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Omni Ambassador East in Chicago, Illinois |
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Omni Ambassador East
1301 N State Pkwy
Chicago, Illinois 60610
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| Historic Gold Coast hotel near Magnificent Mile
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Omni Ambassador East Amenities
This historic hotel, five blocks from the Magnificent Mile, has a business center with copiers, fax machines, international newspapers, and high-speed Internet access. A 17th-floor fitness center has free weights, seven cardio machines, a four-station Universal gym, TV, CD player, complimentary water, fresh fruit, and a sunroom. Complimentary transportation within two miles of the hotel is available weekdays from morning to mid-afternoon (reservations required). Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. The Omni Kids program provides an activity kit for children. Guests also can exercise in their rooms with a Get Fit Kit containing a floor mat, two dumbbells, and elastic bands, available from the front desk. . Valet parking only:
$36 per 24-hour period. Garage with in/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.
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Recreation
The hotel has a fitness room on the 17th floor with free weights, seven cardio machines, and four-station Universal gym. The room has a TV, CD player, complimentary water, and fresh fruit. Lake Michigan’s 35-mile-long path for running, walking, bicycling, or in-line skating is two blocks from the hotel. Jogging and walking maps are available in hotel guestrooms, and bikes, in-line skates, and recreational equipment can be rented at several beachfront locations. In summer, Oak Street Beach and North Avenue Beach, both a half-mile from the hotel, are open for swimming. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: This hotel opened in 1926 and became instantly popular with Hollywood celebrities of the time. Three-quarters of a century later, it still attracts distinguished guests and sophisticated travelers who appreciate its reputation for service and Gold Coast location.
Amenity highlights:The 17th-floor complimentary fitness center is stocked with towels and fresh fruit. Equipment includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bicycles, and free weights. A cheerful sunroom houses the multi-station strength-training machine.
Insider tip:The hotel is on a quiet residential street, but one of the city’s liveliest bar and nightclub scenes is two blocks away, on nearby Rush, State, and Division streets.
Pump Room - French-inspired cuisine, notable wine list, specialty martinis. U-shaped bar, live music on weekends. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday brunch.
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Omni Ambassador East Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Omni Ambassador East
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Overall: 3.98 |
Service
4.23 |
Condition
3.79 |
Cleanliness
3.88 |
Comfort
3.93 |
Recommend
86.05 % |
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| A Bit Disappointing |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was expecting more. The service was excellent, but, the TV didn't work when we arrived (but fixed when we called)...the room was home to a number of sizeable spiders. The food in the restaurant was nothing special and the dress code was not enforced, we dressed as suggested and were surrounded by jeans, shorts and flip flops. That took the restaurant rating down a couple of notches in our estimation. The service in the restaurant was poor, but the service in the hotel was excellent. Might stay there again, but chances are we'd choose another hotel next time.
Reviewed by traveler from Vail, CO on September 8, 2006 |
| A Trip in Time |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Classic elegance in Chicago's most refined neighborhood. A quiet respite just minutes away from the hum of the city, and the sense of history where so many famous celebrities held court in the mid-20th century. Well worth visiting as a change of pace from the more conventional high rises.
Reviewed by traveler from Barrington, IL on September 6, 2006 |
| nice hotel |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| not impressed with the service, very nice restaurant.
Reviewed by traveler on August 30, 2006 |
| Excellent location and quick response to problems |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We reserved two rooms: one with a king bed, and one with two double bedss. The room with the king was fine. The room with the double beds had a very foul oder. The hotel quickly sent up a housekeeping staff who attempted to spray the room, which we knew would not help. We insisted that the hotel provide us with another room, and they promptly put us in a VERY nice substitute room without any oder. The consierge service was VERY helpful about assisting us with reservations for local restaurants.
Reviewed by traveler from Minneapolis, MN on August 27, 2006 |
| Not too shabby |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great location, right near the beach and in a clean, safe area. The rooms were not quite as nice as I'd expect for a four-star hotel - a touch more worn than most. The service was excellent and very friendly. Great bath products, too - all Aveda.
Reviewed by traveler from Santa Barbara, CA on August 23, 2006 |
| Great place to stay. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I will definitely stay here again whenever I am in Chicago. Centrally located, nice, classy.
Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles, CA on August 22, 2006 |
| Understated Elegance |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We spent three nights at the Ambassador East and were most impressed by the service, the appearance of the room, the jazz group in the bar area once evening. The bathroom was a bit small, but adequate, the king bed was extremely comfortable. The only slightly false note was an inadequate breakfast the morning of our checkout day: we were the only ones in the Pump Room but somehow my french toast was cold. (Maybe it was supposed to be?) The hotel is within walking distance of a great deal, but is located in a quiet, residential area (the Gold Coast) just two blocks from Lake Michigan. Happened to rent "North by Northwest" after the trip, and saw Cary Grant in the same lobby we'd been in just a few days before. Would definitely return.
Reviewed by traveler from Flint, Michigan on August 22, 2006 |
| Dirty Sheets |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| When we went up to the room that evening after checking in earlier in the day we saw housekeeping had been there for turn-down service. I moved the pillow and noticed the sheets were dirty or stained. The marks on the sheets were quite obvious as even my 12 year old winced. I went to the front desk and let them know.Soon a man knocked on the room door, handed me a set of sheets and walked away. But even more exasperating was our inablity to use the tv. It had been a long day. I wanted to read and my son wanted to watch a Cubs game. The televison tube hummed and rang so loudly that it was intolerable. The Pump Room (the restaurant) is something right out a movie and the neighborhood is quite charming.
Reviewed by traveler from Columbus, OH on August 9, 2006 |
| Classy and fun area for the $$ |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Ambassador East provides good value for the money. It is located in a nice area and close to good restaurants and fun attractions. The red line is even within a few blocks. The rooms are a bit small but tasteful. That aspect is made up for by the extremely accomodating and friendly staff. They anticipate your needs and take care of them the "Chicago way." I would definitely stay again!
Reviewed by traveler on August 3, 2006 |
| Not worth the price |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| This hotel was not worth the price that they charge to stay there. The rooms are tiny and not very comfortable. The housekeeping staff began knocking at my door at 7 a.m. and did so every 15 minutes after that, and checkout wasn't until Noon!
Reviewed by traveler from Denver on August 2, 2006 |
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