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House of Blues Hotel

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The House of Blues Hotel, in Chicago, is a 3 star hotel. Guests can enjoy sailing and other local activities. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". Guests found the service "incredible". What travelers said they loved: "the location", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including The Italian Village Restaurants , The Ritz-Carlton Chicago/A Four Seasons Hotel , and Trattoria No. 10 . Also nearby: Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago School Of Professional Psychology , and Mundelein College Loyola Univ . Other local places to consider are Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and Palmer House Hilton.

Expert Reviews of House of Blues Hotel

Citysearch | A prime location, luxurious amenities and an elegant but approachable style are all trademarks of this downtown hotel.

Formerly the House of Blues Hotel, this luxury stay underwent a $17 million overhaul. The lobby boasts Italian marble floors and a unique take on the standard front desk--custom-crafted curiosity cabinets...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/13/2007
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User Reviews of House of Blues Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I usually try to check out new bars but so many of my friends steer towards Crimson Lounge so I tend to go there more than I want to. I do admit that I am starting to like it more even though I am not…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. You know, a lot better than I would have expected. Hotel Sax is basically trying to be the Viceroy of the Midwest. And by Viceroy, I mean trying to look like how Marie Antoinette would decorate if she…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Sax is a very trendy boutique hotel, but once you get past the weird decor, it really has a lot to offer. First, if I hadn't been familiar with the Chicago area and known that it was the old…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. I really do. Except for the douchebag at the door who swindled the guys in our group into a $20 cover which he pocketed (literally, I saw it). Then there was the asswipe who stamped…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks! Great atmosphere....Great location....Right behind the House Of Blues....Friendly employees (katrina).....The room was amazing........this place was exactly like i expected! =)
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lesley S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Super duper trendy. My dad's room had a snakeskin chair in it. Personally, I thought the decor was awesome. The views are good too, some of them look out to the river. I definitely feel like it is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is for douchebags and bagettes. If you're 21 and you can't hold your alcohol, this place is for YOU!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The hotel looks awesome, and the rooms are pretty swanky. I'd have to say that the service was just eh. We had made reservations 3 months in advance for a room with 2 double beds and got a room with 1…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best nightlife spots in Chicago. It has all of the appeal of a lounge and all the excitement of a dance club but lacks the excessive pretension that less interesting clubs like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a friend's birthday and I loved it. It was nice to go a posh place like this in the city at 11pm on a Friday night and not have to wait in line or pay cover. A little after I got…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Huge huge huge lounge. I first walked in but it was packed with collar buttons ups and short tight dresses. So I did a 180 and walked straight over to Bin 36. After deciding with my friend that we were…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer D.

4.0 of 5 stars. YOWZA!!! what an establishment..BEAUTIFUL....The decor had an Asian/Victorian flair with a twist.....think crimson velvet drapes and couches with elaborate Victorian style chairs...portraits framed of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first time at this place and it was awesome!! Well we did have bottle service so it better be amazing! We called ahead and they gave us the private room right by the main bar. It was pretty pimp,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the few upscale places where the staff is polite and not just a bunch of ape bouncers and guido bartenders, I think it sets the tone for the customers as those who hang out there are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very posh and great place to meet single educated professional women. The drinks were strong but service could have been a bit faster for the prices they charge. The music selection was great and I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would have really loved this place five years ago. I think Chicago night clubs are pretty much all the same. I joined a friend of mine who was getting bottle service and ended up in a nice section…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was so much better than I thought it was going to be! Despite the overpriced drinks (which are to be expected downtown in a swank establishment such as this), the overall atmosphere was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sigh. I want to love this hotel and while on one hand I appreciate the decor, I also think it was way over-thought. It is very Jonathan Adler but it just felt a bit forced to me. The Lobby - Your…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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great view

The rooms inside are average but the view is great. It has the blues mobile downstairs and a great bar. We also ate their one night and it was not bad. The best thing about it, is that is centrally lo
kudzu.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alli L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was surprised at how much I liked this place. I walked in hating it just for where it was located. I walked in seeing popped collars, business dress, and thought, "pooooosers." Great, I thought, as…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mika J.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was a Saturday night with a couple of girlfriends & quite honestly my expectations were low. Not because I'd heard bad things...but if I'm going to get dressed way up, break out the killer shoes,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nel O.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I stayed at the Sax on a Saturday night. We stopped by the Crimson Lounge out of curiousity before we headed out and was really impressed by the decor and vibe. Drinks are kinda pricey,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sam k.

1.0 of 5 stars. do you like to snort lines, contract herpes and listen to girls have meaningless conversations in the bathroom? if you enjoy these things, this club is TOOOTALLY for you. extra points if you love…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice place and convenient location. Easy to get there by train and walking. The reservation person was very helpful. When I told him I was travelling alone, he recommended that I stay in the Junior…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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great hotel

won a trip to this hotel and I must say it was beautiful. In the heart of Chicago it is walking distance to many attractions. It is a little high priced, but well worth it. Below is the concert hall a
kudzu.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm getting older because the less and less I know about all the places there are out there now. Crimson Lounge - cool decor, kind of two dancing areas, big bar, VIP couches throughout so that you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Selby J.

