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Sax Chicago - A Thompson Hotel

4.0 of 5
333 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654 (Formerly House of Blues Hotel)
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Ranked #59 of 166 hotels in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 405 Reviews
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  • Very nice(11)
  • Crimson Lounge(9)
  • Right next(7)
  • Room service(4)
  • Few blocks(3)
  • Big Plus(3)
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lodge80
West Union, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012 NEW

We take 3-4 weekend trips per year into the city, this was our first visit to the Sax Hotel. The room had a great view, top floor overlooking river and Marina City. Location great, Harry Caray's directly north, 5 min walk to Michigan Ave, House of Blues outside front door. Room was spacious and clean, bathroom huge. Love the floor... More

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cmh1986
Mansfield, Ohio
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

Hotel Sax is in a great location--downtown right next to the House of Blues! Easy to get a taxi and just a short walk to Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park. Staff is very friendly and check-in was an EASY process. They even let us check-in a few hours early. The rooms look exactly like they do on the website. Big... More

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ITA_And_RE_a
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Top Contributor
189 reviews
34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

great location, great service, room towels left on chairs, empty coffee cups after cleaning staff finished. Terrific bell service, friendly. GREAT SIZE for room and bathroom. loved the refillable (eco friendly) shampoo, etc... a few stains on new carpet, chairs and furniture a little scuffed and nicked. Will stay again More

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Tim Hecke, Manager at Sax Chicago - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
15 February 2012

Dear ITA_And_RE_a, Thank you for your review of Sax Chicago. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Earth-friendly bath products, generous room size, and welcoming staff. It sounds like we fell short in a couple of areas and I will be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate members of management. By the way, a huge... More

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River Forest, IL
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

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hogdog3
Lake Bluff, Illinois
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
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We liked this hotel. Great location. Within walking distance to some of the most popular bars, restaurants, music venues in the city. Ok, I'll be honest..the decor was funky, but in a fun, weird way. The lobby, if that's what you call it, is not your traditional Grandiose welcoming entry, but hey, who really needs that? The room was good.... More

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sumi9
Bartlett, Illinois
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Let me start out by saying I loved the Sax the moment we walked in. The decor is amazing. Upon entering, we asked if an upgrade was available and the lovely girl at the desk upgraded us to a king room. Holy beautiful. From the snakeskin chair to the red light in the bathroom (we couldnt stop singing 'roxanne' by... More

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Tim Hecke, Manager at Sax Chicago - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012

Dear sumi9, Thank you for writing such a great, fun review! We are so happy to hear that you found Sax Chicago offered the perfect location and atmosphere for your getaway. We hope to see you again very soon…and feel free to sing “Roxanne” as much as you’d like. We don’t mind a bit. More

WalktheCIty
Leland, Michigan
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed at the Hotel Sax a few times and each time I have gotten a great rate on a good room. The beds are comfortable, the sheets are nice, and the room is clean and comfortable. The staff is pleasant and accommodating. The room service was prompt and the breakfast was average. Free coffee in the lobby in... More

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Tim Hecke, Manager at Sax Chicago - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012

Dear WalktheCity, Thank you for writing a review about your experiences at Sax Chicago! We are very pleased to read that you have enjoyed your many stays with us. Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers were recently introduced as part of our ongoing effort to be more environmentally friendly. Your feedback regarding this change is important to us and I... More

Snorkler408
San Jose, California
Reviewer
5 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Background: Hubby had a business trip, so I tagged along. Lived in downtown Chicago for 3 years, so needless to say we were excited to be back! Pros: - Great location - next to the "corn cobs", House of Blues, downtown and the river - Ambiance - sexy decor, don't know how else to describe it. Take a look at... More

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Tim Hecke, Manager at Sax Chicago - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
1 February 2012

Dear Snorkler408, Thank you for your review of Sax Chicago. It is a pleasure to read that you and your husband enjoyed our dedicated staff and unique décor. We are very proud of our In-Room Dining team and we will be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their assistance. Please accept my apology for the honor bar... More

Lisa8610
Darien, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I attended a conference at the Sax last week and spent Friday night at the hotel. The decor and atmosphere was fun and contemporay. The staff was outstanding and very accommodating. Fabian and a young lady from housekeeping were very personable and made our stay there special. We like to have stay vacation in the city and will choose the... More

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Tim Hecke, Manager at Sax Chicago - A Thompson Hotel, responded to this review
1 February 2012

Dear Lisa8610, Thank you for taking a few moments to review Sax Chicago! I am sorry to hear that you had a bit of a plumbing problem during your stay. Our Engineering team is taking a look at your room to ensure everything is back to 100%. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Thank you, too, for... More

starrynite2929
Saint Louis, Missouri
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Fantastic stay at the Sax. Beautifully hip hotel that isn't too stuffy just the right about of style to set it apart from other modern hotels in downtown chicago. You cannot beat the location nor the amenities. We received complimentary passes to the lounge downstairs which I later found out was one of the "hot clubs". It was fun none... More

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