Kinzie Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (358 reviews)
20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, Illinois, 60654 , Chicago , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Elevator
Fitness facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Ideal location
Comfortable beds
Great service
Cons:
Disappointing breakfast selection
Noise issues
Need for modernization

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Several reviews mentioned the need for better room conditions and cleanliness in bathrooms.
Service
10
Staff were frequently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.63
Guests highlighted the ideal location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.67
Some rooms were comfortable, but there were complaints about noise and old furnishings.
Amenities
9.12
Amenities like breakfast and gym received mixed reviews but overall were satisfactory.
Value for Money
9.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Breakfast was often mentioned as limited and disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.66
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:25

Property Description

Experience the vibrant heart of Chicago at Kinzie Hotel, where comfort meets convenience just steps away from the city's iconic attractions.

Recreational Excellence
Stay active during your travels with our well-equipped fitness center. Additionally, enjoy exclusive access to a nearby fitness facility at a discounted rate, ensuring your wellness routine is never interrupted.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in one of our 215 luxurious guestrooms featuring pillowtop beds, flat-screen televisions, and premium bedding. Every room is designed for your utmost comfort, complete with refrigerators and modern digital programming.

Unmatched Amenities
Indulge in delightful dining options at our on-site restaurant or savor the convenience of room service. Make the most of our flexible event spaces, perfect for meetings and banquets, along with a complimentary daily reception for guest interaction.

Don't miss your chance to book your unforgettable stay at Kinzie Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 358 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 10
Location: 9.63
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.15
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 9.66
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GlobeTrotting431528 Couples
8
Vacation
Pros:

Very impressive hotel , beautiful decor , excellent location,very attentive staff ,generous continental breakfast.Will definitely recommend it Thanks Jonny at the doorman .

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Cathy couple us
9
Nice room. A little noisy on street side
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Breakfast could have included more.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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laura solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Comfortable bed and great location

Cons:

Welcome reception and free breakfast was nice but space felt like a breakroom and too crowded.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Mayra couple us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Conxa couple es
8
Pros:

La situació és excel·lent.

Cons:

L’esmorzar és normal, però el lloc on se serveix és molt senzill: petit, fosc i sense servei.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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M6843JOcraigp Couples
10
Lani & James will take care of you
Pros:

My wife and I stayed at the Kinzie for a long weekend. The first night there, we had issues with our neighbors being incredibly loud and inconsiderate (blasting music, partying, yelling, etc) at very late hours. We let the staff know of the situation and they took care of it. Lani and James did an incredible job handling the situation. They also helped us get into a new room without hesitation. They went above and beyond, keeping us top of mind throughout the entire process and the rest of our stay.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Terrance solo_traveller us
9
Anniversary Trip
Pros:

We loved the happy hour and the location was great. Breakfast could have been a little better but was ok to a great start for your day. Overall we had a wonderful time and stay.

Cons:

House keeping did turn our room down when we left. Thought they would have came and straightened up, give us clean towels and what not.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sen extended_group us
10
Pros:

LOVE that they have a nice lobby that is accessible to guests. Awesome happy hour!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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V-Wilhelm Business Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana
10
Fine hotel, east to find, plenty of restaurants around.
Pros:

Fine place, great staff, rooms bathrooms, hot water and beds just fine. No complaints; I would stay here again for sure.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Ardak solo_traveller kz
7
Pros:

Location was perfect and the property was clean. Breakfast was poor.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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David couple us
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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kibbiej Family
8
Great Location, Amazing Staff, but skip the sofa bed
Pros:

We recently stayed at the Kinzie Hotel in Chicago and had a wonderful experience overall. This was an easy 4-star stay for us, and with one improvement, it easily could have been a 5-star review.

The location is fantastic. It's an easy walk to both the Brown and Purple Lines at Merchandise Mart, as well as the Red, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines at State & Lake. We found it to be the perfect home base for exploring the city, and there were countless restaurants within walking distance. If you have the chance, I highly recommend Andy's Jazz Club, just around the corner. It's one of the few jazz clubs that welcomes kids and young adults under 21, making it a great option for families.

I didn't take photos because the professional photos already posted are very accurate. Our room looked exactly like the pictures, and everything was spotless. The room, bathroom, and common areas were all clean and well maintained throughout our stay.

