Central Loop Hotel

Alrighty, here we go:
Pros:
As a thirsty person, the free water bottles in the hallways were awesome! I had a party here and everyone agreed that this was a pretty cool feature.
It was a very cheap hotel room! Got a deal on Groupon, super easy.
The bed was pretty comfy as was the pull out.
Very convenient location! Super easy for all of my guests to find and it’s a really nice location downtown with a ⁷⁄₁₁ across the street.
Cons:
Super small room! But, I guess that is what I paid for, so I can’t complain toooo much.
Very easy to hear what’s going on outside your room! I honestly feel pretty bad for everyone on the floor I was staying on because admittedly, it was pretty easy to tell we were turning up in there. Sorry all! Not a great hotel for partying, I’d recommend the intercontinental instead.
The windows dont open!
Tiny TV. It was super hard to play mario kart multiplayer.
Extras:
The décor is okay.
You need a hotel key card to go up the elevator. Good safety precaution but very suspicious for parties!
Good hotel for those of you who just want a place to sleep when you’re visiting, not for much else.

My boyfriend found this place on
, and it cost us $ 342 for three nights in mid-​December. I thought the price was completely worth it because the hotel’s location was so convenient! It’s within walking distance to most tourist attractions. Well… it was pretty far from the Navy Pier, but we walked anyway. It’s down the street from the Art Institute and The Bean, and if you walk in the opposing direction you’ll reach the Willis Tower (Skydeck). There are more than enough restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and even shopping stores nearby as well.
Seriously…the location could not get any more perfect. Before booking this hotel, we considered staying out of the city, renting a car or taking the train, but staying at Central Loop (also called Club Quarters) made transportation so much easier. The rooms are a little tight, and there’s a good chance you’ll get a room wedged into the corner next to two other rooms (you’ll see when you get there. their hallway layouts are a little strange). Nevertheless, it was cozy and provided everything we needed for our first trip to Chicago. I definitely recommend staying here!

I had a great stay at Central Loop! Our room was clean, and although it was small, it was efficient. We stayed in the smallest room size, which just had a bed, a desk, and a night stand. The drawers of the desk rolled out to be another small table, which was a nice feature. The bathroom was small, and it was pretty much impossible to take a shower without getting water all over the place. For the price, though, it was great. Lots and lots of outlets and places to charge devices. Plus free wifi!
You needed to have a room key to use the elevator, which was nice for security.
The service was excellent, too. We were able to check in early (at around 11am), and they stored our luggage after check-​out. We realized that we left our tickets in our room (hours after leaving), and they were helpful with letting us use the business center to reprint them.

We were staying overnight in Chicago for a kid-​free show. This is not somewhere we would stay with our kids because the room is small-​which we expected. The room and bathroom were both very clean (we were definitely worried after reading reviews), the mattress and box spring appeared to be brand new (we always check for bedbugs), and the temperature was comfortable (it was snowing outside). The hotel staff was nice and everyone was helpful. I liked the security of needing the room key to enter the elevator. The other guests were polite and respectful. We had no problem sleeping because the floor we were on was quiet. We were worried about that because the doors are pretty close together, but we never encountered anyone in the room next to us. The valet was super nice, and he provided a highlighted map to the parking garage (2 blocks away) that we could park in for cheaper than valet because we did not plan to use our car. Check in/​check out was easy and fast. The room was inexpensive for the area, and it was close to everything we needed. The are is well-​lit, and we felt very safe walking around. We would definitely stay again.

Great hotel for the price. Rooms are on the small side but they are comfortable. Easy to get a cab and restaurants are down the block.

Well the staff is very nice and the room not so bad.
But as the service was very good I rated it 4 star (well I hesitate a lot with 3)!
It is well located but when I arrived the room was too cold because of the AC, Come on it’s November! ;)
Their wifi connection is great and included in the price btw so it’s a plus
I liked their soap, shampoo conditioner.
Actually I called the service room because I forgot my toothpaste and they brought me some a colgate one hehehe plus an additional toothbrush but don’t be in a rush :)
Good night Unilocalers

The hotel is just fine. Do not expect anything fancy. There are much better hotels over there, and I assume there must be worst also. The service was correct, the room small. The bathroom was ok, and the bed comfortable.

I got a great priceline deal only $ 150 a night including all taxes, that’s not bad for Chicago. Its am amazing location right downtown where everything is happening. The staff were so friendly our rooms a little warm they helped cool it down and even provided a fan. Prompt service and didn’t wait at the door for a tip, we would have given one but he was gone in a flash. Yes the rooms and tvs are small like the other reviews say but nothing dramatic. We stayed at one hotel years ago in chicago that the bathroom for would not even open all the way, this is nothing like that. I am not disappointed!

