TR: James Hotel Chicago
Feb 8, 2013 | 2:27 pm
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Location: Orange County, CA
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TR: James Hotel Chicago
Former LHW property, so I thought it might fit in here. Feel free to move if not.
In a nutshell: perhaps not traditional Four Seaons style luxury, but amazing value and deserves serious consideration.
Booked via my Virtuoso advisor (through her Protravel corporate rate, not Virtuoso) for $127 per night midweek. That's an amazing price for a 4-star property located in River North. Valet staff were quick to act, the doormen were outgoing and helpful, and the front desk attendant introduced herself by name and welcomed us to contact her personally for any requests.
Upgraded from a lead-in room to a Studio (aka Jr. Suite). Unfortunately, no view to speak of, as I had an interior room that faced a parking lot.
Room was smartly designed, had a comprehensive wet bar, 2 TV's, couch, very comfy bed, choice of 3 types of pillows, and very nice bath amenities (Intelligent Nutrients).
Door man offered us water on the way out. Did not visit spa/gym.
On-site restaurant is David Burke's Primehouse, one of the few steakhouses in town that offer dry aged steaks. Primehouse was good, but I think there are better steakhouses in town (Chicago Cut, specifically).
In a nutshell: perhaps not traditional Four Seaons style luxury, but amazing value and deserves serious consideration.
Booked via my Virtuoso advisor (through her Protravel corporate rate, not Virtuoso) for $127 per night midweek. That's an amazing price for a 4-star property located in River North. Valet staff were quick to act, the doormen were outgoing and helpful, and the front desk attendant introduced herself by name and welcomed us to contact her personally for any requests.
Upgraded from a lead-in room to a Studio (aka Jr. Suite). Unfortunately, no view to speak of, as I had an interior room that faced a parking lot.
Room was smartly designed, had a comprehensive wet bar, 2 TV's, couch, very comfy bed, choice of 3 types of pillows, and very nice bath amenities (Intelligent Nutrients).
Door man offered us water on the way out. Did not visit spa/gym.
On-site restaurant is David Burke's Primehouse, one of the few steakhouses in town that offer dry aged steaks. Primehouse was good, but I think there are better steakhouses in town (Chicago Cut, specifically).
Feb 8, 2013 | 5:18 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 580
Liked this hotel a lot as well. It started out on a terrible note. Arrived at 12 30 am and was told I was being walked to another property after confirming that I would be arriving late. Did not make a fuss as the person assigned to walk me told me I would be well taken care of the next day as I was staying three nights. Came back the next day and was shown a room that would not do. I went back down to the front desk and asked to speak to the person who just checked me in. I was told she had left for the night and that's when I said I wanted to speak in private cause what I was about to say I did not think they wanted other guest to hear. After my conversation was given their top suite and was very happy there. Amazing bathroom and view of the lake! Loved it!