Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review For travelers who prefer a hotel with character, Allegro is the perfect choice. Constructed in 1926, the hotel embraces Art Deco roots without sacrificing modern taste and convenience: public areas are eclectic, and high-speed wireless Internet service is available throughout. A 24-hour fitness room... 10Best.com
No title - expert review Hotel Allegro has a colorful past. In 1894, The Eitel Brothers build the original forty-foot Hotel & Restaurant Bismarck. During World War l, in 1914, the German Bismarck name was dropped and renamed as the Randolph Hotel.In 1996, a group of local investors purchased the hotel from the Wirtz family ... cityguide.com
No title - expert review The Cadillac Palace Theater is an appropriate neighbor for this music-themed hotel: witness the clefs on the shower curtains, a music room off the lobby, and the High Society-inspired watercolor mural by the lobby stairs at the entrance. While the standard rooms - lusciously decorated with chocolate... fodors.com
No title - expert review Owned by the same company as the Hotel Monaco and the Hotel Burnham (both listed), the Allegro is my top pick in the Loop for families in search of a fun vibe. Although its published rates are about the same as those of its sister properties, the Allegro is far larger than the Monaco or the Burnham ... frommers.com
No title - expert review This is a lively and original hotel, full of bold, bright colors and good-looking furnishings. At the same time it's hung onto the best of its original features, such as its exterior shell and ornate Art Deco staircase in the lobby. This cheerful property is nestled into the theater district and inc... gayot.com
No title - expert review Luxury Boutique Hotel With Chic, Eclectic Dcor. Superb Location in the Heart of the Downtown Loop. OnSite Fitness Center and Access To Nearby Health Club With Indoor Pool. Excellent Restaurant and Bar. 483 Rooms With Coffee Maker, Fax Machine, Cd Player, Iron/Board and Hairdryer. Free Evening Wine R... gotrump.com
No title - expert review The captivating Hotel Allegro Chicago was designed by award winning designer, Cheryl Rowley. This historic hotel was built in the 1920's with an art deco interior design, and Ms. Rowley transformed the hotel into a 90's version of what's hip and lively today. The Allegro stimulates the senses with a... shdweb.com
No title - expert review Location. Located within the Chicago Loop business and theater districts, the Hotel Allegro Chicago (Ill.) is adjacent to the Cadillac Palace Theatre, a 1926 vaudevillian showcase theater that features Broadway shows and Tony Award winning plays. Millennium Park and Merchandise Mart are within six b... sidestep.com
My favorite hotel in Chicago - user review 10 Reasons I love the Hotel Allegro 1) Free Wine Hour in the Lobby 2) The beautiful rooms 3) Encore Liquid Lounge in the hotel, great cocktails and music4) 312 Chicago a great restaurant in the hotel 5) Helpful staff 6) They have NEVER screwed up my reservation 7) The rates online are pretty good fo... chicago.citysearch.com
Mixed bag... - user review Cool hotel! Gorgeous lobby. VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY CONCIERGE!!! A SERVICE FROM HIM. Nice front desk staff, well, nice to me, not to my partner. Front door bellhops / doormen were extremely callous and rude. Not a nice welcome even once. Only got a smile from one guy when I gave him $5.00 for brin... chicago.citysearch.com
how can you go wrong - user review First I have to say that I have been to better hotels, but I have also paid almost twice the amount that I paid at the Allegro. If you are looking for an affordable place to go in this city that is pretty much near most visited spots (theatre,shopping, dinning) this is a good option. I can only wond... chicago.citysearch.com
Great Hotel! - user review Great Hotel to stay while in Chicago. There are many business near by as well such as beauty salon, walgreen, Chipotle, Cafe Cozey, etc..... ! H... chicago.citysearch.com
Well worth it!! - user review Great location, only a couple of blocks from most trains into and away from the city. We had probably the most basic room they offer. Bed and bath were very comfy, I'm 6'1" and had no problems. Noise was not bad considering our room was right by the elevator and we had that traffic to deal with... chicago.citysearch.com
great hotel in Chicago - user review Great place to stay while you come to Chicago. The room is great and comfortable. I love the bar and they have a ... chicago.citysearch.com
WHO BUILT THIS PLACE? HOBBITS? - user review I definitely wouldn't recommend it for business travel or extended stays. My room was very small, the closet isn't wide enough to hang up a suit without having to cram it in sideways, walls are paper thin, the desk and chair do not provide enough room to work on a laptop. The lighting in the room is... chicago.citysearch.com
The Hotel Allegro - user review I recently visited Chicago for the first time in August. My mother and I stayed at the Hotel Allegro. This hotel is beautiful and worth the money just for the location. Within walking distance are a few stops for the free trolley system that will take you to many of the tourists stops, such as the A... chicago.citysearch.com
fun, convenient...and reasonably priced - user review i treated my best friend to a weekend in chicago for her birthday, and chose the hotel allegro because of the location and the fun atmosphere. knowing we were only going to be there overnight, the small rooms described by others on this site didn't factor in to my decision. yes, the room was small, ... chicago.citysearch.com
Another Kimpton Winner - user review I've been fortunate to stay at a number of Kimpton properties and the Hotel Allegro is among the best.The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean (though not large) and the Theatre District location is key to me. I look forward to my ... chicago.citysearch.com
Good for the money - user review I've stayed here twice on business, and I would say it's typical of the converted boutique hotels you'll find in other big cities. The first time I stayed in a weirdly pink room with a run down bathroom. The more recent time my room was smaller, but chic and looked brand new. The staff is helpful an... chicago.citysearch.com
Not that bad!!! - user review Just had an enjoyable weekend at the Allegro. None of the previous complaints applied!! There was free coffee! Music in the lifts!! Good room service. Friendly staff especially doormen. Can... chicago.citysearch.com
Stay way if you need a quiet room - user review My $175 a night yielded a room that needed some serious touch up work: big gouges everywhere, a drapery tieback that fell out of it's anchor, a bathroom whose floor and wall tile had seen better days, etc.But what really made for an unpleasent stay were the walls that did not adequately stop noise a... chicago.citysearch.com
Very nice! - user review My girlfriend and I (and another couple) stayed at the Hotel Allegro over Valentine's Day weekend. The hotel is hip/art deco/funky and a lot of fun. The wine hour was very nice, and the staff were all very friendly. The hotel is a few short blocks from the Sears tower, a few pizza joints, and the th... chicago.citysearch.com
A perfect stay - user review My wife and I thorougly enjoyed the night we spent at the Allegro. We arrived early, but were checked in quickly and efficiently. We booked our room over Priceline, but were given an upgrade to a larger room without even asking! The location was great within blocks of the theater where we saw Swan L... chicago.citysearch.com
Inviting rooms, great location - user review The Allegro is in a great location right in the theater district. Cabs are easy to come by and there are plenty of great restaurants fairly nearby (i.e. Topolobampo, Gino's, Brasserie Jo, Crofton on Wells). The hotel itself is colorful and clean and the rooms are very comfortable and inviting with f... chicago.citysearch.com
simply alright - user review the rooms though cute are super small so if you have luggage you feel crowded. the bathrooms are not what i expected. the bathrooms at holiday in or howard johnson are better. however the bed had a down comforter with feather pillows which allowed me to drift into a peaceful sleep. the staff is supe... chicago.citysearch.com
Nice wine hour! - user review This place is great in awesome location the epitoime of Chicago...good deals, nice staff, great bar...but the rooms a little tight! Go if yo... chicago.citysearch.com
Wonderful wireless - user review This place was great! I was able to go to my room and get on the wireless internet right away with out any problems, I have stayed at other places who say they have wireless, but was never able to get on. When exploring the city it is so nice to be able to do some research right then and not have to... chicago.citysearch.com
I loved it! - user review This was a fabulous hotel to stay at on my trip! The price was great, the hotel staff was very helpful & friendly. They had Aveda toiletries which I loved! and complimentary wine EVERY night from 5 to 6! The decor was awesome, it was so different from any other hotel I've ever stayed at. I defin... chicago.citysearch.com
I Feel Safe at the Allegro - user review With all the hooplah associated with the war in Iraq, I worry about my safety. When I arrived at the Allegro, there was a security guard at the front door monitoring the entry. This is something you don't see at the average hotel. It gets even better. I was up late working on an imporant case (I'm a... chicago.citysearch.com