Having never stayed in downtown Chicago, my husband and I had no idea what to expect. We lucked out – the Central Loop Hotel put us right in the middle of everything, and was perfect for us. From the friendly front desk staff to the small but immaculate room to the two large lounges (with free snacks and drinks) to the great toiletries, we had everything we needed and more.
On top of being a beautiful and very comfortable hotel, Central Loop is also great because of its location – right in the heart of downtown Chicago. We found our way there from the airport via Metro very easily, and it was great to be just a few blocks from the main Metro hub. Easy walking distance to the Art Institute, Millennium Park, Grant Park, etc., and very close to several fun pubs, restaurants, theaters, and shops.
An added bonus – the pub/​restaurant right in the hotel is terrific. Full service bar with great beer and cocktail selection, really good food, and reasonable prices. We would definitely come here again!

I was so disappointed with this hotel after a weekend’s stay. For the amount of money I spent for there evenings, I would have expected something better than mediocre.
The pros: it is in a great location — within walking distance of a lot of great, touristy things. They have free, refillable water bottles on each floor (neat!).
The cons: the rooms are itty bitty. My mac screen is about the size of the TV they offered, which was very off-​centered from the TV; so bizarre! The bathroom was old, in need of a lot of repairs, and rather dirty. There was a little bit of mold in the shower and the grout in the titles was filthy. It was a noisy hotel; every noise that was made by other guests could be heard in my room. The bed was rock hard and I slept horribly.
If there are comparable hotels nearby for similar prices, I would recommend not making this your first choice.

BED BUGS
Woke with large rows of bites on my face and chest. I reported the bites to hotel staff and requested to change rooms. Staff «inspected the bed» (lifted up the sheets on one corner), and said it couldn’t possibly be bed bugs. They insisted it was a spider bite (they don’t bite you 20 times!) or an allergic reaction (I don’t have any allergies and have never had a reaction). I changed rooms but woke up the next morning with more bites on my face and hands.

This is a basic hotel with some nice touches. The size of the rooms are fine for a single person on a business trip. It would feel cramped if you were travelling with a family, ‘though.
The free wi-​fi works well. The bed feels comfortable, the room was clean, and the staff were very polite.
My room did not have a refrigerator, safe or iron. I didn’t need them, but thought that I’d mention it in case someone does.
My one grip is that the walls were a bit thin. I could hear their music during the night and conversations in the hallway. It wasn’t so bad because they went to sleep before I did, but it could potentially be a serious issue.

I stayed at this hotel while visiting the city for my birthday. It was a great area and the price was ideal as well. Staff was courteous at all times and lobby area was great. They have a great business center and a nice gym. They offer free bottles of water which was cool. Only reason this didn’t get a 5 is because the rooms could use some paint in a few areas. Would recommend!

Never having been to Chicago, I was afraid of where to stay and luckily the Central Loop Hotel was fairly central to my needs. It was VERY easy to walk to Millennium Park and a nice walk to Navy Pier. I didn’t use the subway once nor did I use a taxi. If you like walking and being downtown, this might be the place for you.
The room was decent size, as you would expect with any hotel room. The sofa bed, I was told, had a VERY thin mattress so you might want to plan around that. The room I was in, 647, I think, was not small.
One of the nice things about the hotel is that they provide each floor with plastic water bottles and a cool water filtration system. I’ve never seen this before and really enjoyed filling up whenever I could.

The Good Parts:
It’s located in the heart of Downtown Chicago. If Downtown isn’t really your thing, it’s right down the street from the train station so it’s convenient to get to other parts of Chicago — but there’s plenty to do in the Loop, so just enjoy it! I heart the city!!!
At check-​in, the service was fantastic. The guy was so friendly informative and helpful with all the questions we had.
The Bad Parts
My room — was directly across the way from an office building. We made eye contact, which was a weird feeling and whatever construction was happening down below, it was difficult to feel rested when all I could hear were people shouting.
Hair — I know walls don’t grow hair, so when I saw a massive hairball stuck to the shower wall, I 1) stood there in pure disgust. Ummm gross, if I splattered water on the wall, did that mean that chunk of hair would touch my feet? I was so grossed out and only imagined how «well» the housekeeping staff had cleaned the shower floor. 2) day two, hair was still in place. Pictures to prove. Which meant, the housekeeper did not clean my room. — see next part.
Dust — as I came in, I was sneezing like crazy. I thought perhaps I was catching a cold or maybe it was just allergies. Uuhh, yeah, allergic to the dusty room. It was so unreal, I lifted a book (because I’m sure people don’t sit around reading a dictionary while in their hotel room) and noticed the difference between the dusty desk and where the book was placed. That hotel wasn’t cleaned ever, perhaps since 2005. Pictures to prove.
Housekeeper — instead of going through my personal belongings maybe focus on actually cleaning the room. I had a stack of documents and on the very top I had a phone number to a very important contact written on a napkin. To me it was a networking gem, to her it was a piece of trash that she thought would make me not realize my room was complete filth because she «threw my trash out».
The pillows — are BAD, and by BAD I mean you will have a stiff neck, feel exhausted from lack of comfort and get headaches from the pain of the huge pillows. Might as well sleep sitting down or no pillows at all. I have no idea what they are made out of, maybe concrete with 2 cotton balls?
Front desk — horrible. Or maybe a nightmare is more precise. I asked them for smaller pillows when I briefly came in to the hotel to grab something for my dinner reservation. I asked if they can just drop off the pillows when I was away and she said, «No, that was against their hotel policy» The front desk woman also mentioned that she agreed that the pillows where bad, and said someone would be up in 10 minutes with new ones. Mind you, I stressed to her I was running short on time and she said it wasn’t a problem. 10, 15, 20, 25+ minutes and nothing.
AC/​heating unit — not accurate at all. I was so cold with their cheap paper thin blanket so I turned up the heat waaaaay up high and it felt in the high 60’s.

