Sentral Michigan Avenue | Chicago Apartments
808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, South Chicago, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Sentral Michigan Avenue | Chicago Apartments is a 4-star, apartment-style property at 808 S Michigan Ave in Chicago’s Loop community area. The building is a large 479-unit residential-style tower and is connected to Le Méridien Essex Chicago at 800 S Michigan Avenue. It holds a public rating of 4.7/5 based on 1304 reviews.
Location
Set on South Michigan Avenue, the property is a short walk from Grant Park (about 483 m) and close to many of Chicago’s major museums and downtown landmarks. The Art Institute of Chicago is roughly 922 m away, while the Field Museum (about 866 m) and Shedd Aquarium (about 986 m) are also nearby. Millennium Park and Cloud Gate are about 1.24 km away, with Willis Tower/Skydeck around 1.24 km and Navy Pier about 2.79 km from the property.
On-site facilities (as reported by guests)
Amenities are not formally documented in the provided listing details, but guest feedback references a fitness center with strong equipment. Reviews also mention a hot tub, with at least one report that it was not working during a stay. Guest commentary frequently highlights service and overall upkeep, though some reviews describe inconsistencies in room condition.
Building connections
Sentral Michigan Avenue is physically connected to Le Méridien Essex Chicago next door at 800 S Michigan Avenue. This connection is a notable detail for orientation and wayfinding on South Michigan Avenue.
Best for
Travelers who want to sightsee on foot in central Chicago should find this location especially convenient, with Grant Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Millennium Park all within roughly 0.5–1.3 km. It can also suit guests who value a highly reviewed stay overall (4.7/5 from 1304 reviews) and who want access to a well-regarded on-site gym (as referenced in guest feedback).
Travel tips
If your plans include museums and lakefront attractions, this address places you close to the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium (roughly 0.9–1.6 km away). Reviews indicate that early access to a room may involve an additional fee depending on timing, so confirm check-in logistics in advance if you expect to arrive early. Given occasional reports of room-condition variability, consider checking the unit upon arrival and contacting staff promptly if anything needs attention.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the central Michigan Avenue location and highlight friendly, accommodating staff. Cleanliness is often described positively, contributing to the strong overall rating. However, some feedback points to inconsistency in room condition, including reports of grime or odor and comfort concerns with beds. Operational and logistics issues are also mentioned in isolated reviews, such as a hot tub reportedly out of service and a problematic early check-in experience involving room readiness.
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