Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave
68 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, South Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
The Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave is a modern 3-star hotel set in the heart of Chicago's Loop, just steps from the Chicago Riverwalk. It offers a stylish, contemporary base for exploring downtown Chicago's museums, parks, and lakefront attractions. The lobby features a distinctive touch with a display model A Ford, adding character to the arrival experience noted by guests.
Rooms
Rooms are bright and relaxed, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, lap desks, coffeemakers, and minifridges for everyday convenience. Upgraded rooms offer river views or pull-out sofas for added comfort or flexibility, though some guests note that standard rooms run on the smaller side.
Dining
A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring items like oatmeal, fresh fruit, pastries, bacon, eggs, and waffles, along with grab-and-go breakfast bags for early departures. A stylish lobby bar is also available for evening drinks.
Amenities
The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness room, an on-site convenience store, and a 24/7 business center with meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for guests arriving by car, for an additional fee.
Location
Situated at 68 E Wacker Pl, the hotel is a very short walk to major Loop landmarks: Chicago Riverwalk (242m), The Chicago Theatre (246m), Chicago Cultural Center (365m), Cloud Gate (515m), and Millennium Park (550m). It's also within easy walking or transit distance of the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis Tower/Skydeck, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Grant Park, Navy Pier, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium.
Best for
This hotel suits sightseers and culture-focused travelers who want to walk to Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, the Chicago Riverwalk, and The Chicago Theatre without needing a car. It also works well for business travelers needing a 24/7 business center and meeting rooms in a central Loop location, and for budget-conscious visitors who value a substantial complimentary breakfast.
Travel tips
Most of downtown Chicago's top attractions -- Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, the Riverwalk, and The Chicago Theatre -- are within a 10-minute walk, so comfortable shoes are more useful than a rental car. The nearest El station is close by, making it easy to reach farther sights like Navy Pier, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. If driving, note that valet parking is offered but comes at an extra fee, so budget accordingly.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the complimentary breakfast, highlighting the variety of hot items like waffles, bacon, eggs, and oatmeal. The downtown location earns frequent praise for putting major attractions within easy walking distance, and staff are repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating, with the lobby's model A Ford display mentioned as a memorable touch. Some guests note that rooms run smaller than expected, and at least one reviewer raised a concern about credit card handling, suggesting occasional billing issues worth confirming at check-in.
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