Hotel Review: W Chicago City

I just returned from a stay at the W Chicago - City Center.

I was working at the Chicago Auto Show, where everyone hopes to stay at the Hyatt ajacent to McCormick place, which is a hotel only attractive because of it's proximity to the gig.

I haven't really stayed at a W before, but was interested in the brand. The hotels try to be hip and trendy, two things which I'll never be, but I wanted to see how those qualities made themselves into a hospitality experience.

I really liked the hotel and would definitely stay there again.

The whole place is very dark, which is a nice contrast to the airport-level luminosity at most properties. Mid-90s-eqsque techno is the sound track de mason, and the staff is outfitted in black garb. None of this really impressed me (or anyone else) although, again, it is an interesting contrast to the bank teller uniforms of major chains.

I had read on trip advisor that their are some really tiny rooms on lower floors, so I requested Room 2001, which turned out to be just fine. It wasn't as big as a hotel room in a non-urban hotel, but it was perfectly fine, and the bed was fantastic.

Only made it to the bar one night, but it was fun and, of course, dark.

The staff was all very nice, and I would recommend this to a friend; I would suggest that you request a good room, and make it clear that you are willing to tip for the favor.