citizenM Chicago Downtown

Hotels
8.9 (5452 reviews)
80 East Wacker Place , Chicago , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
High-quality breakfast
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in lobby
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues in the lobby and room.
Service
9.21
Many reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.75
Excellent location was frequently highlighted as a benefit.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were described as cute but some found them small.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities were considered adequate but some noted limited bar options.
Value for Money
8.69
Overall value was recognized as good for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Breakfast was mentioned positively, indicating good quality.
Overall Experience
9.11
General sentiment across reviews showed satisfaction with the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:41

Property Description

Modern Amenities
citizenM Chicago Downtown offers a contemporary stay with high-tech features like iPads in every room and free WiFi throughout the property. Enjoy a seamless experience with a 24-hour front desk and a business center for your convenience.

Vibrant Social Spaces
Unwind in style at the shared lounge or grab a drink at the trendy bar. The on-site restaurant serves up delicious meals, perfect for satisfying your cravings after a day of exploring the city.

Prime Location
Situated in the heart of Chicago, this 4-star hotel is just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like Millennium Station and the stunning Ohio Street Beach. Book your stay at citizenM Chicago Downtown for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

We do not allow animals, only service animals are allowed. Guests need to inform about the service animal before arrival.
Breakfast is available from 6am to 11am at $18.95 plus taxes.
Late check-out fee from 2pm is $69 plus taxes.

The property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 5452 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Hugo solo_traveller be
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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papenhausen couple us
9
Wonderful, easy
Pros:

Clean rooms, responsive staff, great location

Cons:

More info on how to manage tv

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Sukran solo_traveller tr
10
wonderful
Pros:

the breakfast was wonderful.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Mei Juan couple us
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller us
9
Great location for the price!
Pros:

Location was very central to all the Riverwalk activities, millenium park, and the Chicago Theater. Also, the amenities were very clean and up to date without being too overbearing. I liked the room's setup; the wall-to-wall bed was very cozy and just the right size for unwinding after a lot of walking downtown.

Cons:

The only thing I did not like was the parking situation, or lack thereof. Some of the public garages near it have hit-or-miss reviews. I do recommend the garage attached to the Illinois Center on E. Wacker and "Coast @ Lakeshore East" attached to the Swissotel. Not too long of a walk if you want to avoid break-ins!

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Zlata couple us
7
Overall good
Pros:

Very cool common areas design and great location! Staff is super friendly and helpful

Cons:

The main thing that spoiled the whole experience was absolute lack of cell reception. Couldn’t call, text , do any work while at the hotel. The only option was to use unprotected wireless connection.
Also the room was a bit more ran down than expected, side panels of the bed kept falling off

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
D
Danielle couple us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl couple us
10
Would stay again.
Pros:

Great staff. Good location.

Cons:

Bed was too firm.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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camron couple us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Todd couple us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Kendra extended_group us
10
Clean, cozy and convenient for a tourist to stay.
Pros:

Nice hotel in the heart of everything for tourist. Clean and cozy room I love everything about it. I will be visiting again.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Channing solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The close proximity to the downtown area. Everything was within walking distance

Cons:

The rooms were just a little small but served their purpose.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
D
Dintelman couple us
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Meeka couple us
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple us
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Naomie couple us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Jeannette couple co
10
Excelente
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

La habitación pequeña

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple us
5
Even with the lovely staff, we won’t stay at this hotel again.
Pros:

The staff were great, very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area, public transportation. It was in a great location near the park, the riverwalk and shopping.

Cons:

The HVAC system was struggling with the high temperature and humidity. As a result we had water dripping from the ceiling the entire time we were there, and towels on the floor to keep
from slipping. The bed took up the entire end of the room and you couldn’t walk around it, so we had to crawl up from the bottom to get onto the mattress - not great for an older couple and one disabled. The sink area was tiny and really inadequate.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Laurence couple us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee