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Jun 8, 2008 by Yvonne from Novi, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• I liked the location and the friendliness of the staff.
• The parking is expensive and the bathroom tub and toilet needs updating.

“Great stay for the money. Convenient location to freeways and midway airport.”

Jun 2, 2008 by Ben from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Fresh decor, clean.
• A bit noisy.

“One of the better stays that I've had -- my room was quite spacious (I think it may have been a larger studio room) and tastefully decorated, while the king bed was quite comfortable. Walls are a bit thin and street-facing rooms will incur some traffic noise, though. The location is top-notch if conducting business in the Medical District; if not, the hotel is near the vestiges of Little Italy and convenient to public transport to downtown.”

May 31, 2008 by Sarah from Middleton, WI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Very nice appearance with great location!

“Overall great but was disappointed with the level of communication at the front desk.”

May 28, 2008 by Rebecca from Madison, WI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The service was great.
• Our bed was an uncomfortable pull-out sofa bed.

“Because we arrived late and the hotel had already filled all it rooms, they upgraded us to a suite that was intended for meetings, not sleeping. So our bed was a very uncomfortable pull-out sofa bed. When I called the front desk they were very apologetic, and brought in another bed for us - one of those twin roller beds. They also treated us to a very nice breakfast in the morning to make up for the uncomfortable bed. So while the bed situation was not good, the service and courtesy of the hotel workers was very good.”

May 27, 2008 by Kassi from Indianapolis, IN
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Lobby area was nice; valet parking was friendly and efficient.
• Bathroom was dirty, room door leaked all lights and noises from the hall.

“This location is fairly convenient for UIC purposes. The room was very noisy, every passerby sounded like they were in the room. Doors closing down the hallway could easily be heard over the television. The showerhead is loose inside the wall; it can be heard and felt rattling when changing spray patterns. Showerhead leaks water in all directions, and the bubbled paint on the shower's ceiling indicates it has been like that for a long time.”

May 27, 2008 by Cathlin from Cincinnati, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Relatively close to city.
• Did not tell us up front about parking fees.

“The Marriott at Chicago Medical center was clean and inviting. Overall, we enjoyed out stay.”

May 25, 2008 by Joseph from Leawood, KS
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Friendly clean and well priced.
• NA.

“Much better location than expected. Closed to McCormick place than expected. Very friendly hotel employees. Overall excellent experience.”

May 7, 2008 by Helen from South Bend, IN
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Staff was friendly and eager to help.
• Restaurant menu didn't appeal to us.

“We stayed here because we needed an accessible hotel. It barely qualified. I had to fight with the doors to get into the bathroom and the grab bars were poorly placed.”

Apr 27, 2008 by Laura from Van Nuys, CA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[3] • Location:[1]

• It was clean.
• It was way outside of Chicago; they made it sound easier to get to down town than it actually was.

“If you have business at Rush Memorial Center, this is a good hotel for you. Otherwise, it is far from anything of interest. The trains to get into the loop are great, but you have to walk a ways to get them and how safe is it to travel at night? As a woman alone, I did not feel it was a good option. I spent a lot of money on taxis. The hotel is just basic. Nothing really to enjoy. The concierge did not know much and gave me the wrong bus line to take, but she was very pleasant. If you want to enjoy Chicago, don't stay at this hotel. If you want something efficient and near the University of Illinois, it is fine.”

Apr 13, 2008 by Joe from Centralia, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• I liked its proximity to the CTA blue line.

“It was a nice hotel that is particularly close to the Medical District and the University of Illinois-Chicago. If you need to have immediate access to Downtown, it is not the easiest (blue line is 2 blocks away). The neighborhood can be a bit intimidating at night.”

Apr 7, 2008 by Bryan from Stevensville, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The friendly, courteous staff & convenient shuttle service.
• Parking costs.

“Our family stayed in this hotel for a trip to Chicago. It was conveniently located near the Pink Line CTA so we parked and walked to the train to take it downtown. If you don't mind crossing a busy street you can save more than half the cost of parking by parking at the hospital across the street was struck by the courteous staff and the availability of a free shuttle service to and from anywhere within 1 mile of the hotel. I'd stay here again any day.”

Apr 3, 2008 by Amber from Lakewood, CO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff and service was excellent. The shuttle was also a big plus.
• Liked pretty much everything. Hotel food was pricey but was really good. Fair trade I guess.

“We were greeted and taken care of extremely well by all the staff. The staff was very friendly and made sure that our stay was enjoyable. The hotel was upscale and in a great location just off the subway and the shuttle takes you within a mile including Greek Town and Little Italy.”

Apr 3, 2008 by Westley from Ajax, ON CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[2] • Location:[1]

• Nothing-very angry.
• They made me my partner sleep on two different cots.

“First, let me say I was service marketing major in University, and by far this was the worst service experience I have had in my entire life. The hotel didn't have any rooms available; they put us in a tiny room and made me and my partner sleep on two different cots (rolling beds).”

Apr 3, 2008 by Lindsey from New Lenox, IL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• The hotel itself was nice, clean room, good size room.
• For how much the room was, I hated the location, the room was not ready when I got there, no 24 hour room service.

“The hotel would be good for business travelers, but not for a night in the city. Too far!”

Mar 21, 2008 by Alexandre from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Bed, shower, amenities.
• Staff was not so friendly, location of the hotel, I thought it was better.

“It was good. I would recommend. Matched my expectations, overall... And the Marriott always offers a very good bed and a very good shower, not to count the amenities.”

Mar 20, 2008 by Crabby C. from Lewis Center, OH
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[6] • Location:[1]

• Helpful front desk staff.
• Older rooms, bad location for everything.

“Bad location if youre in town to sight sees. You will need to take plenty of cab fare or be willing to ride a smelly bus to get wherever you want to go. Nothing is within reasonable walking distance. And because of that, the restaurant and bar gouge you with high prices.”

Mar 20, 2008 by Billy from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[4]

• Restaurant.
• Location.

“Very friendly staff, great restaurant, price was a bit high for the area.”

Mar 8, 2008 by Meliss from Peoria, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• All of the staff!
• Hair in the bathroom.

“The staff made my stay very pleasurable!”

Mar 6, 2008 by Ryan from Flossmoor, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The staff was helpful in helping us navigate the public transportation and shopping options. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
• I cant think of anything. Parking was a little expensive.

“The overall stay was nice. It was in a convenient location. The staff helped us navigate which travel options would be most appropriate based on our destination (cabs, or el train). The provided maps and made it easy.”

Mar 6, 2008 by Mica from Collinsville, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Price was great.
• Not exactly a romantic hotel too many college students having parties.

“Great price. Not the best location for Downtown Chicago tourism, but great for campus activities. Excellent shuttle service and staff.”

Mar 6, 2008 by Kelly from Alma, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• When we arrived we were welcome and felt save and they were very helpful on telling us were to go and how to get around.
• No pool.

“If I was to come to Chicago I would stay here again, the staff was very nice and very helpful and the drivers for the shuttle where very helpful and very nice. We all four felt very safe.”

Mar 4, 2008 by Emily from Boerne, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• The convenience and cleanliness of the room.
• The restaurant and price of the water bottles and price of parking.

“It was good. I would go back.”

Feb 29, 2008 by Chris from Olumbia, MO
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The staff was very courteous, helpful and extremely friendly.
• I am a smoker and this was a non-smoking hotel.

“Very well appointed hotel with helpful and friendly staff. The hotel is located in a quiet area close to the university medical schools. For non-smokers, this hotel is an entirely smoke free hotel.”

Feb 29, 2008 by Richard from Sandwich, IL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[2] • Location:[7]

• The location and cleanliness.
• The service at the bar/restaurant. Ordered appetizer and they didn't bring us one, forgot to use coupon, couldn't make drinks. Couldn't park own car.

“Made complaint to manager but no follow through. Restaurant didn't open when suppose to and bar forgot to use coupon. Most of staff was friendly and room was very clean and comfortable except a few stains on the carpet.”

