Sports Illustrated Resorts Chicago

Hotels
Independent
9 (187 reviews)
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60601 , Chicago , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Boat tours nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Nightclub
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious and clean rooms
Friendly staff
Central location
Stylish decor
Cons:
Missed special request for celebration
Issues with room outlets
Inconsistent technology
Underwhelming check-in experience

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Clean room as mentioned in several reviews, but some questioned bed linen quality.
Service
9.5
Staff was very friendly and offered upgrades, but a specific request was missed.
Location
9.5
Central location with easy access to attractions, highly mentioned in reviews.
Room Quality
8.5
Room was generally fine, but some noted issues with amenities and outdated tech.
Amenities
8.5
Great mini bar but technology had glitches and some amenities fell short.
Value for Money
8.5
Overall stay was good but value for the price was questioned in some reviews.
Food and Beverage
9
Inconsistent service with availability noted, but good drink offerings.
Overall Experience
9.5
Enjoyed the stay overall despite minor setbacks; would potentially return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 19:20

Property Description

Experience the vibrant energy of Chicago at our stunning Art Deco hotel, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of the city.

Recreational Amenities
Unwind after a long day at our on-site nightclub or maintain your fitness routine in our state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center. Plus, with complimentary Wi-Fi and dedicated concierge services, your every need is catered to.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite Italian cuisine at Miss Ricky's or enjoy a delightful snack from our coffee shop. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekends, ensuring a perfect start to your day.

Meeting and Event Space
With over 1,430 square feet of versatile meeting space, we offer the ideal setting for your corporate events or celebrations. Enjoy express check-in and check-out for seamless planning.

Book your unforgettable stay today and immerse yourself in the best of Chicago!

Important information:

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORD

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 187 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Parrish couple us
8
Clean and comfortable with friendly staff in a good central location.
Pros:

Room layout and size was great. Room was clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Odd that we had to use our room key to go down to the lobby - just inconvenient vs a problem. Would have liked a restaurant in the building but lots of food choices right around the corner.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Arturo solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything was great...To check in.TO the roof top.. to the location... Everything was awesome 👌

Cons:

That i couldn't stay longer...

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Yonghyeon solo_traveller kr
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Filippo solo_traveller it
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Jill family_with_children gb
7
Excellent location but limited facilities and services.
Pros:

The location of the hotel was excellent for tourist spots. The room was comfortable, was a reasinable size and had a very comfy bed. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There is no maid service. We stayed for 6 nights and the room wasn't cleaned. You had to request to get rubbish removed and get clean towels or sheets. We had to put the clean sheets on the bed ourselves and the dirty towels and sheets were just piled in the room. I dont think this aspect of the hotel is clear on the website and I woikd probably have booked somewhere else if id understood this. We had no hot water on our last day and while these things can happen and we were given the key to another room to shower, our phone didn't work and we had to visit reception to report the issue which they already knew about. I'd have expected the hotel to inform us of the issue.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Gabriel extended_group br
5
Pros:

Conforto do quarto

Cons:

Chuveiro não esquentava direito, não me devolveram o cheque calção (500 dolares)

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Khalid solo_traveller sa
1
Property is not ready for guests and bad front desk service
Pros:

The suite size was roomy
The location

Cons:

I have been to bad hotels but nothing like this one. During my stay, the property had issues with their hot water and they claimed they were working on it. That wasn’t my problem though; my problem was how they handled the issue. When I raised it to the front desk all they had to offer was relocating me from one room to another every morning I face an issue with the hot water! When I complained and requested a refund as it is not reasonable to keep relocating my room, they outright refused making the issue sound as a minimal inconvenience to relocate every morning and forgetting that hot water is an essential utility for a functioning hotel and it is a minimum expectation for a paying guest. Absolutely terrible experience ruined my entire stay in Chicago.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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tngkr416 solo_traveller kr
9
Pros:

넓고 깨끗하고 직원들도 친절하고 좋았습니다.

Cons:

3박4일 내내 룸 청소가. 없었다.
수건이라도 치워달라고 요청했는데 더 가져다 놓기만하고 쓰레기통도 비워주지않아 불편했다.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Lashonda couple us
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Micha couple us
1
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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John couple es
2
One of the Most Disappointing Hotel Stays I’ve Had
Pros:

What I liked: The location is excellent, and the gym is actually quite good for a hotel gym.

