The Emily Hotel

311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, South Chicago, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.1 / 5

Overview

The Emily Hotel is a 4-star property set in Chicago's trendy Fulton Market district at 311 N Morgan St, an area known for its dense concentration of restaurants and nightlife. The hotel offers a refined, design-forward take on a boutique city stay, and is just a 2-minute walk from an El (elevated train) station for easy access around the city.

Rooms

Rooms lean into an industrial-chic aesthetic in keeping with the Fulton Market setting, and come equipped with Wi-Fi, TVs, and minibars. Suites step up the offering with separate living rooms, and one suite includes a kitchenette and private terrace. Guests have noted rooms as clean and updated, though some have found street- or floor-facing rooms noisy and bathtub/shower setups less accommodating for those with mobility concerns.

Dining & Amenities

On-site, guests can grab food and drinks at a casual cafe/bar, and breakfast is available for those who prefer to start the day without leaving the property. A 24-hour gym caters to fitness routines at any hour, and valet parking is offered for guests arriving by car.

Location

The Emily Hotel sits within easy reach of Chicago's major attractions: Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago are just over a mile away, while The Chicago Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, and Chicago Riverwalk are all roughly 2 to 2.4 km distant. Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago are all within about 2.5 to 2.8 km, with the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, Adler Planetarium, and Lincoln Park Zoo reachable within roughly 3.7 to 4.4 km.

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want a stylish, walkable base in a nightlife-and-dining-heavy neighborhood, thanks to its Fulton Market location and proximity to an El station. It's a strong fit for sightseers aiming to cover downtown Chicago's landmarks -- Willis Tower/Skydeck, Millennium Park, The Art Institute, and the Riverwalk are all within a couple of miles -- as well as travelers who appreciate suite options with separate living areas or a kitchenette and terrace for longer stays.

Travel tips

Take advantage of the El station just 2 minutes' walk away to reach downtown Chicago and other neighborhoods without a car. Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago are close enough (about 1.6 km) for an easy walk, while Millennium Park, Cloud Gate, and The Art Institute are a slightly longer walk or short transit ride at roughly 2.4-2.6 km. If you book a room facing the street or a lower floor, be aware some guests have reported street noise, so it may be worth requesting a quieter room when checking in.

What guests say

Guest feedback consistently praises the hotel's location within Fulton Market's restaurant and nightlife scene, along with friendly staff -- including housekeeping and cafe staff -- and clean, updated rooms. Some recurring complaints include noise in certain rooms, particularly on lower floors, and at least one instance of receiving a smaller-than-expected room ahead of a special occasion. A notable safety concern raised was a deep, slick bathtub lacking a mat and an ineffective grab bar, making entry and exit difficult for some guests. Overall sentiment remains positive, with cleanliness and staff friendliness cited most often as strengths.

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