Originally Posted by mshaikun

I recently stayed at the Silversmith Hotel and Suites (two different times) and was impressed with its room size, beds and price. You FT'ers might not want to stay there as it is not part of a big chain frequent guest program and so your stays do not earn status elsewhere.

It is on Wabash near Monroe and my rate was $119 per night (plus lots of taxes!!!). The Palmer House, a block away, was double that and the Hampton Inn-Majestic, also nearby was more expensive even taking into account the included free breakfast.

I usually do not recommend hotels, but having been in Chicago on business several times lately and would have never thought about the Silversmith. My travel agent suggested it when I needed to book 5 rooms and a meeting room. I was so surprised by my good experience and pleased I thought I'd share.

It had a free business center (computers and a sloooow printer, free fitness facility and free internet in the rooms. The down stairs restaurant was very fairly priced and served an excellent breakfast. Did not try it for other meals.

By the way, the El is right out front. If you stay, ask for a room in the back.