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The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)

5.0 of 5
160 E Pearson St at Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL 60611-2124 (Gold Coast)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Southeast Michigan
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The centralized location of the Ritz in Chicago is only the beginning of its appeal. This hotel is only 2 blocks from the Navy Pier, right off the lake, and a block off the Magnificent Mile. Now let's go inside. Beautiful, traditional décor and absolutely wonderful staff. We were greeted by Scott at the front desk and he was great,... More

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Laguna beach-Sarasota
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Unlike many hotels in this town it provides, high class service and attention to detail. Lovely suite upgrade thru Four Seasons overlooking water tower, Contemp museum. Nice but crowded gym in mornings. Excellent casual ding choices....refreshing in a 5 star.

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
16 June 2013

Dear Zforall, I am happy to hear your time spent at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Chicago for your conference was made comfortable by our trusted staff and service and that you enjoyed your suite with a view. I hope that while you were here on business you were able to get out and enjoy what the city has to offer as... More

South Orange, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I stayed at the hotel overnight with my two granddaughter (ages 5 and 3) as their parents worked hard setting up their new house in the suburbs. From the moment we entered the hotel until the time we left, the girls were showered with treats- beginning with stuffed animals from a welcome wagon, to delectable treats on entering our room,... More

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Jill C It is wonderful to hear you and your grandchildren enjoyed your time together and that our children’s amenities wowed them. Family stays are important to us and we take pleasure in creating those childhood memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for joining us for your night away in the city and I hope the new... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Very luxurious and excellent service. The concierges went out of their way to help make our trip successful, providing excellent advice and accurate information. The lobby has a great fountain, lovely lounges for meeting friends for coffee or a drink, and the twelfth floor terrace for drinks has great views. A good location for sightseeing, next to a stop on... More

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear pampam2010, Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us on Trip Advisor! It is fantastic to hear our concierge service assisted in making the best out of your time in Chicago; they will be delighted by this feedback. It sounds like you were able to enjoy some time on THE dec patio as well, that is great! Being... More

Atlanta, Georgia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Always a great experience. Everything about this facility says quality. Excellent, friendly service and terrific value. I always enjoy having a drink in the expansive and beautifully appointed lobby. My favorite place to stay.

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Bruce W, Thank you for choosing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel as your home away in Chicago. We sincerely appreciate the feedback and it is a delight to hear our staff continually meets your service expectations. I hope you were able to enjoy one of the new inventive dec cocktails on the outdoor patio this time around! Thank you for sharing... More

Bucks County, PA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Had a great stay. First non-winter trip to Chicago. Concierges hooked us up with awesome tix for Book of Mormon. Also reserved tables for dinners and even told restaurants about special food requests. Used Chowhounds and Tripadvisor for restaurant choices. They also booked us on an architectural cruise which was fun and enlightening.

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
12 June 2013

Dear xsiviosh, Thank you for your Trip Advisor Review. I am happy to hear you were able to enjoy some Chicago summer! It is a great season for city attractions and the architecture tour is a favorite! It sounds like your trip filled out nicely with a good balance of entertainment and dining. Thank you for choosing to stay with... More

Lexington, Kentucky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

My husband and I just stayed here for our anniversary over a weekend. There were a few issues with our stay but we will definitely stay here again due to 3 things. First of all the location was perfect-shopping, dining, museums, lake...etc. I cannot imagine staying anywhere else based on this alone. Secondly, the room was beautiful and of course... More

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virginia
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68 reviews 68 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

My family of 3 (son age 11) stayed at this property over the long Memorial Day weekend. Great location for shopping, restaurants, taxi always available, L stop on the red line a five minute walk or bus stop to museums right in front. Service was impeccable: from efficient and friendly check in and check out at front desk, concierge recommendations,... More

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
12 June 2013

Dear Kathy1966 Thank you for choosing The Ritz-Carlton Hotel for your Memorial Day Weekend Family get-a-way in Chicago. I am delighted to hear every part of your stay was to your liking from hotel location to service. Your kind review and words will be shared with all staff. Thank you for taking time to share your experience with us and... More

Denver, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I would find it hard to beat the location of this hotel to downtown Chicago (Michigan Ave, Water Tower area), this hotel is actually connected to the Water Tower, which makes it convenient for a variety of reasons. The staff is very accommodating and friendly, as you would expect in any Four Seasons. Also used the concierge and found their... More

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TomSegesta, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel), responded to this review
9 June 2013

Dear natedawg4040, Thank you for taking time to give us this feedback on your recent stay. I am sorry to hear about the inconvenience of a room move due to the air and please know the respective department is promptly looking into this issue. It is great to hear the hotel location is favorable for you and that you received... More

Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I had to stay at Ritz during a conference I was attending. I arranged my trip a little bit late so all the conference hotels were taken (which had better prices). The annual meeting brings in about 30K people from around the world, so housing is a challenge during that time. This was my first visit to Ritz. This was... More

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What travellers say

  • Room service(26)
  • Great location(22)
  • Very nice(15)
  • Navy pier(10)
  • Michigan avenue(6)
  • Lake view(5)
  • Water Tower place(4)
  • John Hancock(3)
  • Good location(3)

Additional Information about The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)

Address: 160 E Pearson St at Water Tower Place, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > Gold Coast
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Business Hotels in Chicago
#8 Luxury Hotels in Chicago
#10 Family Hotels in Chicago
#22 Romantic Hotels in Chicago
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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