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City Suites Hotel Chicago
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933 W Belmont Ave(between Clark St & Wilton Ave)
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 404-3400
- Nearest Transit:
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Belmont (Brown Line, Purple Line, Red Line)
Wellington (Brown Line, Purple Line)
Diversey (Brown Line, Purple Line)
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
31 reviews for City Suites Hotel Chicago
Review Highlights
"...tea in the lobby and a nice little continental breakfast."
(in 6 reviews)
"It had a fancy tv and a very well stocked mini bar."
(in 3 reviews)
"There's tons of great shops, restaurants, and bars around."
(in 7 reviews)
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Brian L.
San Clemente, CA
6/19/2011
I was pleasantly surprised by City Suites. It has an amazing location, right by lots of restaurants and bars. It took us 10 minutes to walk to Belmont Harbor!
I was a little freaked out at first by the proximity to the Red Line station. You can hear the trains all day and night, but I got used to it pretty quickly. Inside the room, the bed linens and amenities were nice. It had a fancy tv and a very well stocked mini bar. They also have 24 hour coffee/tea in the lobby and a nice little continental breakfast. There was also no problem with an early check in as we arrived a lot earlier than anticipated. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating (nice to look at too)!!!
The rooms are pretty small which is standard in big cities. We didn't have a lot of room for our luggage (I did overpack though).
I would definitely recommend this place to a friend and will be staying here when I return to Chicago. -
Review from Elaine M.
Highland Park, IL
1/24/2012
Just returned from an over-night stay with my husband. The location is great. Right near good food and entertainment. That is probably the only upside to this hotel.
The hotel itself is old and outdated. We could actually feel holes in the floor boards through the carpeting. The bed was super uncomfortable. Not old, just bad. The TV in the bedroom only had intermittent reception. One draw back to the location is that it is right next to the Belmont stop of the EL. All night and especially in the morning we were awoken by the train rumbling by and the voice "This is the Belmont stop, the next stop will be...".
Lastly, even though I made my reservation well in advance and had requested a king bed they had none available and we were forced into a double bed. While I love my husband I was looking forward to just a bit more space. -
Review from Lucia M.
Las Vegas, NV
12/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's an old building. Noisy radiator heat, and one thing that bugged me, is that the dorrs are stiff and don't auto-close. I came back to my room multiple times to find it OPEN. Not cool.
It's discrete but I'm not sure it'd be a good place to hook, as it may leave several clients feeling exposed. You must walk down a very long hallway to the reception desk. -
Review from Andrea W.
Chicago, IL
10/18/2011
This is a great hotel if you want a small," Boutique Hotel" experience in the Lakeview area with decent staff. This is Not a great hotel if you want a good nights sleep, however. Being near the Belmont red line station, I expected the usual city noise. However, it was the noise from other "guests" that was the problem....Walls very thin....could hear loud voices from across the hall, constant elevator activity, and tv from next room. Unfortunately, it is hard to find a nice hotel in this area, so I think it is worth it to stay downtown, and take the el.
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Review from Shaun E.
Madison, WI
4/7/2011
So I was a little skeptical about "The City Suites" since there was mixed reviews on the various sites around, but it was to where I wanted to go and none of the reviews I read contained neither the word "junkie" or "prostitute" like some of the other hotels, so I decided I would give it a shot.
Checking in was a speedy process in which we were given the skinny about the parking (less than a block away), check out time (11 AM), and breakfast (7 - 10). The first clerk was ok, not terribly friendly, but not rude or hostile.
Our room was a nice surprise. The bedroom was separated from the living area, which was nice. The bathroom had checkered tiles on the walls with cubed windows which added more character to the hotel room . The room was very clean and fully stocked.
The only downside to my stay was slow internet speed. When I spoke to the first front desk attendant, he seemed to have the attitude that everything was fine and I just needed to deal with it. Which is an OK answer for me. But, the evening manger Jeremy was very informative, telling me that the hotel was fully booked, he already had contacted ATT, and I wasn't the only guest to have mentioned this. That's how you handle a complaint.
Jeremy the night manager was very courteous, funny, and informative. The hotel rooms are very descent for the money you're paying, but the service from the staff and attitude of the staff is what really makes you want to come back for another stay at the "City Suites". -
Review from tokill a.
11/22/2010
It's great for cost-effective, clean accommodations.
A few annoyances though. We were right beside the elevator, so we'd hear the tone of the Elevator arriving at our Floor at all hours of the day/night.
