Nov 16, 2023, 6:50 pm
Last edit by: PTahCha
$26.44 amenity fee daily as of Nov 2023
Amenity fee includes complimentary local calls, access to Dive In movies and refreshments at the pool on Fridays and Saturdays, pressing of two items with 24 hour turnaround, access to PressReader, 10 percent off to Uno & Due Pizzeria, Private Shopping via text with Hugo Boss at 331-345-1127.
Amenity fee includes complimentary local calls, access to Dive In movies and refreshments at the pool on Fridays and Saturdays, pressing of two items with 24 hour turnaround, access to PressReader, 10 percent off to Uno & Due Pizzeria, Private Shopping via text with Hugo Boss at 331-345-1127.
IC Chicago Master Thread [merged]
Nov 18, 2018, 12:43 pm
#136
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Bloomington, IL
Programs: AA Plat, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 60
Destination fee is now 15. And yes, they update it on your existing reservations. You'd think they couldn't do that, but they can. And do. I think that is the third increase in the last few months. I can't imagine it impacts their bookings, so there really isn't any reason for them to stop (or stop increasing it). Maybe a few people stop staying there, but they'll easily make that up by the 15 dollar charge to everyone else. :/
Jan 15, 2019, 11:43 am
#137
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,094
Can anybody advise what the required type is here for an Ambassador category upgrade to a suite and whether suite upgrades will only happen within the same tower - ie will a King Premier View Executive Tower upgrade to the King Suite Grand Tower or King Suite Executive Tower?
Feb 8, 2019, 5:27 pm
#138
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,094
I found this a pretty drab IC. If people think it's one of the best in the US they certainly haven't experienced them outside the US.
I booked a classic king and was upgraded to a high floor executive king on the day according to the app - but this was only on the 18th floor so hardly classifies as a high floor.
Reception was pretty slow despite there only being 1-2 people waiting each time. I received a fruit platter in the room consisting of a pear, a banana and an apple.
There was certainly nothing magical about the stay - it was just an average hotel. I did notice that I however didn't have a destination fee on my bill despite this showing at the time of booking.
I booked a classic king and was upgraded to a high floor executive king on the day according to the app - but this was only on the 18th floor so hardly classifies as a high floor.
Reception was pretty slow despite there only being 1-2 people waiting each time. I received a fruit platter in the room consisting of a pear, a banana and an apple.
There was certainly nothing magical about the stay - it was just an average hotel. I did notice that I however didn't have a destination fee on my bill despite this showing at the time of booking.
Apr 8, 2019, 11:28 pm
#139
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP, IHG Diamond, IC Amb
Posts: 5,507
Is this the best IHG hotel in downtown Chicago even with Kimpton now on the board?
Looking at a 4-night stay in May for vacation—first time to Chicago.
was also thinking about the Ritz-Carlton....
I am Spire AMB and prefer to book IHG hotels!
Looking at a 4-night stay in May for vacation—first time to Chicago.
was also thinking about the Ritz-Carlton....
I am Spire AMB and prefer to book IHG hotels!
Apr 9, 2019, 7:51 am
#140
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,647
None of the IHG hotels have a club.
IC is tired and doesn't do anything for elites. Palomar will at least upgrade you to a suite pre-arrival if you ask, but be aware, Kimpton is a per-friendly chain so if you don't like that sort of thing, request a pet-free room.
Palomar is right next to the red line making is easy to hop on the El.
All in all, I'd chose Palomar.
Apr 10, 2019, 2:03 pm
#141
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Ritz much better hotel. IC or Kimpton Palomar (or even Monaco) better location.
None of the IHG hotels have a club.
IC is tired and doesn't do anything for elites. Palomar will at least upgrade you to a suite pre-arrival if you ask, but be aware, Kimpton is a per-friendly chain so if you don't like that sort of thing, request a pet-free room.
Palomar is right next to the red line making is easy to hop on the El.
All in all, I'd chose Palomar.
None of the IHG hotels have a club.
IC is tired and doesn't do anything for elites. Palomar will at least upgrade you to a suite pre-arrival if you ask, but be aware, Kimpton is a per-friendly chain so if you don't like that sort of thing, request a pet-free room.
Palomar is right next to the red line making is easy to hop on the El.
All in all, I'd chose Palomar.
Mar 10, 2020, 4:41 pm
#143
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Motown
Programs: DL, WN, AA, IHG Diamond, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,407
If I have a choice between rooms that have the same nightly rate, which is the better option?
1. Standard Classic (bed type assigned at check in)
2. King Grand Tower
Isn't the Grand Tower in the center facing Michigan Ave? I would rather be in the north or south tower. As platinum I have been given a nicer room in the north tower on previous stays, but I expect for this upcoming stay the hotel will be very busy,and possibly sold out, which likely means I get what I book.
Any thoughts or comments?
1. Standard Classic (bed type assigned at check in)
2. King Grand Tower
Isn't the Grand Tower in the center facing Michigan Ave? I would rather be in the north or south tower. As platinum I have been given a nicer room in the north tower on previous stays, but I expect for this upcoming stay the hotel will be very busy,and possibly sold out, which likely means I get what I book.
Any thoughts or comments?
Dec 2, 2021, 2:38 am
#145
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: British Airways Gold; Avianca Gold; Marriott Ambassador; Hilton Diamond; IHG Spire Ambassador
Posts: 52
Booked an ambassador weekend stay for my Dad and his partner last weekend.
Good: upgrades honoured.
Bad: Services absent; basically using COVID to avoid service. Plastic cups in rooms and some bottles of water. Breakfast area sounds very poor. Hotel is battered.
He won't be back. Will be using Marriotts in Chicago next time.
Good: upgrades honoured.
Bad: Services absent; basically using COVID to avoid service. Plastic cups in rooms and some bottles of water. Breakfast area sounds very poor. Hotel is battered.
He won't be back. Will be using Marriotts in Chicago next time.
Sep 21, 2022, 5:01 pm
#146
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Spire Amb, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 57
I was just looking at hotels in Chicago on the IHG app for next week for a meeting I have coming up and noticed the IC Chicago states "no rooms available until Dec 2022". Does anyone know what's going on at the IC Chicago? Renovations or whatever?
Sep 21, 2022, 5:14 pm
#147
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 165
Im able to book a room there in Oct and Nov for random dates. No issue. Check your app again.
Sep 21, 2022, 5:25 pm
#148
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Spire Amb, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 57