We loved It! Very Cool. - user review Wow, such a fun and refreshing Hotel. Kimpton Boutique Hotels does it again and they sure know how to do it right. The service was great and very friendly without attitude how original. We loved all the little extras they provide. Great convient hotel that's close to everyhing Chicago has to offer.W... chicago.citysearch.com
Quirky Loop boutique bargain - user review Because I have family I could be staying with when I visit Chicago, I feel weird about spending a lot of money for lodging there quite irrationally, since I'd much rather stay in a hotel than someone's guestroom, but som... epinions.com
My favorite hotel in Chicago yet! - user review I live in Illinois and stay in hotels in Chicago often. Only for pleasure, so I cant speak of the business aspects of the hotel. The Hotel Allegro website is what drew me into their hotel in the first place. The colors of ... epinions.com
Hotel Allegro Chicago Worth the trip - user review If you are looking for something different in a hotel room, the Allegro may be a place you want to visit. The rooms have personality, go figure, a hotel with personality! The decorator had a good time giving this facility some color, wonderful beds, classic drapes and fun wall covering. Not your typ... epinions.com
In Tune, With a Few Clinkers - user review KIMPTON IN CONTEXT Four members of the epinions community liked the Allegro in 2001, and in September, 2004 it is still a fun place to stay in Chicago: with a few reservations. For those of us bored with the sameness of... epinions.com
Hooray for the Allegro - user review Let me start by saying: I have not actually stayed at the Allegro. Why the heck is she writing an opinion, you ask. Good question. When I was planning my wedding in Chicago, I knew we would have a lot of out of town visitor... epinions.com
Hip, colorful, in the center of it all. - user review My husband and I just spent the weekend at the Hotel Allegro and we had a great hotel experience. The bed was probably the most comfortable that either of us had ever slept in (though the room itself is a little small) and the ... epinions.com
Hotel Allegro glad we got away when we did - user review My husband and I wanted a short weekend away before number 3 graced us with his presence for our anniversary.. Chicago is only an hour by plane or four by car so it was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend without child... epinions.com
Chicago´s least satisfying way to spend $200 a night - user review The next time I want to spend $200 a night to stay in downtown Chicago, I'm going to get a room for $80 somewhere 10 miles out on the Eisenhower Expressway and then drink the other $120 in the hotel bar. I should've known th... epinions.com
Trendy Hotel Allegro Chicago - user review This was our first stay at this particular hotel in Chicago. This was also our first stay in the Loop near the theater district. What a great hotel. Aside from the elevators being PAINFULLY slow due to repairs, our stay a... epinions.com
Worst hotel experience ever! - user review Was sent here because a friend works with Kimpton (the managing group). We were reserved in a Jacuzzi Suite, but checked in to a suite that had NO JACUZZI. I called down to the front desk, but unfortunately they overbooked like most hotels and they told me that I had the last suite. Also, the L trai... epinions.com
Great Place - user review We just got back from 4 nites/4 days at the Frenchman's Reef & we were so happy with everything. First of all, St Thomas is absolutely beautiful. Secondly, the weather was fantastic. (Forget weatherchannel.com everyday the fo... epinions.com
Great value, fun hotel - user review We spent four nights in August 2004 at the Hotel Allegro. We chose the hotel because of its central location in the theatre district of Chicago (very close to two El stations, and a 5 10 minute walk from the excellent Millennium Park) and for its low prices c. $100 per night incl. tax. Our room was ... epinions.com
Beautiful and comfortable hotel - user review Although it has been suggested that the rooms are small in this hotel, I felt the size of our room was just right. The decor was beautiful, it had all of the amenities we needed, and the bathroom was very nice. I would definitely stay there again. The hotel's bar/lounge is also a great place to hang... expedia.com
Great hotel - user review enjoyed the older fixtures in the hotel, the bright colors, too. there were only 2 pillows on the king size bed; 4 would have been nice. some caulking was beginning to crack as well as seams along the wallpaper. otherwise, great stay!!!!... expedia.com
Stay again! - user review Everyone was very friendly and helpful with directions and transportation options. I would definitly stay t... expedia.com
Very satisfying for theater access - user review For a short stay (1 2 nights) this hotel is highly recommeded for ease and access to the Ford or Cadillac theaters down town. Also reasonable walking distance to great shopping and other Loop activites. The rooms are cozy , but clean and enjoyable.... expedia.com