Feb 28, 2008 by Amber from Fort Wayne, IN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Friendly front desk staff.
• Valet slow, bathroom needed repairs.

“Overall stay was pleasant, front desk was not only friendly, but helpful with suggestions on restaurants and directions. Room was clean, but not up to the usual standards of a Marriott (ripped wallpaper, etc). Also, no pool.”

Feb 26, 2008 by Bridget from Glen Arm, MD
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[5]

• The free shuttle to restaurants was great.
• Our room was not ready on arrival, we waited over 3 hours.

“Conveniently located to Rush and Greek-town and Little Italy. Do not miss the IUC pool/workout (but you will pay $15 entrance fee). Supposedly non-smoking, but not enforced. Heavy smell of cover-up deodorizers. Check-in times are more like a general target many excuses but no solutions. I will stay somewhere else next time.”

Feb 21, 2008 by Crystal from Frankfort, IN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Very clean.
• Did not have parking had to pay for valet services.

“Staff was very helpful in telling us where to go and eat and directions to the closets pubs.”

Feb 13, 2008 by Ryan from Warren, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Clean rooms, great staff.
• Location

“Great hotel, recommended, kind of fair from main tourist attractions.”

Feb 13, 2008 by James from Portage, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Staff was wonderful and very helpful.
• Really no complaints.

“The staff was friendly, more helpful and the room was quite comfortable and clean. A very satisfying place to stay.”

Jan 30, 2008 by Ashlie from Sugar Grove, IL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[4]

• The people that worked there were so nice and made us feel welcome.
• Everything else was bad.

“If you have to go somewhere around UIC or the hospital it's perfect, but the TV's don't work the rooms look like a Holiday Inn and the location was not good.”

Jan 27, 2008 by Carolyn from Bellaire, MI
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• The price.
• The food in the restaurant lacked flavor.

“A clean, quiet hotel. The food would have been good if they added some spice. Not all of their gusts are at the hotel to be near the medical center. All in all I would be happy to stay again.”

Jan 22, 2008 by Tori from East Moline, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The room was nice, and the receptionist and bell boys were very helpful.
• We dined at the restaurant inside the hotel and our waitress was very rude.

“Overall I enjoyed the stay at this hotel, it was not in a very central part of the city, but the cab ride was short and the workers were very helpful in assisting us in getting a cab. I would recommend this hotel to a friend.”

Jan 14, 2008 by Jerry from Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Temperature control was consistent.
• Loss of power, leaking tub faucet, rusty shower bottom.

“$26.00 a day for parking was absurd. Smoke detector batteries went dead, leaking faucet in tub rusty drain area in tub, no hot tub or pool. Lost power last day cold shower clocks not working limited lighting, bad experience.”

Jan 8, 2008 by Rita from Eureka, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very friendly and helpful staff, beautiful clean rooms, comfortable beds with down comforters and loads of awesome pillows.
• Nothing, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

“The valet service was excellent (friendly, courteous young man), desk receptionists were equally friendly and very helpful, and the rooms were beyond my expectations. The great service we received during our stay made it very apparent that the staff at the Marriott UIC Medical District cares about its customers.”

Jan 3, 2008 by Pablo from Mexico City, DE
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Clean & comfortable.
• The AC didn't work very well.

“Clean & comfortable at a reasonable price, but not very close to downtown. At least it has a CTA station 3 blocks away.”

Jan 3, 2008 by Tristan from Paducah, KY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was excellent, as were the pillows.
• The location of the pool, which could not be helped.

“Excellent service and effort provided by the staff, comfortable room, and a great stay.”

Jan 1, 2008 by Christian from Lawrence, KS
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Clean.
• Odd smell.

“Nice small hotel in a better than expected location near Downtown.”

Dec 30, 2007 by Pete from Wheaton, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[1] • Location:[7]

• The location was convenient.
• Staff was not helpful, room was not as requested.

“When we checked in for our romantic weekend, the desk staff made it clear to us that there were no king bed rooms left and that they only had rooms with two smaller beds. The staff made no attempt to rectify / compensate us for the situation despite the mention that it was a romantic weekend Downtown for my wife and me.”

