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The Willows Hotel
3 stars

The Willows Hotel

555 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657, United States
Chicago, IL
See location+1 773 528 8400Official website
From
C$ 101
Cheapest

rate per night

7.7
Good
based on 1193 reviews
1,193 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
C$ 101
Queen room
C$ 114
Double room
C$ 174
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About The Willows Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Situated in Chicago, The Willows Hotel is an easy drive from Magnificent Mile and Art Institute of Chicago. The various amenities this modern hotel offers include a concierge, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.

This 3-star hotel provides room service, luggage storage and laundry facilities. It also offers a laundry service, a dry cleaning service and a safe.

Rooms at The Willows Hotel feature mini bars and hair dryers.

The Willows Hotel provides a convenient place to discover Chicago Loop, Grant Park and Millennium Park, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Michigan Avenue is only a short car trip away.

Latest deals for The Willows Hotel

Wed 9/10
Thu 10/10
King room
1 king bed
C$ 205
Double room
bed type unknown
C$ 174
bed type unknown
C$ 188
bed type unknown
C$ 237
Standard Room
bed type unknown
C$ 174
bed type unknown
C$ 182
bed type unknown
C$ 207
Queen room
1 double bed
C$ 114
1 queen bed
C$ 121
1 double bed
C$ 123
Executive room
bed type unknown
C$ 189
bed type unknown
C$ 204
1 king bed
C$ 218
Deluxe room
2 queen beds
C$ 101
2 queen beds
C$ 171
bed type unknown
C$ 187
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Willows Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

General

  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Elevator
  • No smoking

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Golf

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Willows Hotel

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7.7
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10.0 Wonderful
An older but very well kept hotel. Cozy lobby with nice seating around a fireplace.
J
10.0 Wonderful
Cute boutique hotel. Smallish rooms, but fantastic location within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and amenities. Great neighborhood!
A
9.1 Wonderful
Pros:Fun area, good for us as it's near family here, always a welcome option. Beds very comfy. Friendly.
A
4.8 Mediocre
Pros:Location was good, and it was nice to have the option for parking in the ramp around the corner. The staff was friendly enough but not very helpful with the issues with our radiator. The price seemed reasonable, although less so when we saw how small the room was, how noisy the radiators were, and how thin the walls were.
Cons:Heat is provided by old-timey radiators which clank and are hard to control. The front desk wasn't very helpful when we couldn't get one closed (we were roasting)- they just said, "turn the knob" (duh). Thanks to paper-thin walls, we got to hear all the noise from the hallway, plus the couple upstairs, um, coupling on a squeaky bed. The breakfast was disappointing.
A
6.8 Okay
Pros:Front desk very helpful. Room spacious. Beds very comfortable.
Cons:Hallway dingy. Room furniture sparing and dingy. Room doesn't have a closed off closet. Carpet and walls could be brighter.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Pros:The staff is always so friendly and helpful. Paul was so polite and upgraded my room so my daughter, with whom I was visiting, could stay with me and we could each have our own beds.
Cons:My room had a hint of cigarette smoke when we first arrived. I had to spray it. The sign clearly stated NO SMOKING.
A
8.2 Very good
Pros:The place is in an old building, which is cool, but also has its drawbacks. I liked the feel of the place generally. It's definitely not posh, and you won't break the bank to stay here.
Cons:The bathroom was pretty lousy. Low shower head, toilet was on a tilt, and the room itself needs updating.
A
7.7 Good
Pros:Bathroom was too small. The door hits the toilet, would have liked to have a comfortable. Chair or couch. Shower just trickles. The toilet clogged. Twice. Staff was great and took Carr of the clogs immediately
A
7.7 Good
Cons:The radiator was SUPER noisy, and we were unable to control the temperature so it was not a good night of sleep. We were told it was being addressed the day we checked out, so we'd be willing to try them again. Cute place.
A
7.7 Good
Pros:Size of beds, room, and bathrooms were great (we booked a 2 Queen room). Room was very quiet and the beds were comfortable. Plenty of space for our young children to run and play a bit before bed. The location is also great with plenty of restaurants in easy walking distance. Thanks to the attentive staff at check-in, I also managed to snag the last free street parking spot immediately in front of the hotel.
Cons:Age/quality of bathroom wasn't great, the little electric heater in the wall wasn't enough to make up for the cold air leaking in around the window-mounted air conditioner, and the breakfast wasn't that impressive (cereal, bagels, yogurt, and microwave sandwiches).

Location

555 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park Zoo1.6 km
  • Wrigley Field1.8 km
  • Graceland Cemetery2.7 km
  • 360 CHICAGO4.3 km
  • Magnificent Mile4.7 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk5.4 km
  • Chicago Theater5.6 km
  • Navy Pier5.8 km
  • Chicago Cultural Center5.8 km
  • Cloud Gate6 km
  • Millennium Park6 km
  • Chicago Lakefront Trail6 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Willows Hotel

Low season

June

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 288

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 124
Cheapest month to stay with an average 47% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 36% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Willows Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at The Willows Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Willows Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and July.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Willows Hotel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • How long should you stay at The Willows Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Willows Hotel

  • Where is The Willows Hotel located?

    The Willows Hotel is located at 555 West Surf Street in Lake View, 6.6 km from the centre of Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is the closest landmark to The Willows Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Willows Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Willows Hotel.

  • Does The Willows Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Willows Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Willows Hotel from the airport?

    The Willows Hotel is 18.4 km from Chicago Midway.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Willows Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Willows Hotel in Chicago and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Willows Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Willows Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.5

Distance to downtown

6.6 km

Nearest Airport

Chicago Midway

Distance to airport

18.4 km