Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels
8.2 (2743 reviews)
511 North Columbus Drive , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Nice rooms
Good location
Cons:
Long elevator wait times
High parking fees
Chaotic breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
8
The cleaning was done daily, everything was clean.
Service
9.2
Cruz was professional and helpful; Erin provided excellent support.
Location
8.7
The hotel's location is excellent, close to attractions and shops.
Room Quality
8.4
Nice rooms, especially with upgrades for great views.
Amenities
7.7
Wait times for elevators and chaotic breakfast venue.
Value for Money
8
Ridiculous fees complicate pricing; $61/night parking.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Monotonous breakfasts and chaotic operation.
Overall Experience
8.4
Phenomenal stay, great staff, several positives to balance negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:34

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Stunning Views
Experience the ultimate comfort at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. Indulge in spacious suites with separate living rooms and bedrooms, boasting flat-screen TVs and breathtaking Chicago skyline views.

Top-Notch Amenities for Every Guest
Take advantage of the heated indoor pool, well-equipped fitness centre, and versatile meeting spaces. Whether you're here for leisure or business, our amenities cater to all your needs.

Prime Location for Exploring Chicago
Located just steps away from popular attractions like Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, our hotel offers easy access to the best of Chicago. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note the entire property is completely nonsmoking.

Guests departing earlier than the scheduled check-out date will result in an early departure fee equal to one night’s room and tax.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and costs USD 14.95 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 59 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2743 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.4
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P1463YWcrystalh Family
10
Great service!! Beautiful hotel!! Fabulous location!
Pros:

Ardit was helpful and extremely kind.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor
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Candice family_with_children us
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Rosa extended_group us
9
Pros:

The view was excelent😊 the breakfast was great.. everything frm check in to check out...

Cons:

Just the wait time for elevator but staff had already warned us. Other than that everything was great

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
4
49heidif Family
10
Love!
Pros:

Lovely hotel, staff and amenities. Location is perfect for walking and enjoying the city!

2026-03-04 via Tripadvisor
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robintG5417QH Family
2
AVOID AVOID AVOID
Pros:

This was our 3rd and last stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. I came on a trip with my daughter since it was a great location & we had stayed there two times before & thought it would be very safe. WRONG! Our hallway reeked of pot the entire time, big loud groups all over the place, kids running around unsupervised. I used the fitness facilities & kids were running in & out jumping on equipment. Only one set of elevators was working at the time, so wait times were ridiculous. This was never once mentioned during check in. When we walked up to our hotel Saturday night there were at least 10 cop cars & an ambulance in front of the hotel. Unsettling to say the least. I understand you cannot control some circumstances, but this was completely ghetto and out of control. I waited over 40 minutes to have our bags stored and that was only after I went back up to the front desk & they flagged someone down who just happened to be passing by. Completely unorganized this time. It was never that way the past two times we had stayed. I will never stay at this location again & advise anyone thinking of it to do the same. Hotels cost way too much money in the city to have an experience like this. Do better.

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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Lashanda extended_group us
8
Everything was nice
Pros:

The location was walking distance from everything

Cons:

No complimentary water in room

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
M
M7990YVraymondh Family
10
Highly Recommended Suite Downtown Chicago
Pros:

This Suite is highly recommended. The staff stays connected whenever needed. This building is great for family trip.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
S
Seaside16716037014 Family
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Everything was nice, great view and nice staff

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
F
fabiola family_with_children es
9
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Mariela couple pe
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
M
Malto family_with_children us
10
If I’m coming back to Chicago I will choose the same place to stay.
Pros:

The hotel and the room itself was perfect enough for us. We only had 2 nights stay. Breakfast was good with omelette station. Staffs were friendly and accommodating. Underground pay parking is within the building. We were able to leave our luggage at the hotel on our check out date. They do daily cleaning which is helpful for families like us who have kids. On some review they said the elevator was a problem so I’m a bit hesitant to book at first, but i did not experience any problems with the elevator. In fact it was fast.