4.0 of 5 stars. When you're staying at a hotel with a young lady, the two things you don't want her thinking about are: Micro and Soft. But they have a Microsoft game room! It's got great games. They are free.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin V.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is really something to look at, and worth stopping in for an early (and I mean EARLY) evening cocktail. The decor was clearly designed to be sexy, and they succeeded, at least in the sense…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shaina v.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here on a weekday at 6 ish which I believe is a good time to enjoy the relaxed dim lighted environment here. It was nice and quiet with some David Bowie softly playing in the background. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Sax is swanky. The place itself was swanky when it was the House of Blues hotel, but the new folks changed decor, remodeled some floors, and re-swankified it, perhaps to a slightly higher degree…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amy g.

1.0 of 5 stars. The decor is unique, I'll give it that. It should be for the approximate $5 mil they spent redecorating. The paintings are (obviously) knock-off Baroque portraits. My coworker who spends half his…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian J.

3.0 of 5 stars. So... raise your hand if you went to the Sax Hotel opening party March 13th... and got totally WAISTED! Nice place, really pricy, though i didn't pay for anything. We did meet a lot of nice people…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to the grand opening of the hotel tonight. I have to say I have some thoughts, good thoughts though. The event itself was quite well put together. The drinks were quick, the food was good and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhay E.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm so glad i went here. Now I know that 'lounge' and 'club' are synonymous. Nice decor though. If you can see it behind the sea of ass-shakers around you.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Louis A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came here prior to seeing Snoop Dogg @ House of Blues. Very nice. Dark, open, and lots of crystal. Huge liquor shelf. Music industry moguls w/ younger women seem to like this place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Loved the Decor

The hotel was something different. Not the cookie cutter rooms in other hotels. The lobby bar was packed and fun every night. The location was great, close to everything. The rates were very low for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This Victorian-inspired lounge in the Hotel Sax Chicago (formerly the House of Blues Hotel) is a much darker space than the hotel's pristine lobby that leads into it. As you would expect from the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Crimson Lounge. Great atmosphere. Definitely try the Lotus Martini. Really nice atmosphere for a not too crazy weekend night.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by leyla a.

4.0 of 5 stars. I only visited The Hotel Sax for a networking event so I cannot say anything about the staff or the service only about the decor and the amenities. The lobby is great, I love the non-traditional…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by leyla a.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is an unfair review. I went to the Crimson Lounge tonight for a networking event so I cannot tell you about the prices or the weekend clientele (but I can't tell you about any weekend clientele…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Parisa A.

1.0 of 5 stars. ummm, why was i the only non-indian at this spot? why did the music suck? why was the decor over-the-top cheesy? why would i ever come back here? oh wait, i wouldn't.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Qingshuo W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here on a Saturday night not expecting much from a place I've never heard of, but it turned out surprisingly great! The decor has"royal bedroom" flair to it and the bar sports an impressively…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I just went to the event featuring She boutique tonight at Crimson and I love the space! It's very Marie Antoinette/Louis-esque, which I think is pretty cool and seems to be a trend right now with…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle L.

1.0 of 5 stars. "OMG, don't they know who I am? I mean, like, I write reviews on yelp.*" Waited in line outside in 10 degree weather for 10 minutes before my sister talked her way in ahead of everyone else in line…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Namrata A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Besides the ridiculously typical Indian crowd, Crimson is a secured, spacey and interesting lounge. I like the environment and appreciate a lounge's ambiance. The other reviews don't do this PLACE…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan L.

3.0 of 5 stars. i would give it 2.5 if i could, but it's the holidays so i'll bump it up to 3. i enjoy hotel bars, and this was a bigger hotel bar which i enjoyed. there was alot of room for people to mingle and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Stop trying to pretend you're New York. This is Chicago, and when you try to pretend you're something you're not - people can tell. Attitude for the sake of attitude doesn't fly here. I wasn't even…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you tend to gauge a hotel by virtue of how cool/comfortable the rooms are, whether you can get around easily via there, whether there are nifty little extras, then you'll likely have some idea…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. "So what do you think of hotel sex?" This was what I thought my co-worker asked me the other morning as we sat in the lobby waiting for our ride. The answer, "Um, love it!" Oh, you said Hotel Sax. The…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer N.

1.0 of 5 stars. We had an awful experience here, so bad that we didn't even finish our drinks before leaving. It started with a snotty bartender who barely acknowledged us and ended with a terrible group of rude…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tessa c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good for business travel - centrally located, but not great for tourists unless you are planning on seeing lots of concerts at the house of blues. The interior decor is interesting, but not sure how…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love hotel bars (my favorites: the sofitel, peninsula, and the W) so I was excited to attend an event in the Crimson Lounge...the recently opened lounge in the new hotel Sax. It's a swanky, yet…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. I did not stay at this hotel so I cant comment on any of that sorta stuff. It was pretty cool, very central location and is fancy and hip to the point of intimidation. I was in one room, which was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mo L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Crimson Lounge isn't a bad place to hang on a Saturday night. Upon entering the lounge, the first thing you notice is the lush decor. Although the dance area is spacious, seating is limited and it…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mdo s.

