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The Raphael Chicago in Chicago, Illinois |
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The Raphael Chicago
201 E Delaware Pl
Chicago, Illinois 60611
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| Small European-style hotel near John Hancock Center
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
The Raphael Chicago Amenities
Guests of this 17-story hotel are invited to use the small cardio fitness room with sauna at The Tremont, 2.5 blocks away. Massage treatments are also offered for a fee. The Raphael offers concierge services through the front desk and nightly turndown service. Valet parking only:
$38 per 24-hour period. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.
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Recreation
The Raphael’s companion property, The Tremont (2.5 blocks away), offers a small cardio fitness room with sauna and massage treatments. The Raphael is 2 blocks from a lakeside path used for running, biking, and in-line skating. The Marovitz public golf course along Lake Michigan is 4.5 miles from the hotel. 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: “Shopaholics” and sightseers looking to avoid the Michigan Avenue chain hotels are drawn to this small, red-brick hotel built in the 1920s as a dormitory for nurses. A red canopy hangs over the entrance, which leads to a small, high-ceilinged lobby with wood beams, a wrought-iron chandelier, large arched windows, lots of natural light, upholstered furniture, and tables topped with fresh flowers. Amenity highlights: Guests of the 17-story Raphael can walk 2.5 blocks to its companion property, the Tremont, for massage treatments and use of a small fitness room with a stair climber, exercise bike, treadmill, and sauna. The Raphael’s front desk staff can book restaurant tables for guests, or point the way to local shops and attractions.
For a fee, guests of the hotel enjoy a daily Continental breakfast consisting of coffee, juice, Danish pastries, and fresh fruit. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area. Nearby restaurants:
Mike Ditka’s
Nanjing
Gibson’s Steakhouse
Pizzeria Uno
Tavern on Rush
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The Raphael Chicago Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for The Raphael Chicago
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Overall: 2.00 |
Service
2.56 |
Condition
1.67 |
Cleanliness
1.89 |
Comfort
1.78 |
Recommend
22.22 % |
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| Definitely not a four star hotel |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Older hotel with definite signs of wear and tear. Room was decent and located in the heart of the shopping district a block from the John Hancock building. Elevators were very slow and very small. Appears to be undergoing a major (long overdue) renovation.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, IL on January 9, 2006 |
| Not worth it |
Overall: 1 |
Service
2 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| While the location is convenient if you're looking in the area, that's about all this place has going for it. We had a terrible experience. We were given a DIRTY room - completely unmade with dirty towels on the floor. The replacement room was even worse - the tv was on and there were beer cans everywhere. The third time around, they sent security up with us to check on the room. This room, while made, was not particularly clean - little hairs in the bathtub, stained sheets, no washcloths, broken blinds, and so on - but it had been made and we took it. Not a charming place at all. The next morning before we left, the lone elevator was out of service. We were on the 15th floor. We took the service elevator down, hidden in a utility room, only because I had happened to go downstairs earlier using the stairwell. Service wasn't much to speak of either, but it's the least of my complaints. A ridiculous experience. Spend a few extra dollars elsewhere, it's worth it.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco, CA on January 3, 2006 |
| In poor condition |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Though The Raphael is in an outstanding location, the hotel has not been well kept. The lobby looked quite nice, and the service was decent, but our arrival in the room was very disappointing. The carpet was stained, the ceiling was peeling, the bed spread had cigarette burns, and the bathroom was similarly unpleasant. The furniture had not been updated in at least 3 decades, and showed it's age. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.
Reviewed by traveler from Madison, WI on November 2, 2005 |
| Will not go back... |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Poor service, lack of maintainence and basic functions in room. No real food service in entire hotel. Poor value for price...
Reviewed by traveler from Wayne, NJ on November 2, 2005 |
| Not Impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
4 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Need improvements in the conditions and maintenance of the hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from Miami on November 2, 2005 |
| Cheap, quiet, good location - but I wouldn't go back |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| This was the cheapest hotel my partner and I could find on a recent trip to Chicago. It's in a superb location - a block from Michigan Ave. - and our room was quiet. However, the bed was really uncomfortable - it must have been ancient, because we could feel every spring popping into our backs. Also, the enamel on the tub was peeling, and one of the hand towels seemed a little dirty. Overall, it was fine for a one-night stay, but next time I'll gladly pay $50 more for a comfortable mattress.
Reviewed by traveler from Madison, WI on November 1, 2005 |
| Not worth the low price range! |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Hotel appeared nice at check in. Staff was average. Upon entering the room, I almost fell over. The carpet was stained, there were stains on the ceiling and who knows what that was. The towels were dirty and smelled. There was no dresser. The soap and lotion that they had in the room were used and dirty. Elevators were slow. I was glad that I only had to sleep there for 5 hours! One positive note: the valet was very friendly!
Reviewed by traveler from Ann Arbor, MI on October 20, 2005 |
| Couldn't pay me to stay there |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Some of the "lowlights" (versus highlights): * Carpet had holes * Paint on ceiling was chipped * Wallpaper - I could put my hand between it and the wall * No ice machine * Window blinds were over half broken off, window had no screen. * The only food service was toast in the lobby for $6.25
Reviewed by traveler from Detroit on October 10, 2005 |
| Convenient but not pretty |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Great location but in serious need of an update, especially the bathroom.
Reviewed by traveler on September 29, 2005 |
| Great Location |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Location, Location, Location. Small lobby, missing furniture, mismatched linens, thread bare carpet. Location, location, location.
Reviewed by traveler from Wilkes Barre, PA on July 20, 2005 |
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