We are spending a long weekend in Chicago and deciding on either staying at Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile or Renaissance Chicago Hotel. I am leaning towards staying at the Marriott Downtown. Does anyone have any opinions?
Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile or Renaissance
The Renaissance would be the nicer hotel, but the Marriott would be the better location (although there%26#39;s not a huge difference in distance between the two.)
Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile or Renaissance
I am a big Marriott fan and have stayed at both. Definately the Magnificient Mile one......although last time I stayed there I thought it was very noisy, heard sirens all night long. It is just a much better location to all the action and a much more lively hotel. The Renaissance is nice but I think too much of a walk to all the good stuff. I do have to say another favorite is the Residence Inn on Walton.....not the newest or plushiest, but I like the bigger rooms (1/2 bedroom suites). Also free happy hour and munchies during the week. Good location and quiet.
I have not been to the Renaissance, but I have been at the Marriott. Great location. Close to many restaurants, right on the Mag. Mile, close to Navy Pier and the red line. Very nice lobby and hotel bar. Rooms are just OK. Nicely decorated, but small for the price. I also agree with the previous poster about the Residence Inn. It%26#39;s about a half mile north and a block off of Michigan Avenue, near the Hancock tower. The location isn%26#39;t as good, and it doesn%26#39;t have all of the full service ammenities that the Marriott has, but they do have a pretty good complimentary hot breakfast, the rooms are much bigger, and it usually a log less expensive. I guess it just depends on what kind of hotel ammenities you are looking for and how much you want to pay.
We stayed at the Marriott Memorial Day wwekend and really enjoyed at. We had a room on the 29th floor facing west. The window is over 6%26#39;, almost ceiling to floor. It was the best view I have ever had downtown. We also enjoyed the exercise room. They have a nice pool, hot tub, and steam room. The staff was very friendly and helpful. And as stated, the location is great.
As a Marriott Rewards Gold member I have stayed many times at both locations. I think the Renaissance is a more elegant hotel. The lobby area is pretty and serene with plenty of comfortable seating. Even when it鈥檚 crowded you don%26#39;t get the OVERWHELMING noise that always fills the lobby at the Marriott. The second floor restaurant and lounge is circular with tables lining the windows overlooking the river. The views are very nice, especially at night. The rooms are a little bigger over all with a small sitting area, (some have river views). It sits in the heart of the Theatre District literally just across the river at State %26amp; Wacker. It鈥檚 a five minute walk, (at least for me) between the two hotels. I also like the Marriott with it stark contrast to the Renaissance. This is the epitome of a big city hotel, huge lobby and lounge, (it鈥檚 all just one big area) crowded and bustling 24/7. It sits on Michigan Ave and the rear entrance on Rush, a great location for shopping and dining. Both have great beds. Usually I just stay at whichever hotel has the better rate
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