Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
10 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, South Chicago, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown is a 4-star, high-end hotel in Chicago’s Jewelers Row District at 10 S Wabash Ave. It occupies a historic building that opened in 1897, originally designed for jewelers and silver craftsmen. Today it blends that heritage setting with a contemporary hotel experience in the heart of downtown.
Rooms
Rooms are contemporary with Arts and Crafts period details and notably tall 12-foot ceilings. Bathrooms are finished in marble, and in-room conveniences include a refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and complimentary WiFi. The overall design leans upscale while keeping practical features for longer stays and families.
Dining & Drinks
On site, the hotel has an American restaurant and a lounge focused on handcrafted cocktails. Reviews frequently mention good food as a notable part of the stay. For additional options, the surrounding Loop area is packed with restaurants and shopping within easy walking distance.
Amenities & Services
The hotel offers a fitness center and a business center. On-site parking is available for a surcharge. Guest feedback commonly highlights responsive service, including staff quickly handling requests.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The location is central for sightseeing and transit, sitting less than a block from the El train and within about two blocks of Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago. Nearby landmarks include Cloud Gate (275m), Chicago Cultural Center (258m), The Chicago Theatre (437m), and the Chicago Riverwalk (797m). Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago are about 850m away, while the Field Museum (1883m), Shedd Aquarium (1872m), and Navy Pier (2093m) are a short ride away.
Best for
This hotel best suits travelers who want a walkable downtown Chicago base with fast access to the El and major Loop landmarks like Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and the Art Institute. It also fits guests who value an upscale, historic-building setting paired with modern in-room features such as free WiFi, marble bathrooms, and a fridge. With a business center, it can work well for work trips that need a central address.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, the hotel is less than a block from the El, making it easy to move around the Loop and beyond without a car. Many headline attractions are within a 5–15 minute walk, including Millennium Park (330m), Cloud Gate (275m), and the Art Institute (405m). If you’re driving, note that on-site parking is offered but carries a surcharge.
What guests say
Reviews frequently emphasize the hotel’s standout downtown location, citing easy access to the El and walkability to Loop attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Service is a consistent positive theme, with guests describing staff as helpful and quick to handle requests. Many comments point to a strong overall experience, including good food and a well-kept feel. A notable negative theme appears around cleanliness in at least one stay, specifically concerns about bathroom and vent cleanliness and an odor from the refrigerator, alongside value-for-price disappointment.
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