Dec 30, 2007 by Melissa from Bloomington, IL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[4] • Location:[2]

• Price.
• Location, staff, parking.

“The charge for parking at this hotel was $28 per night, valet only. The lot where they parked the cars was attached to the hotel in a regular parking lot, not in a garage or in any way gated or protected from the public. The location of the hotel was not at all convenient to the magnificent mile or the lake area. The hotel was not attractive and lacked extra amenities at all.”

Dec 29, 2007 by Tawanza from Memphis, TN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Location.
• 26.00 Per day for parking. For that I could have bid a better hotel.

“The hotel is nice overall. It is in a very convenient location and the staff is very friendly. Be aware that you will have to pay an additional twenty six dollars a day for overnight parking. Additionally be aware of using a debit card at this location because you will be automatically charged 40.00 per day for incidentals. Can become very costly.”

Dec 27, 2007 by Melody from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• The guest room was spacious.
• The comforter and pillows of down were pretty dusty, Im allergic.

“The room was clean and the staff friendly and helpful!”

Dec 20, 2007 by Steven from Jamaica, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The toiletries used in this hotel are immaculate.
• Parking was overpriced for the location.

“I would stay in this hotel again. It was close to major transportation which Souls put you in the heart of the city, and it was also close to many quaint little shops and retailers that assisted me while I was there. The hotel had quaint amenities that I found to be superb.”

Dec 17, 2007 by Kooters from Stanford, CA
Overall Rating: 0
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Very noisy room refrigerator and noise from neighboring rooms kept me up all night.

“Great location if you need to be near any of the medical centers, very friendly staff, clean, uncomfortable mattress, noisy neighbors, noisy mini fridge in the room. No complementary shuttle from the airport. But hotel shuttle does take you around locally within 1 5 mile radius very nice, helpful driver.”

Dec 15, 2007 by Doreen from Terre Haute, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• It was clean. Staff was very nice.
• You had to pay for parking.

“Easy access to Downtown via public transportation. It was clean and nice. Friendly staff. I did not expect to pay for parking this far west of Downtown it was 26.00 for 24hrs with unlimited in and out. Transportation.”

Dec 14, 2007 by Bob from Greenup, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Staff was friendly and helpful and rooms were clean.
• Too far from Downtown.

“The rooms and facilities were very clean and the over all appearance of the hotel was great. It deserves a three star rating!”

Dec 13, 2007 by Ken from Fort Wayne, IN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• It was close to the attractions we wanted to see.
• The parking attendant tried to make a deal with us on parking fees by giving him the keys personally.

“This hotel was in nice condition. The bar/restaurant was very nice. The neighborhood is very questionable. I would stay here again on business but won't bring my wife to this hotel again. This was for our anniversary getaway.”

Dec 7, 2007 by Linda from Jamesville, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Extremely helpful accommodating staff.
• The hotel had no flaws - perfect stay.

“Upon arriving in Chicago, I came down with the flu and needed early check-in. The young woman at the front desk was very accommodating, allowing me into my room two hours early. When I was well enough to enjoy the rest of my stay, I found the restaurant's breakfast buffet reasonably priced for the high quality of offerings. Our waiter went the extra mile and was very attentive and warm. Ignore the bad reviews - this was a superb hotel with exceptional staff. I would definitely return here again and again.”

Dec 3, 2007 by Justin from Albany, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• The free shuttle service within a 1 mile radius.
• They didn't tell me they charged for parking upon my arrival and I was charged 28 dollars to park.

“Great hotel overall.”

Dec 1, 2007 by M from Golden Valley, MN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Location near public transportation and our meeting.
• No pool for the kids.

“Very friendly international staff. Basic rooms but nice. Good food in restaurant. Not sure the price was worth the amenities. (Only had a small fitness room, no pool).”

Nov 28, 2007 by Darren from Kansas City, MO
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Solid hotel in the medical district but a very convenient shuttle within 1 mile radius.

“You'll need to take a cab or shuttle to any attractions as it's in the middle of the medical district, but much cheaper than a hotel in downtown. Only a few miles away.”