Kinzie Hotel

We stayed in a Deluxe King City View Room and it was wonderful! Our room was located on the 5th floor, facing onto West Kinzie Street. We had a view of the Marina City Towers and several other skyscrapers from the 3 huge windows that spanned the width of the room and extended to the ceiling. Due to the size of the windows and the tall ceilings, our room felt very bright and spacious. I really enjoyed the sitting area by the windows, the makeup mirror and stool in the bathroom, the double shower head in the shower, and the fact that our room contained both a mini fridge and a safe. I also liked that the hotel's front door requires a key after a certain time in the evening for security purposes, and that breakfast is included in the rate (though the breakfast room was absolutely packed almost every time we were there over our 5 day stay. The staff were doing a good job keeping everything refilled, but it was near impossible to find somewhere to sit!). The hotel feels modern and stylishly decorated, and due to daily housekeeping, everything always felt very clean. The hotel is also well located, less than 10 minutes from the River Walk and closest subway station, and surrounded by restaurants and nightlife. Even though our room faced onto a somewhat busy street (at least on the weekend, when the surrounding restaurant patios were buzzing), we heard minimal street noise. The only very small negative is that one of the window shades in our room was slightly broken and was very hard (and incredibly loud) to pull up or down. I know it could be heard by our neighbors in surrounding rooms, because occasionally I could hear the squeaking sound of someone in another room pulling theirs down at night.

I stayed at the kinzie twice this August. I absolutly love this hotel. You can tell Abdiel (the manager) leads his staff well. The entire front desk team is always so happy and welcoming, eager to help! Abdiel and Micalene (sorry if I spelt that wrong) worked the desk every morning and Deandre and angel and Demetrius worked the night shift. We had the chance to me Lani who is doing the overnight shift and is an absolute treasure. Every housekeeper you pass greets you with smiles and a friendly tone. Everyone is just so excited to be working here. You dont see this very often. The only negative would be the Nightly Service Fee ($27) for a below average breakfast and wifi that is very VERY spotty and the fruniture has seen better days. Even with that, I will continue to stay here just for the energy you get from every employee you meet. Love it!

My friends and I went to Chicago for the Oasis show Sept 2025. Staying at the Kinzie was an amazing experience. Angel Panopio and Andiel Cruz at the front desk were such a delight. Their high vibing energy and willingness to answer all questions related to the city made the stay so much more memorable. We really enjoyed and appreciated the happy hour from 5-7 on the 6th floor, we were pre sauced before it was time to head out for the evening. If youre heading to Chicago, do yourself a favor a stay at the Kenzie. Its in a really great area, minutes from the river. We will definitely be back for the holiday season. I will always stay at the Kinzie when in Chicago. Thanks again for a perfect hotel.

The front desk staff was always extremely professional and very accommodating. Both morning and night crew were excellent. Also the folk staffing a breakfast/hospitality suite we’re outstanding and courteous.

I’ve had the pleasure of staying at the Kinzie Hotel several times, so I knew what to expect with this visit, and it didn’t disappoint. The location is excellent, with plenty of restaurants and activities within walking distance. I was able to check in early, which was a nice perk, and found my room to be perfect: spacious, clean, with a great view, a comfortable bed, and a mini fridge. The staff was consistently friendly and helpful throughout my stay. One of my favorite benefits of staying at Kinzie is the 2-hour happy hour from 5–7 pm, along with the continental breakfast. I enjoyed being able to make my own waffles, or choose from options like a sausage sandwich, cereal, yogurt, and fruit. The only minor downside is the distance to the L, which is about a 10-minute walk. Other than that, I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning. Kinzie remains my favorite hotel in Chicago!