Very hip - user review great decor, rooms are a litle small but smartly furnished great location, right in the middle of the theat... expedia.com
Good for a weekend - user review Great location stayed 3 nights, conveinent to all of central Chicago. Room on small side but nice bed/bedding. Parking is expensive but close ($30/self park, in out). El 2 blocks away. Vending didn't work on o... expedia.com
An excellent choice for price and location - user review I had VERY specific requirements close to the Civic Opera House (because I was attending events there that got out late at night)and close to transportation. All of which was very true it's only a block from the train EL subway station. There are also several good restaurants, and cafes nearby, in a... expedia.com
very charming hotel - user review I was very impressed with the color scheme of the hotel, it was very charming i also thought the lounge was first class and a great way to spend an evening! i will be returning! I will recommend this hotel to anyone! The valet and concierge serv... expedia.com
Loved It! - user review The Allegro was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Great location, excellent atmosphere, and wonderful staff. It was both contemporary and hip, as well as comfortable and classy. The restaurant had excellent food, ambiance, and service. The ground floor bar/speakeasy was very unique and f... expedia.com
Great Hotel, Great Location - user review The hotel was really nice. A fun, art deco decor and really good location. The service was good and we were really happy w... expedia.com
It was ok..... - user review The location of the hotel is one of its best characteristics. It is an older hotel and the closets are not deep at ALL. You couldn't even put your whole arm in it....not to mention the room... expedia.com
good location - user review The room was small as often big city hotels are. Also old so you hear the water pipes well. great location for the theater ... expedia.com
Cramped but comfortable - user review This hotel is a conversion of an older hotel or perhaps an apt building. Stylish design, great services and well appointed, but small, guest rooms. Ask for a room on the north side of the hotel or on a high floor to avoid a view of a valley between other buildings. Other than that, a great hotel for... expedia.com
Highly recomend this fun upbeat hotel! - user review This hotel is the prefect location to attend Shows at the Ford or Oriental Theater or go shopping on State Street. Excellent Staff & Friendly Service! Co... expedia.com
am I regular visitor - user review This is a very reasonably priced hotel in a great location with excellent service. Represents real value... expedia.com
A last resort - user review This is an older hotel that has received trendy wall covering and carpets. When it rained, the carpet in my room got wet. Lightbulbs were burned out and the room had no towels. The front desk service was almost as slow as the elevators. The location is great and the staff is friendly, but I prefer t... expedia.com
Very nice but small - user review This was a very nice hotel, close to theaters and dining. The room was clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. My only complaint would be how small the rooms ... expedia.com
Old Hotel with Small Rooms - user review We found this hotel to have a very luxurious lobby which belies very small rooms with a small bathroom, small TV, pastel pink queen bedroom, noisy plumbing, difficult to adjust hot and cold water at the bathroom sink and a restaurant which is on two levels with the lower level only accessible by ent... expedia.com
No title - user review Besides small, dated rooms, this hotel is reasonably priced and in a good location not far from the El. Very good breakfast at the adjoining restaurant. S... fodors.com
Theater Weekend Mini Vacation - user review great hotel close to everything in the Loop. Atmosphere, service, size; all great! Spent 3 nights. We are booking there aga... fodors.com
Great Value - user review I stayed at this hotel for a girls weekend, the room was huge and had every thing we needed. This Hotel is close to shopping, theatres, the Art Institute, and all transportation. Very well priced for the location, I... fodors.com
College reunion girls loved the Hotel Allegro! - user review This was a fun hotel, with great service, including early check in and late check out. I couldn't quite follow the color schemes in the rooms, but they were clean, and ... fodors.com
Good value with a Euro twist - user review Very stylish with a Euro flair. For the young and trendy set. One block from the El. Good sized rooms for the price those who complained about room size obviously haven't spent much... fodors.com
No title - user review A great place for a weekend gets away. Felt very hip and fun, loved the idea of the w