If I was ever doubtful of Obesity being a problem in America, I certainly don't now. There were 3 individuals with a combined weight (roughly) 900lbs staying directly above us. We could hear them waddling around quite frequently. Fortunately, they all couldn't move very quickly at the same time, so it wasn't that much of an annoyance. But I did hope the Building was up to Code, for fear being crushed in my sleep.
The Continental Breakfast was pretty shiete. Coffee terrible in the lobby. But, that's really not why you stay at a Hotel.
For a Clean, relatively quiet, fairly cost-effective place to sleep; it's great. Next time in Chicago, I'd probably stay here again. -
Review from Chris B.
Boston, MA
4/14/2011
I am not sure that the people who wrote the four and five star reviews of City Suites actually stayed here. I will say that the staff is exceedingly friendly and helpful and that the 24 hour coffee in the lobby/living room is nice... But you go to a hotel to sleep. And at this hotel sleep is hard to come by. The main problem is noise. The walls are thin enough you can hear your next door neighbors TV. The ceiling creaks from the upstairs occupant just walking around. And I had the misfortune of staying in the room opposite the elevator so every time the doors creaked open you felt as if people were coming into the room.
I give one star for service... one star for cleanliness... but the stars for comfortable and a good nights sleep I have to withhold. -
Review from Emiko T.
11/12/2010
City Suites is simply awesome. Quaint, friendly, safe and with a delicious and fully stocked continental breakfast, this is one of the most conveniently located and accommodating hotels I've ever stayed in. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes around the area so you're set to eat/buy anything you might need. The front desk people were usually all friendly (especially the guy who works the graveyard shift. We loved him!) The shuttle drivers who were taking us back and forth from De Paul were also so friendly.
The rooms are great and the beds come with lots of pillows (not sure why that's so fun to me but it is). The hotel has Wi-Fi (score! though it can be slow sometimes) and fortunately we were on the opposite side of the train station so didn't hear the opening and closing of the doors every five minutes. They have nice cushy bathrobes and nice smelling lotions and shampoos--good quality ones that you wish were a take home size!
The only annoyance was that eventually at night the room overheated to feel like a sauna. And because the windows couldn't open I had to turn on the A/C to balance out the Mojave Desert.
There's only four floors to the hotel (and only three people to the elevator) so if you want to have a more personalized experience City Suites will suit all your needs. The downstairs common area is so nice and they've got a fire going most of the time. So sweet. And there's always coffee and tea out and sometimes a basket of cookies. I don't think I've ever had a hotel feel so much like a cozy home. -
Review from sprout s.
San Francisco, CA
3/19/2008
This hotel is not a five-star hotel. BUT for the 5 days/4 nights I stayed here it definitely was a five-star experience.
The hotel is quaint, boutique-like, and very european. Our room was small and the bathroom was very clean and very art-deco. We didn't need much room as we spent most of our trip out and about.
The staff was awesome! Friendly, we never were disturbed, and were even granted a late-check out free of charge.
LOCATION was perfect! One couldn't have asked to be any closer to public trans, dining, and nightlife. This hotel is located at Clark/Belmont, borders Wrigleyville, and Lincoln Park.
The price was good for what we got. Everywhere else in Chicago was atleast 250$/night. We were here over St. Patrick's Day weekend ( a blackout wkend for most hotels) and paid under $200/night.
My boyfriend and I plan on coming back to Chicago when the weather is better and we definitely will be returning to the City Suites. -
Review from Tito C.
Redwood City, CA
3/22/2008
Either everyones standards are really high or mine are just dirt low but this place was great. I dont think I could have stayed about a better hotel. Sure we looked at the really sweet 5 stars downtown and couldnt afford them due to non ballin'. But hey...
This place is close to everything. Right at purple belmont. Close to food, shops, bars, PIZZA.
Staff left us alone the whole time which is a big plus. Russ hooked it up several times.
Small rooms but that is all you need. It was clean warm and the bathroom had a window facing Belmont. It was great and we will be back..... -
Review from Rachel H.
10/5/2009
Being a bridesmaid is a rough life. Drinking, party games, pretty dresses... I know, I know... you should all cry for me. There are some hard parts, including staying in a hotel in your own city which boggles the mind a bit, but with a lot of out of town ladies, you roll with the punches and have a blast.
The lobby was small and odd, and for some reason the glass case full of examples of minibar goods cracked me up, but the stay was really a pretty good one. Our room was big enough for five overnight ladies and a few other pre-dinner party game participants and all the gifts and luggage, and other junk that comes along with a mostly out of town bridal party.
There were many nice touches from the bellman's offer of wine glasses when he noticed we had champagne with us, to the heated bathroom floor, to the extra mini-fridge, not just a minibar full of overpriced crap. The other great thing was the free continental breakfast which was perfect as we had a long day ahead of us, and many hours before the rehearsal luncheon.
We chose this place for its proximity to our other bachelorette destination and the comparably reasonable prices. I'd recommend it to people trying to avoid the hubbub and high prices of downtown. -
Review from Larissa A.
Quincy, MA
1/11/2010
I recently stayed overnight at the City Suites. It was chosen due to the close proximity to the point of my visit to Chicago. I could not have got more lucky!
So close to so many restaurants and shops, and as many have mentioned, the subway. Again not for light sleepers!
The staff here was so helpful and really accommodating of all of my random and somewhat demanding requests. The rooms and common areas are clean and well kept. One of the nicest hotel bathrooms I have ever seen! The lobby was so quaint and throughout may stay had guests just relaxing & chatting by the fireplace.
My first choice for a hotel in this area and I will be back.Listed in: SOOO SLEEPY
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Review from Michael K.
New York, NY
4/1/2009
Let me start with the most important part of my experience at City Suites:
My boyfriend, who's black, was greeted by one of the front desk staff with a cold stare and a stern "What floor are you on?" a couple days into our stay. When he told the attendant our room number, she mumbled something about a guest's missing property. We still can't figure out what she meant, but I think you get the point. In 2009, in Chicago, we had hoped for better.
Here's the other critical part of our experience: Anyone who says you can ignore sounds from "El" trains next to the hotel is lying. The noise in rooms is brutal. You hear everything -- trains pulling in and out, conductors' voices, door-closing chimes. We also woke up to construction outside our window from 7am both weekdays of our stay. Rooms don't seem to be soundproofed, so sounds almost seemed amplified.
Some less important points, but equally unpleasant: Housekeeping was lazy, leaving towels strewn on sofas and cabinet doors. I've never stayed in a hotel where the cleaners didn't return towels to the bathroom, or just replace them.
FInally, the property's in poor shape. While the lobby's clean, the facilities in general feel more "hostel" than "hotel".
Bottom line: I'm staying at the Days Inn next time I'm in Chicago. Better value, better location, better hotel. -
Review from Niki C.
Chicago, IL
6/15/2006
The location is great as it's just a skip downstairs to grab some grub at Ann Sathers & it's in the middle of a fun shopping area. Also close to the eL, which is sweet.
The rooms, while clean, are rather small, though ... it was hard to manuever my parents, brother, & myself, so the kid stayed with me instead.
Pricy for the room size, about right for the location. -
Review from Alex G.
Arlington Heights, IL
3/5/2009
Nice quaint non chain hotel right across from my favorite club Berlin.
It's always been my favorite place to stay at since all I have to do is cross the street and I'm snug in my non chain hotel exceptionally comfortable bed.
It is on a busy road near the El if you are a light sleeper be aware. But the location is unbeatable. -
Review from Kat V.
Saginaw, MI
8/29/2009
Boyfriend had some vacation time so we decided to head to the Windy City. My aunt, who lived in Chicago for a few years, suggested this place to us due to location. Right next to the Purple/Red/Brown lines at Belmont which was super convenient for us since we had some downtown/Loop business. There's tons of great shops, restaurants, and bars around. I'd recommend this place for any tourist. There's a Walgreens nearby as well as a liquor shop (since a lot of restaurants are BYOB). Tons of great stuff nearby!
We got a standard queen which was real small. It was okay for us since we live together, but if you're looking for a little more room than just a bed, desk, and bathroom then get a suite. The bathrooms were updated and very nice, not to mention it was great to unwind in front of a flat screen after running around. Although the room smelled a little like hamster bedding for the first two nights. We didn't hear the El at all, but I did hear the elevator, people walking on the 4th floor, and the annoying, awful screeches of a child in the room next to ours. Quit beating your kid, you're on vacation!
The staff was really friendly. I had an anxiety attack coming into Chicago and the boyfriend was kind of flustered with where he was at, so we called and John stayed on the line with us the whole time to make sure we got there ok. One of the guys working there could tell I was upset and he made sure to try and cheer me up which was nice. Free tea/coffee 24 hours, free breakfast (but Ann Sather's is a walk down the street... ;] ), and we always got buzzed in after 9pm since they remembered who we were. I'd definitely come back here again. -
Review from Katy G.
4/6/2011
Loved how close this hotel was to where we needed to be, but holy crap was that one of the worst night's sleep I've ever had. There is absolutely no soundproofing to prevent you from hearing the L, its announcements, and its chimes all night long. The AC was a window unit, so it was like having an open window and all the noise coming right in. I really wanted to like it here, and maybe it's not so bad in different rooms, but I'll never stay here again. They should consider adding earplugs to their basket of things to buy in the room, I'd gladly have paid big bucks for them during my sleepless night.
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Review from Lon K.
Seattle, WA
4/22/2011
The hotel is in a great location and offers a nice continental breakfast. The major drawback the hotel has is the noise from the "L" train station at West Belmont. I asked for a quiet room on the side away from the station some time in advance. When I checked in, the clerk had me on the noisy side closer to the station. He did move to what was ostensibly a quiet room, #208, but it turned out that the room was directly above a frozen yogurt shop. The shop played blaring music that penetrated into my room. When I called the front desk about it, they clearly knew the short comings of the room stating: "They'll close in about an hour." The hotel offered to move me, but I decided it wasn't worth the hassle. I toughed it out and eventually the shop closed and the music stopped.
I discussed the issue of getting a quiet room with the front desk clerk upon check out. She informed me that though I might request a quiet room, there was no way they could guarantee one for me in advance.
I emailed the hotel after having left with a summary of my concerns. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a prompt email from the general manager apologizing for my inconveniences, offering a credit as compensation, and requesting that I call her. I did call the GM, and she explained to me that the hotel had been working with the yogurt shop on noise issues. Further she said she would talk with her staff as to how to better accomodate guests wanting quiet rooms. Desired room types are not always available on the quiet side of the hotel. In closing, she requested that I call her personally to arrange any future stays at City Suites.
Given the gracious and generous response of City Suites' management, I will definitely give the hotel another shot. -
Review from Molly W.
Atlanta, GA
5/26/2010
I got a great rate for this hotel on Priceline and I really wanted to like this place for the deal I got.
AND in all honesty we should have said something to the management the second we realized what was going on.
So we get checked in and everything, the hotel is really convenient and I really like the placement as it was really close to everything we needed to go to. It was a cute hotel and our room was a little small but hey, it worked for us.
The issues first started happening when I tried to connect to the wifi in the hotel. I couldn't get it in our room and I was frantically trying to do something on the internet when I couldn't get to the internet. I walked down to the lobby and accessed it there. I soon found out from my bf that we could get it out in the hallway outside of our room but not in our room. Okay it's an old building I can deal.
Then they had window units for the AC in the room. Yes, I know it's Chicago but come on. It was fine the first couple of days cuz it was cool outside but when it heated up, there was no way to get comfortable. All the unit did was spew out uncooled air from outside. We slept in our own sweat. gross...
That was the thing we should have brought up immediately. Also as a hotel they should have central air and heating, but hey.
We liked the hotel and the staff but the air and the wifi need some work. We MIGHT come back but there is no guarantee. -
Review from jessica d.
Aurora, IL
1/25/2010
My fiance and I were going to a concert that started at 10, and didn't want to bothered driving back to the suburbs, so we hopped on priceline and got a great price for a room here!
The staff was super friendly and the room was lovely. Before we went out, we relaxed in bed, watched some TV, and hopped on our laptop using the free WiFi. Previous reviewers have mentioned the sound of the El, which we noticed, but I guess are used to from living in a noisy downtown area. This hotel was right around all of our favorite spots to shop and eat. Awesome!
The bathroom (and entire room, for that matter) was clean and well taken care of. Our room was small, but the bed was comfortable. We both had a great night's sleep after coming home around 2 AM. -
Review from Margie L.
San Francisco, CA
10/20/2008
we were upgraded to a suite so I can't comment on how small the rooms were. ours was definitely comfortable.
Pros:
- LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION. seriously walk to wrigley, southport, tons of food, bars, theaters and the El.
- comfy bed. relatively quiet room
- decent linens
- friendly service
Cons:
- squeaky floors can be loud (but actually comical)
- room decor is "quaint" and might be considered dated
- tv is also quaint
Would stay here again in a hearbeat. So much to walk around to and so much energy in the neighborhood. -
Review from Kevin A.
Phoenix, AZ
10/4/2010
Great location by train wrigleyville bars field cheap beers ready in mini bar great stay $110 bucks on a Wednesday
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Review from Noelle S.
San Diego, CA
6/14/2010
Very cute hotel with close proximity to the red, purple and brown lines. We didn't gear the train that much unless our window was open and the only one that would open was in the bathroom so that wasn't an issue. The two bed rooms were large and had a pull out sleeper sofa. Though I didn't sleep on the sofa bed, the other beds were pretty comfy and relaxing after a long day of shopping on Michigan Ave. There are A TON of adorable local food options mixed in with your corporate options all within walking distance. Overall it's a cute place and a good find.
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Review from jenn r.