Cons:

Very disappointing stay. Check-in was chaotic due to extremely loud protest pickets outside the hotel, yet staff made no effort to acknowledge or explain the situation.

The hotel also had no housekeeping or room service, which was never properly communicated. I had to request extra towels, and they arrived in a plastic bag. Even worse, there was barely any hot water during my stay — one day I had to shower completely with cold water.

On top of that, they charge a mandatory resort fee that feels impossible to justify given the lack of services and overall experience.

Far below the standard expected for the price.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Sherry extended_group us
8
Conveniently located to many attractions and eateries with friendly and informative staff.
Pros:

The staff were amazing and very informative. Good location to walk to most attractions and eateries. Clean rooms.

Cons:

Unfortunately we didn’t have hot water and had to move the second night to a new room. Also a little dingy looking on the street. Could use some upgrades on beds as well.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
F
FLAT GESTORA SAC family_with_children pe
7
Pros:

La ubicación y la habitación

Cons:

me gustó menos el hall

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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yaquelin couple us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Cristina family_with_children es
1
NO ES UN HOTEL NO SE ALOJEN AQUÍ
Pros:

NO ES UN HOTEL! Solo hay habitaciones, ni lobby ni nada más, ni bar, ni restaurante, NO HAY SERVICIO DE HABITACIONES DE LIMPIEZA!!

Cons:

NO ES UN HOTEL! Solo hay habitaciones, ni lobby ni nada más, ni bar, ni restaurante, NO HAY SERVICIO DE HABITACIONES DE LIMPIEZA!!

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Macy extended_group us
10
Great, absolutely fantastic.
Pros:

Our stay at Sports Illustrated Hotel & Resort exceeded every expectation and made my birthday celebration incredibly special.

From the moment we arrived, the team went above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Not only were we generously upgraded, but the staff also beautifully decorated our room for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch. We were also welcomed with a lovely gift bag filled with treats and snacks, along with champagne and juices so we could enjoy celebratory mimosas, such a classy and appreciated gesture.

What truly stood out, however, was the exceptional customer service. Every team member we encountered was warm, thoughtful, friendly, and genuinely committed to making our stay special. That kind of hospitality makes all the difference, and it did not go unnoticed.

We also thoroughly enjoyed the rooftop happy hour, which had a beautiful view and added to the celebratory atmosphere.

The hotel’s location was another major highlight and one of the primary reasons we chose it. It was absolutely ideal, perfectly situated, and incredibly walkable to nearly everything we had planned, which made our trip seamless and even more enjoyable.

Thank you to the entire team for creating such a memorable birthday experience. It’s rare to find a property that combines thoughtful hospitality, excellent service, and a perfect location so effortlessly. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend this property to others.

Cons:

The happy hour drinks didn't taste good.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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DOMINICHETTI couple cl
6
Pros:

La habitación fue lo más destacable, era muy espaciosa, tenia su propio living, el baño rico también, cama escritorio, todo bien pensado buena calidad y confortable, el único detalle es el ruido, en este caso estuvimos en un piso 9 y el ruido del metro que esta a pocos metros del edificio se escuchaba toda la noche.

Cons:

No hicieron servicio de habitación a pesar de que dejamos la habitación temprano por varias horas y con el cartel de hacer la habitación encendida. el personal del hotel del acceso era bastante parco y había una protesta tipo huelga en el acceso del edificio con mucho ruido, pancartas y un ratón enorme inflado que no hacía agradable la entrada o salida del hotel.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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elaine extended_group us
10
Tourist spots is only walking distance from the hotel. This is a new hotel so the design is modern and that was a big th
Pros:

I like the location.

Cons:

Just no hotel slippers provided.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple us
8
Pros:

Very clean and centrally located

Cons:

High pressure sales pitch to attend a vacation club presentation.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
C
Cristina family_with_children es
1
Nefasto
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No había servicios propios de un hotel, no había limpieza de habitaciones, no lobby, ni servicios comunes, ni bar .
Había todos los días una protesta en la calle de empleados sin contrato con un ruido horrible.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee