Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review This 1927 hotel has had a number of identities in its time - including a 1970s stint as the Playboy Hotel and Towers under owner Hugh Hefner. Chinoiserie wallpaper pattern and dark-wood armoires lend an Asian feel to guest rooms. We love the complimentary shoeshine service; hang your kicks on the do... fodors.com
No title - expert review Another historic hotel that has undergone a major face-lift, the Knickerbocker looks spiffy from the lobby but still retains a shabby-chic feel on the guest floors. The epitome of Jazz Age indulgence when built in 1927, the hotel was rumored to have shady underworld connections during the Capone era... frommers.com
No title - expert review In general, this hotel retains much of its beautiful, original 1920s detailing. As for the 305 rooms and 20 suites, they are not particularly large or attractively furnished. This is not to say they are not state-of-the-art. All of the expected amenities are there. Still, most stay at this hotel for... gayot.com
No title - expert review Just off Chicago’s famed “Magnificent Mile,” the Gold Coast setting of the Millennium Knickerbocker is the best location for shopping and business. Built in 1927, the 14-story hotel was originally known as the Davis Hotel in honor of its general manager. The magnificently gilded Cr... historichotels.org
No title - expert review A Four Star Landmark On North Michigan Avenue, the Famous Magnificent Mile, This Hotel Welcomes you To the Best Location in the City For Shopping, Dining and Business. European Style and Gracious Service Are the Trademark of This Elegant Hotel and the 86 Millennium Hotels Around the World. One Block... gotrump.com
Vintage charm in downtown Chicago - user review Great value for the location. You are right off the path of Michigan Ave. and at the begining of the Magnificent Mile. Note, this is not a modern establishment and has vintage charm and overall is a great experience and... chicago.citysearch.com
Extremely dissappointing checked out early - user review I checked into th Millenium Knickerbocker with my new bride for a few days. It was very dissappointing to say the least. We ended up checking out early even though we had prepaid on the internet. They had told us we were upgraded to a suite due to our special occasion. The room was awful (on the 5th... chicago.citysearch.com
a mag mile gem!! - user review Not your typical cookie cutter hotel. The rooms have a very romantic feel with the rich colors and unique textures. The location is also a major plus for any ... chicago.citysearch.com
They don´t make ´em like they used to!! - user review The Ballroom is breathtakingly gorgeous They don't make 'em like they used to!! The Knickerbocker is a well preserved hotel excellent staff, excellent food...the rooms are quaint and comfortable. i loved it all.The Knickerbocker is a great break from the monotony of the big hotel chains. Business tr... chicago.citysearch.com
Charming! - user review The location is very good. Near Michigan Avenue. Short walk to John Hancock Center and Rush Street.The room was fairly small. Small bathroom.The hotel has a nice old charm with modern anemities.The hotel is clean and well kept.The staff is friendly and helpful.The price is very inexpensive for a hot... chicago.citysearch.com
Weekend in Chicago - user review Very nice hotel, my only complaint is when we made the reservation we were told that we would be on the club floor that included evening cocktails and breakfast. When we checked in we were on a different floor. After a number of complaints and different stories, they came up with certificates for br... chicago.citysearch.com
Like Home - user review We immediately felt at home once we stepped into the lobby. Of all the luxury hotels we have stayed in across the U.S., there is no finer, warm staff. Our rooms were beautifully furnished and, yes, the bathrooms are small but adequate. This hotel has an historical ambience and those looking for mode... chicago.citysearch.com
Excellent Weekend - user review We spent the weekend at the Knickerbocker & had a great stay. As soon as we stepped out of our cab, we were treated wonderfully. The rooms are comfortable & the ... chicago.citysearch.com
Not impressed - user review All I have to say is for the price I paid I expected a lot more from this hotel. The bathroom was way too tiny,the room was nice but very small,the parking was expensive and I had to walk 2 blocks back to the hotel. I woul... expedia.com
Oldie but goodie - user review An old hotel that has been refreshed. Rooms are small, especially the bathrooms, but nicely updated. Some touch up needed to be done to wallpaper in bathroom water damage. Nice staff. Nice lobby... expedia.com
rooms were very small, - user review but it is a charming hotel, the rooms are small do to being an old hotet, Plus you can walk to the magnicent mile, just close ... expedia.com
You won’t be disappointed - user review Check in was easy, and efficient. The front desk staff was great. We took a smoking room, because we arrived early, and that was all they had available. As would be expected of a smoking room, it had a hint of lingering smoke (duh). The bathroom was small, and smelled like... well, like a bathroom w... expedia.com
Not Impressed - user review Great location but... I was on the 6th floor and street noises were very audible. The draft from the window made it necessary to wrap myself in a blanket in order to sit at the desk and work. The mini bar was broken upon my arrival (Sunday) and it took until Tuesday to repair it which left me unable... expedia.com
No room at the inn - user review If you plan to stay at this hotel, pack sparsely. There are NO dressers/armoirs for clothes. Only place to keep any clothes is in the smallish closet. Room I stayed in with 2 double beds was cramped. On the plus side, great location with reasonably friendly... expedia.com
convenient location moderate price - user review Quiet but decent size hotel right off the Mag mile. Very convenient location. Accomodating staff. The first room offered was a dark, shoebox but staff moved us into something better when we asked. Not a luxury hotel, limited amenities but a good solid mid range value with all of Chicago right out th... expedia.com
Close to Mag. Mile - user review The hotel was nice and clean, but could have used an upgrade in the bathroom. We had 4 people in our room and I found it a little small. Very close to Water Tower Mall. Traveler's tip on shopping.If your in Chicago to shop, this is the place to stay. Very close to all shopping, but a little far from... expedia.com
Noisy Lobby and thin walls - user review The only complaint is the people who stayed there were very inconsiderate of others as they came in at 2 & 3 in the morning talking loudly thus waking me up . Also talking loudly on cell phones. Very noisy bar area near lobby. Walls were too thin and I could hear peop... expedia.com
Will not go back - user review The room had a terrible musty smell. The air conditioning never cooled off the room, nor did it dry out the room. The bathroom was very small. Traveler's tip on local attractions.The l... expedia.com
Thin walls - user review The room itself was nice but a little small. The problem is that the walls are thin and it is easy to hear noise coming from the halls and other rooms. The bathrooms are in good condition but they are very small. The staff was always very helpful and nice. Overall it is a good hotel but it is the lo... expedia.com
Nice Chicago Hotel - user review The room was nice, but the bathroom was a little small, and obviously needed some maintenance attention (bathtub drained slowly, til... expedia.com
Great location - user review This hotel had a great location, and very helpful staff, but was a little more run down than I was expecting for an older hotel with a four star rating. Still better than cookie cutter chains though. Traveler's tip on local attractions.The Hancock building is right around the corner and the observat... expedia.com
would stay there again - user review This hotel is very old Chicago feeling. It's very clean and the decorating is vintage style. Everyone who works there was very nice and very accomodating. Traveler's tip on nightlife.This hotel is right in the middle of everything that you would want to do. It's a very short taxi ride to most main n... expedia.com
Fun historical place to stay - user review This hotel, while not the newest, was a fun quirky place to stay that had everything that we needed. The concierge tips were all helpful. The location was right in the heart of great shopping and a short walk to a red line subway stop. In the summertime, this hotel would be steps away from the best ... expedia.com
Excellent - user review This is a great hotel in a great city. It is close to shopping and the lake. Our room was small, but clean and comfortable. We... expedia.com
Rooms need restoration - user review This is a lovely historic hotel, but for the price better hotels with better service are available in the area. Traveler's tip on shopping.Perfect location for shopping. Just half a block from the Miracle Mile and cl... expedia.com
Not a 4 star hotel - user review This was a big let down. We arived in a private car, the bell hop didn't even attempt to get our luggage. Hotel was old and small. We had a jr. sweet and the room was horribly small, with a full size bed. Bathroom was a closet with only a standup shower no tub. No water pressure in the shower. Sink ... expedia.com
Great Chicago experience - user review We found the entire staff very friendly and helpful. The bathroom was a bit small, but it is a very old hotel. It was a very quaint and charming hotel. I would surely stay in this hotel if I were to... expedia.com
all things considered, it was ok - user review we paid pretty good money for a night. The service was great but the upkeep could use some attention. Some areas of the room seemed crowded. Cool nostalgic decor. I think you're paying a little more for location than individual room condition. I'd stay again though. Traveler's tip on saving a few bu... expedia.com
Location is great, but hotel is tired - user review You can't beat the location of The Knickerbocker. It's located near the shops on Michigan Avenue and within walking distance of most Chicago attractions. The hotel is old and would benefit from a major renovation. Room was clean and furnishings were adequate. Hotel needs soundproofing. Bed was adequ... expedia.com
Great location - user review You can't beat the location with this hotel close to the lakeshore, shopping and restaurants on Rush St. We had our young children with us and found the staff relatively accomodating. There were other young families there as well. I was just a little disappointed in that I had requested adjoining ro... expedia.com
Great Location, terrible four star hotel - user review You pay a lot for this hotel being a historic building. As for the hotel itself, it is run down. Here are somethings to look forward to: we had to get a heater since the central air was not working for the first 2 days, sink and the tub were very slow draining, bathroom area was so small it hardly c... expedia.com
Great experience at the Knickerbocker - user review I went to the Knickerbocker to act as a nanny for my two small cousins. At first, we had two separate rooms: one for me and the older (9 at the time) cousin and a second room for my aunt, uncle, and younger (4 at the time) cousin. We ended up all staying in the same room two adults on the king size ... fodors.com
Fantastic place - user review Me and my partner had a fantastic stay at the Knickerbocker in May 2005. I booked via the internet and got quite a good deal, averaged out at $80 per night for the room and we stayed for three nights. We were given a really nice big room, it was next to the lift and I thought that it might be noisy ... fodors.com
BOOK THIS HOTEL - user review We absolutely loved the Millennium! Not only was the staff extremely friendly, our concierge was very knowledgeable and willing to help! The location can't be beat. 1/2 block from the Mag. Mile, 3 blocks from Lakeshore, 1 block from the John Hancock. The restaurant had a wonderful breakfast and the ... fodors.com