Cons:

The requested crib was not available on the first night so it gave us a little bit of trouble with our 1 yr old. But when they asked me on how is our stay for the night I was able to remind them about the crib and once we came back that night it is already in our room.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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kashan solo_traveller us
7
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Shante family_with_children us
6
It wasn't what I thought it would be.
Cons:

The parking is horrible and way too expensive. I dont like how they tell you if you use the $25 credit that you must charge your purchase to your room. I dont like that they tried to make an additional authorization to my card without calling me first. I dont like being woke up out of my sleep by the front desk phone. I dont like how small the pool is in comparison to the hotel. I dont like having one elevator in use for such a large hotel. I will not stay again.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
J
JSD47630 Family Chicago, Illinois
4
Only one arrest that I saw; loud and run down
Pros:

This is a loud, rundown hotel with great location in Chicago. You need to take three different elevators to get to your room. It could take 30 minutes at peak times to get to your room. Once you get to checkin you get another line and --wait for it -- a pitch for Hilton Vacation timeshares.

Then you pay a $50 resort fee per night for Internet and laundry. Breakfast, part of the resort fee, was good but when there is no buffet expect to wait 30 minutes or more for the "made to order" area.

The middle courtyard area of the hotel is LOUD at all hours. Kids running around. Not enough antibiotics in the world to use the pool which is indoors. Loud party was broken up by the cops the night we were there. Pillows were well-used. Bedding was tired. Parking is self parking.

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
4
456amyew Solo travel
10
Awesome hospitality from May May
Pros:

Staying here for 10days. Awesome experience especially during breakfast. From afar, I could hear May May greetings and laughters greeting customers full with passion 😊
Really grateful to be able to meet a chinese speaking person during this 10 days stay. It felt so warm 🙏🥰

2026-02-25 via Tripadvisor
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rogerm897 Couples Grayslake, Lake County, Illinois
2
Police Called, Elevators Broken, Still Charged a Fee
Pros:

I had an extremely unsettling and disappointing stay at this Embassy Suites. From the moment we arrived, the hotel felt unsafe and completely out of control.

There was unrestricted access to the elevators and guest room floors, with no keycard enforcement at all. As a result, several groups booked rooms and then hosted large parties for people who were not hotel guests. Many of these attendees were clearly underage and were openly drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and blasting loud music late into the night. Hallways were chaotic and intimidating. It reached the point where the police had to be called, and multiple people were arrested. That alone should tell you how badly this property is being managed.

The overall atmosphere felt more like a ghetto than a hotel that is supposed to represent the Embassy Suites brand. We never felt comfortable or secure during our stay.

To make matters worse, one entire bank of elevators was out of service. This caused extremely long waits just to get to our room, adding even more frustration to an already miserable experience.

And despite all of this, the hotel had the audacity to charge a $25 per day “destination fee.” For what exactly? Broken elevators, unsafe conditions, and police activity in the hallways?

This was one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had. Poor security, poor management, and zero accountability. I would strongly advise anyone to stay elsewhere unless you enjoy chaos, noise, and feeling unsafe during your trip.

2026-02-24 via Tripadvisor
7
760tishab Business
10
Javin Housekeeping Supervisor
Pros:

I had a issue with my room and Javin went above and beyond making sure I had a great experience. Javin refreshed my room, left a personal snack tray and stopped by to make sure everything was fine. She definitely turned my frown into a smile.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Areial couple us
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Ramírez Ruiz extended_group us
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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524timj Business
10
Starting the day right at Embassy suites in Chicago
Pros:

It was a great way to start my morning on this trip. I’ve stayed at over 50 Embassy suites and Sergio brought the best energy and most positive atmosphere I’ve ever had at any Embassy suites. I want to give him a shout out because he truly was making everybody smile that came through that line for breakfast this morning.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor