Allegro Chicago, A Kimpton Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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
No title - user review Overall Im satisfied with my stay; however I felt that parking is a problem, because it costs you a lot. So, I don't recommend driving there. The room is smaller than I expected, but it has a refrigerator... mytravelguide.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
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
No title - user review Hotel staff very helpful, competent and kind. Restaurant staff not so much and food not so good even though it had a good reputation. Though an older hotel it was clean and comfortable and had a cozy and relaxed feel while still re... mytravelguide.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
No title - user review Good service. Friendly people. Great location and a fun place t... mytravelguide.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
No title - user review Pleasant and clean. Enjoyed the wine hour as we met people from another state and enjoyed their company before the theater. It was within walking distant to everything that I wante... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The Allegro is located near the heart of downtown Chicago and is very near the wonderful Chicago mass transit system. The staff is very helpful and provided for all our requests. ... mytravelguide.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
No title - user review Staff and facilities were very nice. Would prefer not to be in the theater / financial district on this visit, but it was a short cab ride or walk to the entertainment district. I would definitely not hesita... mytravelguide.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
Another Chigao Winner - user review Chose this hotel because of the great experience at the other Kimpton Hotel (Hotel Monaco) . We were curious to find out if the same service and philosphy was adhered to or if we... travel.yahoo.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
The most unique hotel ever! - user review I was traveling with an 83 year old woman, on oxygen, and this hotel went out of their way to make us feel like royalty! They followed up to insure our comfort--the rooms are dec... travel.yahoo.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
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
No title - user review Rooms were not very nice and the bathroom was the smallest I have eve... mytravelguide.com
The Royal Treatment - user review From the moment we drove our car up to the hotel entrance, we felt that we were taken care of in every respect. The staff is extremely courteous, friendly and helpful. From the ... travel.yahoo.com
Pet Friendly - user review We reserved this hotel because of their pet policy. They welcomed our 80 lb Weim. The service was great and the beds were comfortable. Downfalls: The bathroom was quite small, ther... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review Not a bad hotel, but not a great one either. It seemed like they are going for a themed hotel, with the unique room decor and the whole rock star thing, but it doesn't quite flesh out in the actual experience; a lotto show but not much substance behind it. The hotel bar (encore) is a cool place (pri... mytravelguide.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
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 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 - user review It was a great location and it was clean! We did not like the shampoo and conditioner provided. We had a great weekend. We came in for the sh... mytravelguide.com
Great Atmosphere - user review The hotel was a great starting and stopping point for our 37th birthday celebration weekend in downtown Chicago. The location was fantastic.It was very close to the theater that wa... travel.yahoo.com
No title - user review The hotel allegro was a great hotel in a fantastic loop location. Close to the el/subway and many restaurants. Rooms were nice and a... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review In theatre district, easy walk to shopping and restaurants. Decor is modern. Rooms clean, quiet and comfortable. Lounge and restaurant attached. Has health club. Overall, good experience for visit to Chicago. Would stay here again. Only negative is $40 fee for valet parking plus tip, but this is goi... mytravelguide.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
Old World Beauty - user review The Allegro is an old hotel that has retained its charm while upgrading its infrustructure. They have decroated the rooms with bedding that actually makes it 'cool' and unlike all... travel.yahoo.com
BOUTIQUE HOTEL = SMALL & UNCOMFORTABLE - user review The Hotel lobby is a great place to hang out, especially during the nightly wine hour (though I don't drink). I was greeted with vibrant colors and retro furniture that comp... travel.yahoo.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
No title - user review The establishment is very well decorated however the staff is unfriendly. The rooms are small and the bed is not that comfortable. Very s... mytravelguide.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
No title - user review Liked the hotel 312 restaurant was excellent for breakfast. Encore bar good place fo... mytravelguide.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
No title - user review Nicely located and relatively inexpensive. The rooms are small but convenient. The orange carpeting and white and brown vertical stripes on the walls are a bit unnerving, and this hotel wants to be cutting edge, but the best thing about it is the friendly and efficient service. When I come back to C... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This was a business trip for me, but I brought my spouse and child. During our stay our 5 year old got an ear infection, and the staff found us a clinic and directions, and called ahead to make sure there wasn't a wait. They could not have been more helpful! I would re... mytravelguide.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No title - user review My husband didn't arrive until later and no one offered to help with my luggage. I thought that was unacceptable for an upscale hotel. The hotel was clean and colorful and overall I en... mytravelguide.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
No title - user review This hotel was very hip and different. The beds could have been more comfortable, but overall the experience was great. The location isn't bad, but it isn't too convenient to walking around Michigan avenue and/or the museums. A quick cab ride w... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review We had a most pleasant stay at this hotel. It was our 5th wedding anniversary and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay. The hotel staff was amazing and the rooms were bigger than expected for an urban boutique hotel. We wanted to steal the b... mytravelguide.com
Hotel Allegro Chicago A Kimpton Hotel: Hotel Allegro Chicago - user review The Allegro is following the latest trend where everyone is famous. The hotel is decorated in modern art and design over a classic faccade of a beautiful older hotel. It is a very tenous and bold line to walk. Easily it could fall into kitsch or just plai ugliness. Not so here. It really is a modern... virtualtourist.com
No title - user review This attractive hotel in the theater district has a warm and friendly atmosphere, comfortable rooms, free wireless internet and a kind and helpful staff. The elevators are efficient (many of the smaller hotels have sluggish ones). The location is close to cat trains and buses. A person who takes the... mytravelguide.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
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
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
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
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
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
No title - user review I was very pleased with this hotel. It was a perfect location for the oriental theatre and had many nice restaurants within only a few blocks. The staff was friendly and helpful. Concierge was helpful and made us dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant. I thought the decor in the lobby was kind o... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review As much as I love the decorating and the colors, I have stayed in other hotels in Chicago and do not see the room ... mytravelguide.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 - user review Excellent location, great staff, very helpful and knowledgeable, I would stay the... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review We went to Chicago for a Holiday weekend; the location of the hotel was absolutely wonderful for theatre and shopping. The room was decent size with very comfortable beds. Very clean would definit... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Nice hotel, quiet, great location, professional staff, hotel restaurants were excellent. I'd definitely stay ... mytravelguide.com
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
