Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
$288
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
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$288
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection average $153 in January, the cheapest month, and $499 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $153 |
| February | $185 |
| March | $223 |
| April | $278 |
| May | $435 |
| June | $474 |
| July | $438 |
| August | $418 |
| September | $499 |
| October | $415 |
| November | $288 |
| December | $207 |
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About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 2490 square feet (231 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the Albert, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 195 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 3-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 12 minutes by foot from Chicago Riverwalk. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Navy Pier.
What's nearby
Michigan Avenue(0.1 miles)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital(0.2 miles)
Bally's Casino Chicago(0.3 miles)
State Street(0.3 miles)
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital(0.4 miles)
Tribune Tower(0.4 miles)
Chinese Consulate(0.4 miles)
Chicago Water Tower(0.4 miles)
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago(0.4 miles)
Wrigley Building(0.4 miles)
Water Tower Place(0.4 miles)
Holy Name Cathedral(0.5 miles)
875 North Michigan Avenue(0.5 miles)
Broadway Playhouse(0.5 miles)
Michigan Avenue Bridge(0.5 miles)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)(13.7 miles)
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)(18.2 miles)
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)(25.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Business Center
Room Service
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Location
228 East Ontario Street, Streeterville, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Michigan Avenue (0.1 miles)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (0.2 miles)
Bally's Casino Chicago (0.3 miles)
State Street (0.3 miles)
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital (0.4 miles)
Tribune Tower (0.4 miles)
Room options
2
Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
279 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
1
Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
1
Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
290 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
279 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
395 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
320 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
395 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
9.2
Superb
Based on 1,000 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
24%
Couple
38%
Family
20%
Group
13%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection highlight a stylish, science-themed boutique stay with friendly staff, clean modern rooms, fun robot deliveries, and a central, walkable location near the Magnificent Mile, making it popular for leisure trips and hospital visits.
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Reviews of Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection highlight a stylish, science-themed boutique stay with friendly staff, clean modern rooms, fun robot deliveries, and a central, walkable location near the Magnificent Mile, making it popular for leisure trips and hospital visits.
Common downsides include underwhelming paid “city view” rooms, occasional room tech or temperature problems, and slow or pricey valet. The Albert restaurant and breakfast draw frequent praise, though some guests found drinks or lobby coffee overpriced. Expect a creative, well-located boutique experience with generally warm service and some operational inconsistencies.
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Facilities
Highlights include the on-site restaurant/bar and the fun delivery robots. Valet parking is available but can be slow and pricey.
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Stacey
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location of this hotel is PERFECT! It is nestled in a quiet spot less than 2 blocks from the shops, restaurants and excitement that is Michigan Ave! Millennium Station is about a mile away and walkable as well. The hotel places an emphasis on art and technology with beautiful artwork throughout. My two children loved the robots Leo and Cleo that will deliver essentials to your room such as additional towels or cups! The lobby also had a cool old-fashioned motion picture wheel that you could spin to watch a picture move. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well! A few disappointments - the lobby area is very small and tight, the room-service pizza we ordered wasn't great, and our mini fridge didn't work. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely visit again!
The location of this hotel is PERFECT! It is nestled in a quiet spot less than 2 blocks from the shops, restaurants and excitement that is Michigan Ave! Millennium Station is about a mile away and walkable as well. The hotel places an emphasis on art and technology with beautiful artwork throughout. My two children loved the robots Leo and Cleo that will deliver essentials to your room such as additional towels or cups! The lobby also had a cool old-fashioned motion picture wheel that you could spin to watch a picture move. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well! A few disappointments - the lobby area is very small and tight, the room-service pizza we ordered wasn't great, and our mini fridge didn't work. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely visit again!
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Jacqueline
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is located great within the city. The bar area was amazing and the service was great. We would definitely come back
The hotel is located great within the city. The bar area was amazing and the service was great. We would definitely come back
10
Jordan
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, very beautiful and unique. The only issue was the valet is understaffed and takes a long time to get and retrieve cars
Great hotel, very beautiful and unique. The only issue was the valet is understaffed and takes a long time to get and retrieve cars
10
Dwann
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
You need to know upfront that they have parking but it cost. I paid $65 a day for parking
You need to know upfront that they have parking but it cost. I paid $65 a day for parking
10
Bradley
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The valet parking was great, because it can be very hard to park in Chicago. They helped us unload everything from our car. The hotel rooms are very unique and modern. The restaurant downstairs has a full bar with talented bartenders.
The valet parking was great, because it can be very hard to park in Chicago. They helped us unload everything from our car. The hotel rooms are very unique and modern. The restaurant downstairs has a full bar with talented bartenders.
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Heather
Sep 14, 2023
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This property was amazing! Our first visit here and we cannot wait to come back. My children absolutely loved Cleo and Leo, the concierge robots. They brought everything quickly and the room service was delicious! The staff and breakfast here were also amazing. The room was spacious, uniquely themed, clean, and beautiful. Our only complaint was valet was a bit slow, but overall we loved the experience and look forward to visiting again.
This property was amazing! Our first visit here and we cannot wait to come back. My children absolutely loved Cleo and Leo, the concierge robots. They brought everything quickly and the room service was delicious! The staff and breakfast here were also amazing. The room was spacious, uniquely themed, clean, and beautiful. Our only complaint was valet was a bit slow, but overall we loved the experience and look forward to visiting again.
10
Courtney
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time during our stay at the Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection! The staff was amazing, the rooms were clean, and the location was perfect! The on-site dining was also great! We had Elizabeth as our waitress multiple times, and she was so great! We will be back!
We had a great time during our stay at the Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection! The staff was amazing, the rooms were clean, and the location was perfect! The on-site dining was also great! We had Elizabeth as our waitress multiple times, and she was so great! We will be back!
10
Eboni
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel in central location. Valet parking was available but had to wait an extremely long time to get car.
Beautiful hotel in central location. Valet parking was available but had to wait an extremely long time to get car.
10
ALEXANDRA
Mar 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Love this place, our new spot in Chicago. Delivery robots, friendly customer service, plus the Albert was a hit!
Love this place, our new spot in Chicago. Delivery robots, friendly customer service, plus the Albert was a hit!
10
Wen Wen
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
friendly staff, great room and amazing restaurant/bar. Elisabeth and the older gentlemen for the luggage are about and beyond my expectations. But the hotel has to make the terrace available for guests to chill since there are no pool. Thanks
friendly staff, great room and amazing restaurant/bar. Elisabeth and the older gentlemen for the luggage are about and beyond my expectations. But the hotel has to make the terrace available for guests to chill since there are no pool. Thanks
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean. A few guests noted odors near shower curtains or occasional maintenance/cleaning lapses.
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Tammy
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The design of this hotel is really nice. As an interior designer, i love it. As a traveler, not completely satisfied. I stayed in room 411 for 3 nights. - Curtain has a weird smell, like bug smell or something of that source. - TV didn’t work twice in 3 days we stayed. First time we called the front desk and has a technician came up to reset, second time was our last day so we just gave up. The remote control is not responsive at all, take 3s for TV to response to the remote. - No slipper in the room. We called front desk to request but they said they ran out (?!?!). - They didn’t refill the tissue in the room, we called to request, no one bring up (we called twice).
The design of this hotel is really nice. As an interior designer, i love it. As a traveler, not completely satisfied. I stayed in room 411 for 3 nights. - Curtain has a weird smell, like bug smell or something of that source. - TV didn’t work twice in 3 days we stayed. First time we called the front desk and has a technician came up to reset, second time was our last day so we just gave up. The remote control is not responsive at all, take 3s for TV to response to the remote. - No slipper in the room. We called front desk to request but they said they ran out (?!?!). - They didn’t refill the tissue in the room, we called to request, no one bring up (we called twice).
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Tenisha
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice, but the floor in our room was weirdly sticky, like it had been poorly cleaned after a spill. We did not complain to staff, because we were pretty busy during our stay and just made the best of the room. But overall really nice hotel and I would likely stay again.
The room was nice, but the floor in our room was weirdly sticky, like it had been poorly cleaned after a spill. We did not complain to staff, because we were pretty busy during our stay and just made the best of the room. But overall really nice hotel and I would likely stay again.
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Alaina
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The place is gross, it smelled and the elevators were terrifying
The place is gross, it smelled and the elevators were terrifying
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Vincent
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The shower set up in the middle of the room is very attractive and modern. Unfortunately, the lack of ventilations means the heavy curtains next to the shower picks up a strong smell of mildew. Two different rooms ended up smelling like gym shorts.
The shower set up in the middle of the room is very attractive and modern. Unfortunately, the lack of ventilations means the heavy curtains next to the shower picks up a strong smell of mildew. Two different rooms ended up smelling like gym shorts.
10
Maleana
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great location- very friendly helpful staff- clean
great location- very friendly helpful staff- clean
10
Hope
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable room on a quiet floor. Easy check in and check out, kind guest services, incredible breakfast food. Would stay again!
Clean, comfortable room on a quiet floor. Easy check in and check out, kind guest services, incredible breakfast food. Would stay again!
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Craig A
Dec 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel needs some work. Seemed run down
Hotel needs some work. Seemed run down
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Ashlee
Jun 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was great and the facility was clean and well maintained!
Staff was great and the facility was clean and well maintained!
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Samantha
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly. The rooms were very nice, clean, and modern!!
Staff was very friendly. The rooms were very nice, clean, and modern!!
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Nathaniel
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Gorgeous Hotel. Modern rooms. Super clean. Close to everything.
Gorgeous Hotel. Modern rooms. Super clean. Close to everything.
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Rooms
Rooms are modern, stylish, and tech-forward with distinctive showers and comfortable beds. Some guests reported temperature and TV issues, small or disappointing “city view” rooms, and missing or nonworking tech like Alexa or fridges.
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Tammy
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The design of this hotel is really nice. As an interior designer, i love it. As a traveler, not completely satisfied. I stayed in room 411 for 3 nights. - Curtain has a weird smell, like bug smell or something of that source. - TV didn’t work twice in 3 days we stayed. First time we called the front desk and has a technician came up to reset, second time was our last day so we just gave up. The remote control is not responsive at all, take 3s for TV to response to the remote. - No slipper in the room. We called front desk to request but they said they ran out (?!?!). - They didn’t refill the tissue in the room, we called to request, no one bring up (we called twice).
The design of this hotel is really nice. As an interior designer, i love it. As a traveler, not completely satisfied. I stayed in room 411 for 3 nights. - Curtain has a weird smell, like bug smell or something of that source. - TV didn’t work twice in 3 days we stayed. First time we called the front desk and has a technician came up to reset, second time was our last day so we just gave up. The remote control is not responsive at all, take 3s for TV to response to the remote. - No slipper in the room. We called front desk to request but they said they ran out (?!?!). - They didn’t refill the tissue in the room, we called to request, no one bring up (we called twice).
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Zach
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very friendly, the hotel was aesthetically pleasing and clean, and it was in a great area near many dining options and other things to do. However, our room’s shower wand was not working and our room didn’t have an Amazon Alexa which is one of the amenities listed. Also, we paid for a city view, but they put us on the fifth floor, so we could only see one building in front of the hotel. Needless to say, the view was not great.
The staff was very friendly, the hotel was aesthetically pleasing and clean, and it was in a great area near many dining options and other things to do. However, our room’s shower wand was not working and our room didn’t have an Amazon Alexa which is one of the amenities listed. Also, we paid for a city view, but they put us on the fifth floor, so we could only see one building in front of the hotel. Needless to say, the view was not great.
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Clancy
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The overall ambience of the hotel was incredible and incited my curiosity and wonder. I absolutely adored my room and how the shower was placed in the center of the room the restaurant had a wonderful selection for breakfast and they made a mean latte
The overall ambience of the hotel was incredible and incited my curiosity and wonder. I absolutely adored my room and how the shower was placed in the center of the room the restaurant had a wonderful selection for breakfast and they made a mean latte
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Markus
Dec 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One day trip. Not a ton was needed for this stay but the shower is must. First week of December and the shower did not provide hot water. A $400/night stay should definitely include hot water.
One day trip. Not a ton was needed for this stay but the shower is must. First week of December and the shower did not provide hot water. A $400/night stay should definitely include hot water.
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Lakesha
Dec 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room decor was beautiful and the bed comfortable. I liked the bathroom fixtures they were very unique. Nice city views!
The room decor was beautiful and the bed comfortable. I liked the bathroom fixtures they were very unique. Nice city views!
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Vincent
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The shower set up in the middle of the room is very attractive and modern. Unfortunately, the lack of ventilations means the heavy curtains next to the shower picks up a strong smell of mildew. Two different rooms ended up smelling like gym shorts.
The shower set up in the middle of the room is very attractive and modern. Unfortunately, the lack of ventilations means the heavy curtains next to the shower picks up a strong smell of mildew. Two different rooms ended up smelling like gym shorts.
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Shawn
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
When we walked into the building, I was a little surprised by the size, a little smaller than expected including the rooms. However, the place was gorgeous and the surprise of the shower placed where it is. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Love the forward thinking with the elevator system and the robots. Finally, my sincere gratitude to accommodating our every needed - especially upon check-in. I appreciate your hospitality and we will use you again.
When we walked into the building, I was a little surprised by the size, a little smaller than expected including the rooms. However, the place was gorgeous and the surprise of the shower placed where it is. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating. Love the forward thinking with the elevator system and the robots. Finally, my sincere gratitude to accommodating our every needed - especially upon check-in. I appreciate your hospitality and we will use you again.
10
Leonardo
Nov 28, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The rooms with the showers
The rooms with the showers
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Ciara-Leone
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I enjoyed the unique atmosphere that the hotel provides. The elevators were really unique, there were no buttons on the inside, instead there was a kiosk outside the elevators in which you would select your floor and it would lead you to the correct elevator. The design of the room itself was breathtakingly elegant as well.
I enjoyed the unique atmosphere that the hotel provides. The elevators were really unique, there were no buttons on the inside, instead there was a kiosk outside the elevators in which you would select your floor and it would lead you to the correct elevator. The design of the room itself was breathtakingly elegant as well.
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Elizabeth
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was great and very convenient to access great dining and shopping options. We were frustrated with the view. We paid extra for a “city view” and had a view of the hotel across the street but no skyline view. Waste of our money to put towards a city view. The beds were very comfortable and the room was aesthetically pleasing, but the AC was “motion activated” and would turn off while we were away or in the middle of the night. It got up to 78 degrees at one point. We even set the thermostat to 60 degrees and the lowest it ever got was 74 even when we closed the blinds. We noticed that the thermostat would even turn off while we were in the room. The front desk was notified about the thermostat and never came to assess or resolve the situation. The TV would not turn on multiple times. We had to call the front desk to fix it. We went to the bar one night, and the drinks were not good and expensive. We didn’t finish our drinks because they didn’t taste good. Very aesthetic but not tasty.
The location was great and very convenient to access great dining and shopping options. We were frustrated with the view. We paid extra for a “city view” and had a view of the hotel across the street but no skyline view. Waste of our money to put towards a city view. The beds were very comfortable and the room was aesthetically pleasing, but the AC was “motion activated” and would turn off while we were away or in the middle of the night. It got up to 78 degrees at one point. We even set the thermostat to 60 degrees and the lowest it ever got was 74 even when we closed the blinds. We noticed that the thermostat would even turn off while we were in the room. The front desk was notified about the thermostat and never came to assess or resolve the situation. The TV would not turn on multiple times. We had to call the front desk to fix it. We went to the bar one night, and the drinks were not good and expensive. We didn’t finish our drinks because they didn’t taste good. Very aesthetic but not tasty.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and accommodating, with quick help from bell and restaurant teams. However, some reported slow or problematic check-in, billing errors, unfulfilled requests, or limited follow-up on issues.
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James
Apr 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
That was the worst hotel check in experience I have ever had. My card was charged for the $100 incidentals 4 times. Staff are not trained. No explanation about the hotel. Check in took 30 minutes.
That was the worst hotel check in experience I have ever had. My card was charged for the $100 incidentals 4 times. Staff are not trained. No explanation about the hotel. Check in took 30 minutes.
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Kiara
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property was nice but had issues at check-in. Was changes for the room when it was already paid for and had to wait 30 mins for it to be corrected. We got $25 gift card for the delay and issue. Overall the room was nice but the bed sunk down in the middle and made my husband and I keep sinking into each other. Our backs hurt in the morning from sleeping on the slant. Breakfast was good and overall the hotel and staff was nice.
Property was nice but had issues at check-in. Was changes for the room when it was already paid for and had to wait 30 mins for it to be corrected. We got $25 gift card for the delay and issue. Overall the room was nice but the bed sunk down in the middle and made my husband and I keep sinking into each other. Our backs hurt in the morning from sleeping on the slant. Breakfast was good and overall the hotel and staff was nice.
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VINCENT
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Great hotel with great staff and service! Central location. Highly recommended, would stay again!
Great hotel with great staff and service! Central location. Highly recommended, would stay again!
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Pamela
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front staff had excellent customer service and were very friendly. They made me feel very welcomed. The valet staff were very pleasant and helpful. The hotel is very pretty including the elevators. The room was stylish and it was cool that you could control the light and room temperature with the tv remote. The shower was wonderful with excellent water pressure. I liked that they had a lovely drape that you could use for privacy since the shower was in the room. I would definitely stay there again.
The front staff had excellent customer service and were very friendly. They made me feel very welcomed. The valet staff were very pleasant and helpful. The hotel is very pretty including the elevators. The room was stylish and it was cool that you could control the light and room temperature with the tv remote. The shower was wonderful with excellent water pressure. I liked that they had a lovely drape that you could use for privacy since the shower was in the room. I would definitely stay there again.
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Christine
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Everyone who worked there were so nice. Treated us like family or close friends. Forgot to pack my cellphone charger and everyday Jackie at the front desk or Jackie in the restaurant would charge my cellphone for me. Much appreciated! Our stay couldn't have been any better.
Everyone who worked there were so nice. Treated us like family or close friends. Forgot to pack my cellphone charger and everyday Jackie at the front desk or Jackie in the restaurant would charge my cellphone for me. Much appreciated! Our stay couldn't have been any better.
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Rita
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
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Jazmin
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was our hotel of choice for Valentine’s Day but we will not be returning. It says check in is 4pm but there weren’t any rooms ready at 4. The line to check in was out of the door. We had to cancel our dinner reservations because we didn’t have time after waiting for the room. I made an order to be delivered by the Leo and Cleo robots which is my favorite part of the stay. An hour went by and we had to check out so we didn’t get it. When we went down to check out the robots were just sitting there and they didn’t even put in our order.
This was our hotel of choice for Valentine’s Day but we will not be returning. It says check in is 4pm but there weren’t any rooms ready at 4. The line to check in was out of the door. We had to cancel our dinner reservations because we didn’t have time after waiting for the room. I made an order to be delivered by the Leo and Cleo robots which is my favorite part of the stay. An hour went by and we had to check out so we didn’t get it. When we went down to check out the robots were just sitting there and they didn’t even put in our order.
10
Darshan
Jan 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with a great location. The front desk staff was great and friendly specially Jackie.
Great hotel with a great location. The front desk staff was great and friendly specially Jackie.
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Erica
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
From check in Jax was Great and Lakisha is outstanding the whole staff was Amazing very clean 10/10 will be back
From check in Jax was Great and Lakisha is outstanding the whole staff was Amazing very clean 10/10 will be back
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Elizabeth
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was great and very convenient to access great dining and shopping options. We were frustrated with the view. We paid extra for a “city view” and had a view of the hotel across the street but no skyline view. Waste of our money to put towards a city view. The beds were very comfortable and the room was aesthetically pleasing, but the AC was “motion activated” and would turn off while we were away or in the middle of the night. It got up to 78 degrees at one point. We even set the thermostat to 60 degrees and the lowest it ever got was 74 even when we closed the blinds. We noticed that the thermostat would even turn off while we were in the room. The front desk was notified about the thermostat and never came to assess or resolve the situation. The TV would not turn on multiple times. We had to call the front desk to fix it. We went to the bar one night, and the drinks were not good and expensive. We didn’t finish our drinks because they didn’t taste good. Very aesthetic but not tasty.
The location was great and very convenient to access great dining and shopping options. We were frustrated with the view. We paid extra for a “city view” and had a view of the hotel across the street but no skyline view. Waste of our money to put towards a city view. The beds were very comfortable and the room was aesthetically pleasing, but the AC was “motion activated” and would turn off while we were away or in the middle of the night. It got up to 78 degrees at one point. We even set the thermostat to 60 degrees and the lowest it ever got was 74 even when we closed the blinds. We noticed that the thermostat would even turn off while we were in the room. The front desk was notified about the thermostat and never came to assess or resolve the situation. The TV would not turn on multiple times. We had to call the front desk to fix it. We went to the bar one night, and the drinks were not good and expensive. We didn’t finish our drinks because they didn’t taste good. Very aesthetic but not tasty.
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Location
Central, walkable location near the Magnificent Mile, restaurants, and Northwestern, yet often on a quiet street. Convenient for sightseeing and appointments.
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Lorna
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I loved this hotel, location was perfect for exploring Chicago sites and a great location for shopping.
I loved this hotel, location was perfect for exploring Chicago sites and a great location for shopping.
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Subrina
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Very clean and within walking distance of the magnificent mile, the river walk, great restaurants, etc.
Great place to stay. Very clean and within walking distance of the magnificent mile, the river walk, great restaurants, etc.
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Robert
Mar 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A very clean, friendly hotel in a perfect location.
A very clean, friendly hotel in a perfect location.
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Emmy
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, the hotel was clean and the staff was friendly I would recommend to stay here
Great location, the hotel was clean and the staff was friendly I would recommend to stay here
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Jennifer
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful hotel! The staff was amazing and helpful. Great location- walked everywhere! Very quiet street.
Beautiful hotel! The staff was amazing and helpful. Great location- walked everywhere! Very quiet street.
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David
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Great location, so close to so many restaurants and shops and the Magnificent Mile itself. Yet Ontario Street itself was safe and quiet at night. Would stay again!
Great location, so close to so many restaurants and shops and the Magnificent Mile itself. Yet Ontario Street itself was safe and quiet at night. Would stay again!
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Benjamin
Dec 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Nice room. Comfy bed. Cool bar.
Great location. Nice room. Comfy bed. Cool bar.
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Hadas
Jul 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is great, safe and quiet but still close to everything. Room is clean with good A/C. Parking arrangement is very convenient at a reasonable price.
The location is great, safe and quiet but still close to everything. Room is clean with good A/C. Parking arrangement is very convenient at a reasonable price.
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Tiffany
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is the best hotel I've stayed in Chicago after going to the city so many times. The design was impeccable and is very attentive to detail. Great location as well, it is near the Northwestern university and is near Magnificient Mile, so you can go pretty much everywhere from here, from shopping, dining, to visiting the lake shore.
This is the best hotel I've stayed in Chicago after going to the city so many times. The design was impeccable and is very attentive to detail. Great location as well, it is near the Northwestern university and is near Magnificient Mile, so you can go pretty much everywhere from here, from shopping, dining, to visiting the lake shore.
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Jenni
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We love staying at emc2 when we have an appointment at Northwestern Hospital. It is just around the corner and close to hospital parking, which is cheaper than valet parking. The restaurant on site, The Albert, is great, and we love getting dessert for the night here. Staff was friendly and very helpful. We love the design of the rooms. They are functional and nicely appointed.
We love staying at emc2 when we have an appointment at Northwestern Hospital. It is just around the corner and close to hospital parking, which is cheaper than valet parking. The restaurant on site, The Albert, is great, and we love getting dessert for the night here. Staff was friendly and very helpful. We love the design of the rooms. They are functional and nicely appointed.
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Dining
The Albert and breakfast receive frequent praise for quality. Some guests found drinks mediocre or overpriced and lobby coffee expensive.
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Stacey
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location of this hotel is PERFECT! It is nestled in a quiet spot less than 2 blocks from the shops, restaurants and excitement that is Michigan Ave! Millennium Station is about a mile away and walkable as well. The hotel places an emphasis on art and technology with beautiful artwork throughout. My two children loved the robots Leo and Cleo that will deliver essentials to your room such as additional towels or cups! The lobby also had a cool old-fashioned motion picture wheel that you could spin to watch a picture move. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well! A few disappointments - the lobby area is very small and tight, the room-service pizza we ordered wasn't great, and our mini fridge didn't work. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely visit again!
The location of this hotel is PERFECT! It is nestled in a quiet spot less than 2 blocks from the shops, restaurants and excitement that is Michigan Ave! Millennium Station is about a mile away and walkable as well. The hotel places an emphasis on art and technology with beautiful artwork throughout. My two children loved the robots Leo and Cleo that will deliver essentials to your room such as additional towels or cups! The lobby also had a cool old-fashioned motion picture wheel that you could spin to watch a picture move. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well! A few disappointments - the lobby area is very small and tight, the room-service pizza we ordered wasn't great, and our mini fridge didn't work. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely visit again!
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Jacqueline
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is located great within the city. The bar area was amazing and the service was great. We would definitely come back
The hotel is located great within the city. The bar area was amazing and the service was great. We would definitely come back
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Daniel
May 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Customer service was amazing and everyone was super helpful, especially Chelsea who even made a hand written list of restaurant recommendations. We kept the list for next time too. The hotel was clean and super unique. Very well done. The restaurant had great food and Patrick & Chris behind the bar were super!
Customer service was amazing and everyone was super helpful, especially Chelsea who even made a hand written list of restaurant recommendations. We kept the list for next time too. The hotel was clean and super unique. Very well done. The restaurant had great food and Patrick & Chris behind the bar were super!
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Josie
Apr 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
First time in Chicago! What a wonderful city! The Hotel EMC2 was amazing! Beginning with the welcome to the room to the delicious food at the Albert restaurant! Would highly recommend to others! Thank you Shamel, Gwen, Destiny and entire staff! !
First time in Chicago! What a wonderful city! The Hotel EMC2 was amazing! Beginning with the welcome to the room to the delicious food at the Albert restaurant! Would highly recommend to others! Thank you Shamel, Gwen, Destiny and entire staff! !
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Olga
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The property itself was amazing, however the St Albert restaurant was really bad for breakfast options and pricing. Food was below par for what was charged. I do not understand being charged $5.50 for a coffee that comes from the same complementary coffee dispenser that was just a few feet away from us and everyone staying at the hotel got for free.
The property itself was amazing, however the St Albert restaurant was really bad for breakfast options and pricing. Food was below par for what was charged. I do not understand being charged $5.50 for a coffee that comes from the same complementary coffee dispenser that was just a few feet away from us and everyone staying at the hotel got for free.
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Courtney
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time during our stay at the Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection! The staff was amazing, the rooms were clean, and the location was perfect! The on-site dining was also great! We had Elizabeth as our waitress multiple times, and she was so great! We will be back!
We had a great time during our stay at the Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection! The staff was amazing, the rooms were clean, and the location was perfect! The on-site dining was also great! We had Elizabeth as our waitress multiple times, and she was so great! We will be back!
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Hope
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable room on a quiet floor. Easy check in and check out, kind guest services, incredible breakfast food. Would stay again!
Clean, comfortable room on a quiet floor. Easy check in and check out, kind guest services, incredible breakfast food. Would stay again!
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Carlos Alexander
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Almost everything about the property was excellent. Location, cleanliness, staff, etc. All excellent. But c'mon... $6.50 for morning coffee in the lobby (12oz. cups). That's an INSANE price to pay. How does one pay $350/night to stay there and get charged $6.50 for coffee?? The mgmt. should know it's stuff like that, that'll keep me from staying there again when in the area there's like, 10 other hotels of comparable quality and amenities.
Almost everything about the property was excellent. Location, cleanliness, staff, etc. All excellent. But c'mon... $6.50 for morning coffee in the lobby (12oz. cups). That's an INSANE price to pay. How does one pay $350/night to stay there and get charged $6.50 for coffee?? The mgmt. should know it's stuff like that, that'll keep me from staying there again when in the area there's like, 10 other hotels of comparable quality and amenities.
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Elizabeth
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was great and very convenient to access great dining and shopping options. We were frustrated with the view. We paid extra for a “city view” and had a view of the hotel across the street but no skyline view. Waste of our money to put towards a city view. The beds were very comfortable and the room was aesthetically pleasing, but the AC was “motion activated” and would turn off while we were away or in the middle of the night. It got up to 78 degrees at one point. We even set the thermostat to 60 degrees and the lowest it ever got was 74 even when we closed the blinds. We noticed that the thermostat would even turn off while we were in the room. The front desk was notified about the thermostat and never came to assess or resolve the situation. The TV would not turn on multiple times. We had to call the front desk to fix it. We went to the bar one night, and the drinks were not good and expensive. We didn’t finish our drinks because they didn’t taste good. Very aesthetic but not tasty.
The location was great and very convenient to access great dining and shopping options. We were frustrated with the view. We paid extra for a “city view” and had a view of the hotel across the street but no skyline view. Waste of our money to put towards a city view. The beds were very comfortable and the room was aesthetically pleasing, but the AC was “motion activated” and would turn off while we were away or in the middle of the night. It got up to 78 degrees at one point. We even set the thermostat to 60 degrees and the lowest it ever got was 74 even when we closed the blinds. We noticed that the thermostat would even turn off while we were in the room. The front desk was notified about the thermostat and never came to assess or resolve the situation. The TV would not turn on multiple times. We had to call the front desk to fix it. We went to the bar one night, and the drinks were not good and expensive. We didn’t finish our drinks because they didn’t taste good. Very aesthetic but not tasty.
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Wen Wen
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
friendly staff, great room and amazing restaurant/bar. Elisabeth and the older gentlemen for the luggage are about and beyond my expectations. But the hotel has to make the terrace available for guests to chill since there are no pool. Thanks
friendly staff, great room and amazing restaurant/bar. Elisabeth and the older gentlemen for the luggage are about and beyond my expectations. But the hotel has to make the terrace available for guests to chill since there are no pool. Thanks
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Anna
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
On the first night the shower was cold. I went to use the phone to ring reception and the phone didn't work. Next morning I told reception and they assured me they would fix it before I returned. I returned and tried the tap and it was warm. Next morning when I showered it was freezing again.
On the first night the shower was cold. I went to use the phone to ring reception and the phone didn't work. Next morning I told reception and they assured me they would fix it before I returned. I returned and tried the tap and it was warm. Next morning when I showered it was freezing again.
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Mackenzie
Sep 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
So romantic! The hotel was clean & we enjoyed the privacy. Housekeeping cleaned room everyday
So romantic! The hotel was clean & we enjoyed the privacy. Housekeeping cleaned room everyday
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John
Sep 14, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing property!! I will definitely be staying there again.
Amazing property!! I will definitely be staying there again.
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barbara
Sep 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location! Great staff!
Great location! Great staff!
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Caitlin
Aug 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful rooms and building, decor is unique and the experience was memorable. Excellent location, could not be better if you're wanting to visit the riverwalk, navy pier, and michigan ave. The tvs were slow and only had a few channels and the Netflix was glitchy/unusable.
Beautiful rooms and building, decor is unique and the experience was memorable. Excellent location, could not be better if you're wanting to visit the riverwalk, navy pier, and michigan ave. The tvs were slow and only had a few channels and the Netflix was glitchy/unusable.
Property Policies
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From 16:00 to 23:30
Before 12:00
FAQs about Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
Is parking available at the hotel?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 43 per day. Valet parking is also offered at a fee of USD 65 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Parking height restrictions apply.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served at the hotel for a fee, approximately USD 20.00 to 40.00 per person. Breakfast hours are from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and from 7:00 AM to noon on weekends.
Does the hotel allow pets?
The hotel allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests must contact the property directly to request a pet-friendly room.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 4:00 PM, and check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?
The hotel features accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features and pool access are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Chicago, just a 3-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and a 12-minute walk from Chicago Riverwalk. It is 0.3 miles from State Street and 0.7 miles from Lake Michigan.
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-11-18: 523.1161329455566USD
- 2026-11-19: 397.34080386383056USD
- 2026-11-20: 408.11153807373046USD
- 2026-11-21: 434.58981548016357USD
- 2026-11-22: 200.27255310928345USD
- 2026-11-23: 199.58739627008057USD
- 2026-11-24: 195.61549991940308USD
- 2026-11-25: 199.14652412429808USD
- 2026-11-26: 195.33236025421144USD
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- 2026-11-29: 362.5689879970093USD
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- 2026-12-10: 258.2133250756531USD
- 2026-12-11: 382.6373683623047USD
- 2026-12-12: 351.8658291296997USD
- 2026-12-13: 214.48196082312012USD
- 2026-12-14: 217.46088733721925USD
- 2026-12-15: 220.76570248764037USD
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- 2026-12-18: 398.19173624780274USD
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- 2026-12-20: 195.33236025421144USD
- 2026-12-21: 191.64360356872558USD
- 2026-12-22: 200.27255310928345USD
- 2026-12-23: 208.5340723522339USD
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- 2026-12-27: 214.48196082312012USD
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- 2026-12-29: 241.90350431011962USD
- 2026-12-30: 251.21199924975585USD
- 2026-12-31: 429.9569084871826USD
- 2027-01-01: 282.01399329830934USD
- 2027-01-02: 353.2037324902954USD
- 2027-01-03: 203.55927561639405USD
- 2027-01-04: 200.6839396878662USD
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This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 40.00 per person
- Covered self parking fee: USD 43 per day
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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