The Whitehall Hotel
105 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
The Whitehall Hotel is a 3-star hotel in an elegant 1920s-era building at 105 E Delaware Pl in Chicago. It sits just off North Michigan Avenue, a short walk from 875 North Michigan Avenue (John Hancock Center). The property holds a public rating of 3.9/5 from 2,515 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as relaxed and warm, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and marble bathrooms. Upgraded rooms add living areas, while formal suites include separate living and dining areas. Guest feedback often highlights comfortable beds, alongside notes that some room features and decor feel dated.
Dining
On-site dining includes an Asian eatery and a lounge. Reviews frequently mention breakfast service, with some guests appreciating having breakfast included while others describe the buffet selection as limited. Breakfast staff are specifically called out positively in guest feedback.
Amenities & Services
The hotel offers an exercise room, a business center, and meeting/event space. Parking is available. (Other amenities are not documented in the provided information.)
Location & Nearby Highlights
The Whitehall is well-positioned for central Chicago sightseeing and lakefront access. Nearby points of interest include the Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago (446 m), Chicago Riverwalk (1,198 m), Cloud Gate (1,837 m), Millennium Park (1,857 m), Navy Pier (1,889 m), and The Chicago Theatre (1,516 m). Farther afield are the Art Institute of Chicago (2,184 m), Willis Tower/Skydeck Chicago (2,398 m), Lincoln Park Zoo (2,599 m), Shedd Aquarium (3,635 m), and Adler Planetarium (3,958 m).
Best for
This hotel best fits travelers who want a classic, older-building Chicago stay steps from North Michigan Avenue and a short walk to major attractions like the Museum Of Contemporary Art and the Riverwalk. It also suits value-minded visitors who prioritize location and service, with on-site dining plus practical basics like free Wi-Fi, a fitness room, and parking. Guests who prefer newly renovated interiors may want to set expectations, as reviews often mention dated decor and occasional room maintenance issues.
Travel tips
If you plan to sightsee, the hotel’s location makes it easy to walk to 875 North Michigan Avenue, the Museum Of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Riverwalk, and it’s still within a manageable distance of Millennium Park and Cloud Gate. Navy Pier and the Art Institute are also reachable without a long cross-city trip, making this a convenient base for a packed itinerary. If breakfast matters to you, note that guest feedback varies—some enjoy having it included, while others find the selection minimal.
What guests say
Guests commonly praise the hotel’s location near North Michigan Avenue and describe staff service as a standout, with particular appreciation for the breakfast team. Comfort is a recurring positive, including mentions of comfortable beds. At the same time, multiple reviews point to rooms and decor feeling dated and in need of refresh. Some feedback also raises maintenance/comfort concerns (such as hot water inconsistencies) and mixed satisfaction with breakfast variety, ranging from “nice” to “limited.”
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