Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown
33 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, South Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown is a modern, 3-star hotel located at 33 W Illinois St in the River North area of downtown Chicago. It sits just a 3-minute walk from the Grand-Red Line El station, making it a convenient base for exploring the Loop and Near North Side. The hotel blends contemporary design with practical, business- and leisure-friendly amenities.
Rooms & Suites
Guest rooms feature custom-designed beds, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with HD channels, coffeemakers, and both a full desk and a lap desk for working from bed. Suites step things up with kitchenettes, and some include pull-out sofas for extra sleeping space, while one suite offers a full kitchen -- a rare find for groups or extended stays.
Dining
A free hot breakfast is served daily on-site, and weekday travelers can grab a to-go breakfast bag for early departures. The hotel also houses an Italian-American restaurant and steakhouse, giving guests dinner options without leaving the building.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool with a dry sauna, useful for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. For business needs, the hotel offers meeting rooms and a business center.
Location
The hotel is walkable to many of Chicago's top attractions, including Cloud Gate and Millennium Park (about 1 km), the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (1 km), the Chicago Riverwalk (552 m), and The Chicago Theatre (586 m). The Art Institute of Chicago, Willis Tower, and Skydeck Chicago are all around 1.3-1.4 km away, while Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum are within roughly 2-3 km.
Best for
This hotel suits sightseeing travelers and business visitors alike, thanks to its short walk to the Grand-Red Line El station and proximity to Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and The Chicago Theatre. Business travelers benefit from the on-site business center and meeting rooms, while leisure travelers appreciate the free breakfast, indoor pool, and walkable access to major downtown attractions.
Travel tips
Use the nearby Grand-Red Line El station, just a 3-minute walk away, to reach other parts of Chicago quickly and affordably. Many top attractions -- including Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and the Chicago Riverwalk -- are within a 10-15 minute walk, so comfortable shoes are worth packing. If you're catching an early flight or train, grab one of the weekday to-go breakfast bags instead of waiting for the sit-down breakfast service.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's clean, modern rooms and highlight the friendly, responsive staff, with specific mentions of helpful service during check-in and luggage handling. The free daily breakfast is a recurring highlight, valued for being generous and convenient, though at least one review notes it leans toward simple items like yogurt, bagels, muffins, fruit, and boiled eggs rather than a full hot spread. Several reviewers also comment on the good value for price, spacious rooms, and solid overall amenities, with one noting the property felt accessible. No significant recurring complaints emerge from the available excerpts.
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