We booked a room with one king bed and a pull-out sofa. The king bed was incredibly comfortable, but the sofa bed was a major disappointment. It sat at an odd angle, the mattress was extremely thin, and my 17- and 21-year-old kids could both feel the support bar underneath them. Thankfully, they're good sports. When I offered to ask about switching to a room with two queen beds, they laughed it off and made the best of it with extra pillows and blankets. We also had to request bedding for the sofa bed even though our reservation clearly listed four guests.

I want to be clear that the reason I'm mentioning this isn't to complain—it's to help future travelers make the best room choice. We booked a room advertised to sleep four people, and I think it's reasonable to expect that four adults should be able to sleep comfortably in that room. If you're traveling with older children or adults, I would strongly recommend booking a room with two queen beds instead of relying on the sofa bed.

Like most downtown hotels, the street can be noisy during the evening, but around midnight everything became surprisingly quiet. We had no trouble getting a good night's sleep.

The staff deserves special recognition. Every single person we interacted with was warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. They were probably the nicest hotel staff I've encountered anywhere. Although we never asked to change rooms, I honestly believe they would have done everything they could to make things right had we mentioned the sofa bed. That was the level of service we experienced throughout our stay.

Breakfast was exactly what I expect from a complimentary hotel breakfast—in a good way. There were make-your-own waffles, cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, assorted breads and bagels, Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, coffee, water, orange juice, and apple juice. The coffee was a little watered down for my taste, but perfectly drinkable.

If you need gluten-free options, my daughter has celiac disease and was pleasantly surprised. The staff offered individually wrapped gluten-free muffins and egg bites. She enjoyed both, but especially liked the muffins. That thoughtful accommodation was greatly appreciated.

We didn't use the fitness center, but we did make it to happy hour twice. They offered Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, water, beer, and wine. The snack was individual cups of Gardetto's mix with peanuts. When we asked about gluten-free snacks, we were told there weren't any available. One bartender mentioned they usually also have popcorn, but unfortunately, the popcorn machine wasn't working during our stay.

The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a downtown Chicago hotel—modern, comfortable, and geared toward travelers. It's not a destination resort, but it was a great place to come back to after a full day of exploring the city.

On our departure day, we had a late flight, and the hotel happily stored our luggage so we could enjoy a few more hours in Chicago before heading to the airport. That small courtesy made our last day much more enjoyable.

For anyone wondering about value, I thought the Kinzie Hotel offered good value for downtown Chicago. The excellent location, complimentary breakfast, happy hour, and exceptional staff made it well worth the price.

My ratings:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff & Service
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cleanliness
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Atmosphere
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Value

Overall, I would absolutely stay at the Kinzie Hotel again. The outstanding staff, unbeatable location, comfortable king bed, and thoughtful service far outweighed the disappointing sofa bed. The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is because a room advertised to sleep four adults should have a sofa bed that's comfortable enough for four adults to actually use. Book a room with two queen beds instead, and I think you'll have an excellent stay

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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gogobucs Couples Tampa, Florida
10
Excellent location, nice rooms and friendly staff
Pros:

Great location. Free breakfast is a nice bonus. The room was clean and well maintained.

The biggest plus here was the staff. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. We enjoyed talking to Lani each day. Her smile and personality are wonderful.
thank you for making our Chicago visit enjoyable

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Kaleigh couple us
10
Loved we could walk to a lot of things, our room was very clean and spacious, nice big windows, love the happy hour and
Pros:

Close to a lot of fun things - easy walking. Very friendly staff during whole duration of stay

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Annemarie extended_group nl
8
Fijn hotel op een super goede locatie!
Pros:

Ideale locatie en schone kamers. Iedere dag happy hour met twee gratis drankjes!

Cons:

Het ontbijt was enigszins beperkt in een vrije kleine ontbijtruimte; alles werd verder goed aangevuld!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff was amazing and location!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lashonda solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Perfect location in walking distance of so many places including food and entertainment.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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mmasc13 Couples Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan
10
Will stay at the Kinzie again!
Pros:

We will stay st thr Kinzie again. Our room and the hotel itself was clean. The complimentary happy hour and continental breakfast were a great help. Staff was friendly, professional, and consistent. The location is great but it does get loud at night so be aware of that. I cannot say enough good things about Kinzie. I will recommend to family and friends.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
8
831danej Solo travel
10
10/10 great experience, clean, very professional
Pros:

Amazing experience. Room was very clean, great amenities, and close to everything that you need. Thank you to James at the front desk for going above and beyond for me at 3am to get me in and saving my trip, very professional and knows the area. If you want to experience Chicago, stay here and ask for James.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor