151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States | (312) 565-1234
Central location near the
Magnificent Mile
Modern rooms with minibars,
coffeemakers, and iPhone home stereos
Over 60 meeting spaces
available, plus a business center with computers and printers
A market and three restaurants
offering sushi, steak, burgers, and open-air dining
Check-in/out kiosks and
boarding pass printing stations
Modern fitness center with
headsets, cardio machines, and hand weights
Pricey fee for valet parking
No pool
Fee for Wi-Fi
A good fit for business
travelers, the Hyatt Regency Chicago is a huge, upscale, chain hotel with 2,019
rooms located in the northern part of The Loop within walking distance to
Millennium Park. It has four restaurants, a business center, and fitness center; convention attendees may not even feel the need to leave the property. Rooms are
modern and fresh with several conveniences including minibars and coffeemakers, and some
offer views of the river or lake. Parking at the hotel is pricey, but throwing
it on the company card may lessen the sting for those traveling for work.
Guests may want to compare rates with the nearby Wyndham Grand ChicagoRiverfront. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.
Scene
Large, modern chain hotel with open lobby and special lounge for club members
The Hyatt Regency Chicago is a
sprawling hotel with a bright, glass-enclosed lobby with escalators connecting
its two levels. The hotel feels a bit like an airport with couches, tables, and
outlets providing a convenient spot for business travelers to work on their
laptops. Guests can order appetizers, cocktails, and draft beers brewed in
Chicago at BIG Bar, an extremely long bar on-site with a room full of barstools
and 24 TVs. There’s also an atrium bar and restaurant where guests can dine for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a steak and sushi restaurant. In the
Regency Club Lounge located on a penthouse level, available to guests staying
in Regency Club rooms, a free breakfast, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, and
evening desserts are served. Overall the atmosphere is refined and corporate.
Location
In the northern part of The Loop, next to the river and within walking distance of Millennium Park
Hyatt
Regency Chicago is located in the northern part of The Loop close to Magnificent Mile with plenty of restaurants and upscale shops within walking distance. Millennium Park is less than
a 10-minute walk, and the Art Institute of Chicago is less than a 15-minute
walk. For longer distances, five subway lines and the
Metra run within five blocks of the hotel, and both Midway Airport and O’Hare
can be reached in under an hour on public transportation.
Rooms
Modern rooms with a lot of conveniences
Rooms at the Hyatt Regency Chicago are modern with
minimal decor, gray carpeting, and gray headboards. Some rooms offer views of
the river or lake. A lot of amenities make the rooms convenient for guests
including minibars, coffeemakers with Starbucks coffee, flat-screen TVs,
desks with several power outlets, and iHome stereos. Wi-Fi is available for a
fee. Bathrooms have large mirrors and amenity kits with toothpaste, but limited
counter space. Suites are available with living room areas. The style is fresh and modern, but a bit generic.
Features
Lots of meeting spaces, business center, and fitness center plus four restaurants
The hotel has over 60
meeting spaces including ballrooms available for private functions. There is a
business center with computers, printers, and fax machines. The fitness center
is modern with elliptical machines and treadmills with private LCD screens and
headphones as well as hand weights. There are three restaurants serving food
and drinks ranging from steak to sushi, plus a market on-site. The gift shop has souvenirs and snacks for
sale. There is a Hertz car rental on-site, check-in/out kiosks, and boarding
pass printing stations. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Astor Suite
Avenue Suite
Business Plan Room
Deluxe Room
Director's Suite
Junior Suite
Monarch Suite
Park Suite
Plaza Suite
Presidential Suite
Regency Club Room
Regency Suite
Respire Hypo-Allergenic Room
Slate Suite
Standard Guest Room
Standard King Bed
Two Double Beds Guest Room
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States
(312) 565-1234