San Diego, CA
2/6/2009
Loved this place. The location is great and the rooms are cute & quaint! The bed was fantastic and the bathroom was so modern! Some people might not dig the noise from the train and the traffic on Belmont. So you light sleepers beware of this place! They also have very friendly staff!
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Review from Michael V.
Forestville, CA
6/28/2011
Love this hotel, great staff, great location. The train is right by the hotel but it didn't wake me. There's lots of good food near by and it's just a short walk to Wrigley. What more could you want!
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Review from Lette G.
Riverview, MI
5/29/2010
Location is close to subway so hopefully you are a sound sleeper. Close to Boystown and alot of cool shopping areas. Be sure to stop and get a bite across the street at Clarks.
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Review from Bill M.
8/23/2005 2 photos
This inn is located in a very busy stretch on Belmont, so it may not be easy to get lots of sleep here. It is very close to the "L" station so you can get to downtown in minutes. You are surrounded by many restaurants and funky establishments.
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Review from David A.
Amarillo, TX
A recent visit shows City Suites is still as good as ever. Friendly staff, clean rooms. The TV was a bit stubborn but we were able to get it going. For the first time in many visits I stayed on the 'El' side of the hotel. The windows seal tightly to block out most noise from the train- I was rarely aware of it. The convenience to the train is a huge plus! Belmont is as busy as ever, but here are tons of great restaurants within walking distance.
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5/13/2009
Love to stay here. Location is great, rooms are nice (stayed in a single this time- small, but big… Read more »
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Review from Patience G.
Brooklyn, NY
12/19/2009
Incredible! Where do I start? At the great staff who checked us in, the decor of the lobby, the cute Parisian style elevator, the 2 tvs in our room, the excellent amenities in the bathroom, the modern mini bar, the comfortable pillows and bed, the soft towels, how it's the same $ as The Beverly Inn, LA but heaps better, the awesome complementary breakfast served in real bowls, not styrofoam!, their recycle bin in the lobby and there good location. Best quality hotel for this price range and this area for sure.
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Review from Terry O.
Milwaukee, WI
8/14/2009
If you like "European Style" hotels (but this one has a bigger and nicer lobby than you usually find in them), this place is for you. I second David A.'s review right down to the last detail. There were no issues with noise (or anything else, for that matter). Tastefully appointed and decorated with contemporary style, but with that "old building" charm.
There's a 15 minute unmetered parking zone right in front, to help you get situated.
We left an article in the room on one of our two stays, and sure enough it was turned in and waiting for us at the front desk. It was a light shell jacket and brand new, so someone in housekeeping would have been tempted to think "look what I found" ... but no; so that's encouraging and consistent with our overall impression of the place.
We were in town because a family member had been in an accident and was hospitalized at Illinois Masonic (4 blocks away). We found out that City Suites has a special rate for that circumstance, so if you are in that situation, be sure to ask.
We feel as if we found a "second home" in Chicago, and while no nice hotels in the city are inexpensive, this was well within the "reasonable" range. Very relaxing ambience in a hustle-bustle neighborhood helps to make this a winner, too.
Both nights we got the "last available" room, so book ahead. It's not a large property. In reading others' comments, it appears our room locations must have been advantageous regarding the noise issues. So ask about that when you book.
Finally, the comment about "quaint" (including TVs) is puzzling. They must have been doing some updating in some or all of the rooms. We had a suite both times, both had sleek flat screens, and the furnishings and linens, etc... were in the category of "chic". -
Review from Sue B.
San Mateo, CA
2/24/2009
My friend and I stayed here this past Valentine's weekend. It's an older hotel so it has a really nice atmosphere and old-fashioned (i.e. courteous) service. They were not intrusive but very accommodating. GREAT location for us - just a few blocks from Wrigley Field, and near several cool nightclubs, The Metro a few blocks past Wrigley Field, and tons of shops, restaurants, bars. The CTA is close by as are other public transportation. VERY comfy beds, robes were provided, as well as a very efficient blowdryer. Only complaint was that like most buildings in colder climes, the heat was very high and we could not figure out how to turn down the radiator. Fortunately, the windows opened so we got some fresh air. Given the small amount of time we actually spent in the room, we didn't bother calling down to ask about the heat, but I'm sure they would have responded right away, just like they did to all our requests.
We checked out 2/15 and stayed with a friend for 2 more days, then went home. That's when I realized I'd forgotten a favorite sweatshirt! Called the day I got home, 2/17, and spoke with Maria. She called me back to let me know she'd found my sweatshirt and I delightedly gave her my cc info to have them mail me my shirt. It arrived yesterday along with a top Ithat I forgot I'd forgotten!
Will definitely stay here again! Affordable too!!