1.0 of 5 stars. I stopped in here a week or two after they opened. My friend and I sat down at the bar and the bartender walked over, tossed the drink menu at us and asked, "what do you want?" Well I think he could…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three stars only because I loved the decor/space. Otherwise, the place didn't leave much of an impression.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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House Of Blues

This is one of my favorite hotels in the country. Whoever designed this place really understands th...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Big room. Small bar. Long wait at the bar. Limited Seating. All this was my first impression. It was opening night when I went and it was packed. Most places can handle large volume are able to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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There's Nothing Like Good Sax ;-)

RIP, HOB Hotel. Now it's the Sax Hotel, and this past weekend was my first stay. What an interesting choice! This hotel is hip, from the lobby and reception areas, to the lobby bar, to the room decor. And they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Recommended for: Business and leisure travelers, get-a-way in Chicago. Location 3.5, Service 1, Amenities 3, Room 3.5.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have mixed feelings. I heard the House of Blues hotel was pretty awesome, so I was shocked at how "Vegas-esque" the Sax Hotel was. The lobby is beautiful. It really does smell like fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suz F.

1.0 of 5 stars. A paparazzi wall? Are you kidding me? Are they so desperate to attract a Loop equivalent of Paris and her posse that painting an entire wall with flashing cameras and photographers seemed like a good…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Horrible experience, WASTE OF MONEY

My boyfriend and I both worked on new years eve and day. Instead of the celebrations those days, we decided to have a romantic fun night at the House of Blues Hotel. Upon arrival the staff was very friendly, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Funky ambiance, in a good way!

If you're looking for something different and are a modern free spirit, this place is for you. Hotel accommodations are not your typical white linens and floral-- this place has bright colors, funk and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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Fun Hotel! Fun ambiance!

The hotel is very funky in their fun decor thru out. Great value on room rates. Great location too, close to attractions.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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I would never stay here again!

I went to Chicago one year just for a fun weekend out. I decided to stay downtown which I haven't done for awhile. I decided to try out the House of Blues Hotel and it was a big mistake. I paid way too much...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Great location behind Marina City

This hotel located between Dearborn and State right behind the twin 'corncob' towers of Marina City is conveniently located to River North attractions. We stayed here four night during the 2006 Blues Festival....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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Want something different? Stay at the HOB Hotel!

This hotel was very nice. The staff was helpful, the bathrooms were huge, the bathroom towels were huge, the area was nice and there was a lot around. The public transportation system was nearby. The room was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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Lovin it!

This hotel is like none i have ever seen. The decor is neat and the fabrics are bright. The Kazbar is cozy. We ordered room service at 4am and the food was great. Already made arrangements to go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2004
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exelent

Second time in Chicago, incredible beds, exelent service and very kind people, they were the best vacation we ever had.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2003
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St. Patrick's Day

My boyfriend surprised me with a trip To Chicago for St. Patrick's Day, and we stayed at the HOB. It was incredible. The staff was helpful and polite. The music at the club was very good. I love our room. So...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Very busy

The stay was brief, but great. The room was a treat - not just the same old stuff. Very colorful and busy. (Reminds me of New Orleans). Our view was good - got a corner room looking south to the river. Alot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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Nice Place to Stay

The House of Blues Hotel was a nice place to stay. The room wasn't too big, but it was very clean. The bed comfortable- with down comforter and pillows. The bathroom was very clean. The view wasn't good, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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friendly people!

I travel all over, and I've never come across a friendlier staff than this one. My check-in was great and the concierge helped my anniversary dinner be PERFECT!!! The decor of the rooms is fun and funky, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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Sweet Home Chicago

It was great!!! The hotel was just awsome. The bathroom was huge and the beds had down comforters. There are just so many extras with the room that make it a good value. It's close to everything and easy to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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GROOOVVVYYY!!

Rarely do you visit a hotel where the staff remembers your name, regardless if you have stayed once or 20 times. The staff makes this hotel worth the visit. The KazBar does not feel, in the least, like a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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Going to the dogs

Love the fact that they allow dogs (though mine much too rowdy and destructive to bring). Also the site of "Yappy Hour", with GREAT music right next door. What more could you want?
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Sweet home chicago

I was very pleased with my stay at HOB. I was in town for only 28 hours and needed to see as much as possible. The Concierge (Phillipe) knew exactly what I needed to do and see and they sent me on my way to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Self-Absorbed

The hotel staff is the rudest I have encountered in months of hotel stays in Chicago; you are frequently ignored at the front desk; it's as if the staff can't be bothered with customers. Room service is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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Second Chance

Have statyed here about 4 times. Each time was a problem. Staff never willing to assist. Bell men ask to assist with baggage at the point you are at the elevators, not at the curb. Went to check in. There were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2002