Website — events around town. What a joke. It hasn’t been updated in months.
General Manager — another joke. Lack of professionalism. Never returned my call or e-​mail. I left a message at front desk to have him call me to discuss the issues that had occurred during my stay. I never heard from him.
Cost wise — not worth more than a stiff neck and headache.
Final Verdict:
If you don’t mind sleeping in a filthy room with a rock pillow and a hairy shower with a front desk that doesn’t care about any of your concerns or a manager that places the amenities and/​or guest on the back burner, go ahead. I only encountered 1 charming employee that deserves recognition because he sure is an asset. I didn’t get his name. I work in operations and this is a huge no-​no. I will never stay here again (location and reputation be damned) since they didn’t care about my concerns, i most likely would have not written this review if they just would have called and apologized. I didn’t want to post pictures before speaking to the GM, I think a month is enough time.

I have been thoroughly impressed with the service that I have received here this far. The people behind the desk are great and when I upgraded rooms they kindly brought my luggage up for me. Granted the rooms aren’t huge but they have what you need and do their best to make things easy for you… Free water, iPads for loaning, free wifi! Only downside is the walls are a little thin if you have rowdy neighbors.

I really enjoyed my stay at the CLoop. The girlfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and it was a blast as we made full use of the amenities.
BROTIPS:
– Other reviewers talk about small rooms: Meh. I travel in Japan quite a bit, so I am used to rooms where you can touch both ends of the walls at once (I am 5’5) Compared to that, these rooms fit the girl and I rather comfortably.
– Keurig in da room, which was easy to use and convenient
– Everything was nice and clean in the room, no weirdness
– only noise came from the hallways when drunk people sauntered into their rooms
–Gym is actually pretty baller for a hotel with elliptical, treadmills, bike, free weights, med balls, and two benches
– FREE UNLIMITED SNACKS Mon-​Fri!!! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANNSS??? FREE coke and sierra mist, m&ms, wasabi peas, peanuts, fruit, olives, seeds, and cookies all next to a latte machine!!!
– Free bottled water on most floors
–Great service
– ample security (to go anywhere, you need your room card)
But best of all is this place’s location. If you did the city pass like me, then you do not need to take public transportation anywhere, as all the attractions are within walking distance. 10 mins from millennium park and the art museum, 5 mins to the WIllis tower, and 20 minutesto the Shedd aquarium and Field museum.
All of this for a Chicago Cheap price??? Heck Ya! I will be back

Ein schönes Hotel mit wirklich guten Zimmern. Leider hat ich ein Zimmer mit einem sehr kleinen Fenster das auch noch direkt zum Nachbarhaus orientiert war. Der Service ist klasse und sonst passt alles rundrum. Besonders der Fitnessraum ist zu empfehlen hier kann man wirklich gut trainieren. ich komme sicher gerne wieder

It’s a shame that $ 220 including tax is a steal in Chicago. Given this *low* price, you really get what you pay for. The room was so tiny that I wouldn’t have wanted to stay there more than one night. The bathroom is barely big enough for one person. You can’t pull up and unload your luggage for long as you have to actually stop on the street to do so. Self-​parking is $ 22 a few blocks away. The irons are located in central closets down the hall. This is a very bare bones hotel. Good for one night, but not for longer.

Great hotel and walkable distance from the amtrak station and major tourist attractions. Purified water was a BONUS!
Must stay hotel when your in Chicago

You pay for what you get. Central Loop Hotel is one of the less expensive hotels within The Loop of Chicago. The price might even throw you off — like it is too good to be true. But for a relatively low price, you get a hotel that is right in the middle of downtown Chicago. It is just steps from the W Hotel City Center too.
The rooms are decent and small in size. The bathroom was adequate and, again, there was no reason to complain (or brag) about the amenities. There was a shower, a sink, and a toilet. They all worked and that’s all you need.
The front desk staff was very friendly. There is a lounge in the basement (somewhat hidden) that has copious amounts of snacks, soda, and coffee along with computer stations.
The hotel is next door (literally) to a Starbucks and it is connected (literally) to a bar called the Elephant & Castle that seems to be a hot after-​work spot for Chicago business folks.
All in all, this is a great value hotel that gives you just what you need for a good price — a great location, decent rooms, and some comfortable amenities in the lounge.