Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop by IHG

Hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (1378 reviews)
25 S Halsted St , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Outdated decor
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Mixed feedback regarding cleanliness, with mentions of dirty rooms and required renovations.
Service
9.26
Many positive remarks about the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.3
Repeatedly praised for its convenient and excellent location.
Room Quality
7.75
Several comments on outdated rooms and issues like a smoky smell and noisy air conditioning.
Amenities
8.28
General satisfaction noted, but some specific amenities like towels were lacking.
Value for Money
8.24
Considered good value given the location, but some felt quality was lacking.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast options received criticism for being mediocre.
Overall Experience
8.76
Despite minor issues, most guests expressed a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:18

Property Description

Prime Location near United Center
Located just moments from the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Chicago offers convenient access to city center attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations and Dining
Guestrooms at the hotel feature large work desks and tea/coffee-making facilities. Indulge in unique American cuisine at the on-site Dine restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Proximity to Major Attractions
Easily reach the Magnificent Mile shopping area and Navy Pier via a short L train journey. Explore charming shops, renowned restaurants, and vibrant nightlife nearby. Union Station, with Metra and Amtrak rail lines, is a mere 12 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Experience the best of Chicago at Crowne Plaza Hotel - Book your stay now!

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.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: 12:00 PM
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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 54 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1378 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Jamie couple us
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Edith couple us
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
9
We will stay at Crowne plaza again!
Pros:

Location in close proximity to vacation venue.

Cons:

Unexpected challenge related to paying for breakfast that was included in Booking.com reservation. The additional purchase was not visible to hotel staff and we had to cover food on the 1st day. Hotel mgmt asked for proof of purchase of meals for following day. Res confirmation clearly stated meals were part of the room rate. 3rd party booking created more hassle than we had expected.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lillian family_with_children us
9
Marvelous!
Pros:

room was spacious - with a balcony and the location is prime!

Cons:

I wish it had a pool :)

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Grainne solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Good location, rooms clean, friendly staff. Good breakfasts

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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andrewbX4022YG Couples
10
Tiana saved my day. Yay!!
Pros:

Tiana was great. I was so relieved to have a helpful smiling face greet me. Will stay again.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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MichaelD911 Solo travel Rockford, Illinois
8
Fellow Employee
Pros:

Regina, Regina, Regina! From check in to every time help was needed or an interaction with her was had she was professional and courteous. Even when I expressed the bad service from a staff who was working the night shift Vernell, I believe was his name, she was shocked and appalled informed me of him being a manager and apologized for his lack of professionalism. Miguel came to deliver the services that Vernell refused when he abruptly hung the phone up while I was asking him for fresh towels. Miguel warm smile and politeness made the interaction with Vernell slightly fade. Ms. Regina deserves a raise and promotion, she was always moving and assisting Guest each time I seen her, which was often as I wash in and out periodically. Her compliments on my hair on a bad hair day made my day as well, lol. Miguels quick response time, professionalism and empathy need to be recognized as well. This is the type of employee's is who I'd like to interact with when I'm checking into a hotel. Even the breakfast staff was pleasant and food was awesomely prepared.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Alonz couple pw
9
N/A
Pros:

Nice hotel

Cons:

None

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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fashinaa2026 Couples
10
Service
Pros:

Regina at the front desk was amazing, she went above and beyond for my reservation and made sure all my request were handled seamlessly. God bless her

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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Kelley family_with_children us
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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D5080SWtaniab Friends getaway
10
Excellent Customer Service
Pros:

I had the distinct pleasure of interacting with Regina during my check-in experience. I arrived not having reservations and I was stressed. It was also the holiday weekend so the city was quite busy. That woman calmed my nerves. She was pleasant and she took her time to find me the best accommodations for me and took extra steps that went above and beyond. If this is the type of people that they hire, this is the poster child for excellence. Customer service is not dead. In fact, Regina is an example of what customer service should be. I tipped my hat applaud you for your kindness and your professionalism. If there is an employee of the month it should be Regina. 🤗

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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Companion02334206492 Couples
10
Lovely
Pros:

Best part about the trip was Regina at the front desk front making sure everything ran smoothly for my lady’s birthday

2026-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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Monica couple au
10
Pros:

Close to everything.

Cons:

No smoking area & no security patrolling just outside doors for smokers, especially late at night & limited cameras.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kory family_with_children us
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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M2469VQelizabethj Family Saint Paul, Minnesota
2
No room at the inn...
Pros:

Our reservation was cancelled without our knowledge. We learned when we arrived.

The first reason given was "inventory issues". The second reason given was that I failed to call by 3pm to update my credit card info (which I had, by 1030am).

Rude, dismissive staff at the fromt desk.

We were only staying one night, en route to another destination. We ended up driving 3 more hours then originally planned and scrambled to find a place to stay at 1030pm on the way.

Avoid this place.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Z9087NBcarlosp Couples
10
Great experience
Pros:

I had no problems with my staying everyone was pretty nice. When I got there Regina was very helpful and nice she made my boyfriend and I feel very welcome. It was a great experience

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Ani extended_group us
4
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Samantha Song extended_group us
1
Outdated, unprofessional front desk staff
Pros:

West Loop is a nice neighborhood but make sure your room is not facing the highway - it's incredibly loud.

Cons:

The hotel is severely outdated and incredibly loud due to highway proximity, but our primary issue is the highly unprofessional staff and a completely botched room booking.

Room Downgrade: Upon a late night check in, staff informed us our booked twin room (two beds) was unavailable. Instead, we were placed in a room with a pull-out sofa and one bed. Though labeled a "suite," it forced one of us to make our own bed and sleep on a sofa mattress.

Poor Communication & Room Forfeiture: The next morning, the front desk called to say our twin room was ready. Because we were still sleeping, we were going to check in with the front desk later that morning. We were never warned of a time limit, yet when we went downstairs with our belongings, staff informed us they had given our room away.

Displacement & Lack of Communication: Within 12 hours, we went from the wrong room type to no room at all and were forced to put our luggage in storage. Staff promised to call us the moment a room opened up. Instead, they left us entirely without updates for over 7 hours (from 10:30 AM to past 6:00 PM). We only discovered a room was finally available when we returned to the hotel that evening.

Unprofessional Staff: Throughout this ordeal, the front desk was rude, impatient, and treated us like a nuisance rather than guests experiencing a hotel-caused error. Breakfast vouchers did not make up for this treatment.

Lack of Accountability: Booking.com attempted to contact the hotel on our behalf to cancel the remainder of our stay, but the front desk never picked up their phone calls or respond to emails.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller us
3
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Most of the front desk staff was very nice and professional. One was not. Will not mention name but was talked to very rudely and unprofessional. Will not be staying here again. Bathroom was not clean but rest of room was. Waited for 3 hours to get into our room after check in time.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children us
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee