lounge/TV area, and facilities for disabled guests. A business centre with fax/photocopying is free to use. Valet parking is the only on-site parking option at $54 per night with in-and-out privileges; no free or self-parking is available on the property. Daily housekeeping is provided, and dry cleaning/ironing service is available for an additional charge. All rooms and public areas are non-smoking.