Hotel Felix
111 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654, South Chicago, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Hotel Felix is a modern, upscale 4-star hotel in Chicago, built using repurposed materials as part of its eco-conscious design ethos. Located at 111 W Huron St, it sits a 6-minute walk from the nearest El train stop, putting downtown Chicago's core attractions within easy reach. The property has earned a strong 4.2 rating from over 3,300 reviews, reflecting a consistently well-regarded stay.
Rooms
Guest rooms feature an earth-toned palette and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPhone docks, coffeemakers, plush bedding, and desks. Reviewers have specifically praised the comfortable beds and updated bathrooms, though some note that room sizes can run on the smaller side.
Dining
On-site dining options include a slick sushi eatery, a coffee shop, and a French-inspired restaurant known for live music and mimosa brunches. Complimentary morning coffee is also served in a cozy lobby lounge with a fireplace, offering a relaxed spot to start the day.
Amenities & Recreation
The hotel offers a fitness room and a business center for guests who want to stay active or productive during their stay. The lobby lounge with its fireplace doubles as a casual social space alongside the coffee service.
Location
Hotel Felix is well-positioned for sightseeing, roughly 1.5km from Millennium Park and Cloud Gate, under 1km from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Chicago Riverwalk, and about 1.8km from Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago. The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, The Chicago Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, and Chicago History Museum are all within roughly 1-2km, with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Adler Planetarium a bit farther but still reachable within a few kilometers.
Best for
Hotel Felix suits urban explorers and culture-seekers who want to walk to major attractions like Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Riverwalk. It also works well for couples and travelers who value a distinctive, design-forward property with on-site dining variety, thanks to its sushi eatery, coffee shop, and French-inspired restaurant with live music brunches. Business travelers passing through downtown Chicago will appreciate the on-site business center and fitness room paired with a central, walkable location.
Travel tips
The hotel is about a 6-minute walk from the nearest El train stop, making it easy to reach downtown Chicago's attractions without a car. Many major sights -- including Millennium Park, the Riverwalk, and the Chicago Theatre -- are within a 1-2km walk, so comfortable shoes are worth packing. Guests should note that the hotel has experienced periodic renovation-related foot traffic in the lobby, and a daily urban/facility fee has been applied in addition to the room rate, so it's worth checking current charges when booking.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the attentive, friendly front-desk staff -- with specific mentions of helpfulness in giving directions and recommendations -- as well as the hotel's central, walkable location and cool design aesthetic. Comfortable beds and updated bathrooms are frequently praised, while some reviewers note that rooms run small for the price. A few recurring complaints involve an added daily facility/urban fee, a limited complimentary breakfast offering, a steep pet fee, and lobby disruption during ongoing renovations. Overall sentiment remains strongly positive, with many describing their stay as great or exceptional despite these minor gripes.
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