Location is great! - user review We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. You are only 1 block off Michigan Ave., and 3 blocks from Lake Michigan. The lobby area is nice and fun to hang out in. The staff was friendly and courteous. We had a corner Jr suite which gave us a little more room and a walk in closet. The only drawback is... fodors.com
No title - user review An historic hotel, not up to the general standards of newer chain offerings such as Hyatt, but the vintage charm makes up for it. The bed however, were just too hard for a ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review An older property with small rooms and tiny bathrooms, I don't believe this hotel should be rated at four stars. Our rooms were clean, but in need of refurbishment. The location and price were excellent; however, so overall, we were satisfied and f... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Excellent location and very friendly staff, from the front desk to the b... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Excellent location, friendly bellboys and bartender, but the room was not as thoroughly cleaned as it should have been for the... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Fantastic location, but not the star level that I am used to... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review For the price that we were given, this was a great place to stay. Catches the old time charm o... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Friendliness of staff is the knickerbockers strongest point. The rooms were certainly clean and adequate but lacked some of the amenities to make this trul... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Good location, small rooms with paper thin wa... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great location, room ok (a little bit shabby, but clean), cool martini bar overal... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great location. Very old fashioned hotel which is in major need of room renovations. Get a room with a view not easy to do! Bathrooms in some of the rooms are... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Highly not recommended. For the same price there are many, much better, hotels around Michigan avenue. When we approached the hotel manager with our complaint that we could not sleep all night due to the noise that was in the corridors (and the lack of any sound proof in the rooms) he said that this... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Historical property in a great location just off lake Michigan. Friendly staff that enjoy ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Hotel had uncomfortable beds and an outdated HVAC system. We had two room and as we were traveling with small children and asked for connecting rooms. They placed us next to elevator in handicapped room with children across the hall. Room was stuffy and very dated. This experience was disappointing.... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Hotel was very clean, comfortable and very friendly. Would definitely stay again. Food and drinks were rather ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I had heard great things about this hotel and the restaurant and lobby bar were terrific. Excellent location to the areas we wanted to see in Chicago. Disappointed with the rooms though. Very small, small beds and they seemed to be a bit run down. Peeling wallpaper in the bathroom, paint chips, etc.... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I understood when we reserved the room that the knickerbockers were an old historic hotel. With that, I also understood the rooms would be small. However, for a four star hotel, the paint in the rooms was old and peeling in parts (especially the baseboard area) the heat/ac wasn't working and the roo... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I was initially put off by the faded glory of the lobby and the obvious hoard of St.. Patrick's day revelers, but my room was pleasant and in the rear of the hotel, the television had a big screen, and the room was set back enough from the main corridor so I was not disturbed by the going ones of th... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review If you are looking for old time experience of what hotels were like in the 1930s and 40s, this is the place. If you are a frequent business traveler as I am, this is not for you. It is too small and cramped. When you travel allot a bigger room and ba... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review If you know going in that the rooms and bathrooms are small because of the age of the hotel, then you shouldn't have any problems with this hotel! It is beautifully decorated; the restaurant had a very good breakfast. The bar is nice and the staff is wonderful! We... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review It has a great historical perspective but we would not stay at the hotel again. Too old. Restaurant food was overpriced for what you got. Wireless did not ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Lobby beautiful. Rooms small and needs updating. Beds uncomfortable and very small. Front desk staff not the ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Located in the finest area of Chicago with exceptional personal. A very friendly and well designed bar in the front lobby, excellent after a day of shopping. Whatever our needs or questions were the staff took care of it, with enthusiasm and a smile. We would choose this hotel without a doubt again.... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Millennium Hotel is just around the corner from the Magnificent Mile and Hancock building. It's a very convenient location to shopping and dining on Michigan Avenue. I would describe it as an older historic hotel with small rooms and very small bathrooms. We went down with a group of 4 to go to the ... mytravelguide.com
