Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown, you immediately get that “this is exactly what I needed” feeling. It’s one of those three-star hotels that doesn’t try to be something it’s not — just solid, reliable comfort in the middle of everything that matters in Chicago. The lobby has that fresh Hampton Inn vibe, clean and welcoming without any pretense, and honestly, after a long day of travel, that’s exactly what you want.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about River North — you’re basically in the sweet spot of downtown without being stuck in the tourist trap areas. From this hotel, you can walk to Navy Pier in about fifteen minutes, hit up the Magnificent Mile for shopping, or grab dinner in some of the city’s best neighborhoods. I mean, couples rate the location 9.2 out of 10, and that’s not just because it sounds good on paper. You’re close enough to everything but far enough from the chaos that you can actually get some sleep. The parking situation is handled too, which anyone who’s driven in downtown Chicago will tell you is worth its weight in gold.

The Room Experience

The room setup here is what Hampton Inn does best — everything works exactly like it should. The beds are genuinely comfortable (they get high marks for this specifically), and the suites give you that extra breathing room that makes a difference when you’re staying more than a night or two. You know what I appreciate? The little details work — good water pressure, outlets where you need them, and blackout curtains that actually block out the city lights. It’s not fancy, but it’s thoughtfully designed for people who travel regularly.

Morning Fuel

The breakfast situation is pretty solid — they do both continental and buffet options, so whether you’re a grab-and-go coffee person or someone who needs a proper sit-down meal before tackling the city, you’re covered. I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels where the breakfast feels like an afterthought, but this one actually gives you fuel for exploring Chicago. The coffee’s decent, and there are enough healthy options mixed in with the standard fare that you won’t feel terrible about your choices.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t the kind of place that’s going to wow you with marble lobbies or rooftop pools, but it delivers on what actually matters when you’re visiting Chicago. The location score of 9.3 isn’t just a number — it reflects the fact that you can walk to most of what you want to see, and when you can’t, you’re near public transit that actually works. The staff seems to get that travelers want efficiency and friendliness without the fuss, and the whole experience just… works. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need in a city that’s got plenty of excitement waiting outside your hotel door.

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown Accommodations

Reviews of Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown

• Danilo from Brazil (9/10)

  Location and staff are excellent

• Alex from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Staff and room were great.
  Breakfast was a little too cheap. Throw away cutlery and plates not a good look for the environment.

• Maxine from Canada (7/10)

  Breakfast offerings were fine.
  Appreciated the 24 hr tea & coffee etc

• Éléonore from Austria (8/10)

  Great location, very nice staff, pretty and comfortable room (but be ready, it's very loud!).

• Tetiana from Ukraine (9/10)

  Clean, great location, delicious breakfast. Special thanks to Bella at the front desk, she’s very friendly and pleasant. After this, you really want to come back 😊

• Fernando from United States (9/10)

  Breakfast was as expected. Make the eggs more appealing and the entire breakfast will be enhanced.

• Lauren from United States (9/10)

  Location was great. So was breakfast ! Great hotel

• Iain from New Zealand (8/10)

  The room was immaculate and very comfortable. Handy location for playing tourist in downtown Chicago.

• Janet from United States (9/10)

  location was perfect fir our planned activities.

• Rick from United States (7/10)

  The staff

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