Hotel Burnham

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Address: 1 W. Washington St.
Neighborhood: The Loop
City: Chicago
Phone: 312-782-1111
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This century-old National Historic Landmark is home to the extravagant boutique, Hotel Burnham, located in The Loop across from Marshall Field’s. Architectural aficionados will love this hotel with its stunning steel and glass edifice and restored original features that are obvious throughout themore interior. Antique mahogany doors and window frames, white marble wainscoting, cast iron elevators, and lucid glass doors with painted room numbers are a few of the original elements that recall the hotel’s storied past. 103 glamorous rooms and 19 suites are swathed in rich hues of gold and indigo with impressive bay views boasting magnificent city views. Units feature sumptuous sateen bedspreads, opulent blue velvet headboards, chaise lounges, and mahogany writing desks.

Tags: architecture | moderate | trendy | great value
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#4 of 12 hotels in Chicago

The Burnham has the best doormen in the city!  They are so friendly and hail cabs for anyone!  The Atwood Cafe is very busy, especially for lunch - you WILL need a reservation.  The food is actually not all that fantastic, just decent.  The... more

Reviewed by: Kelli M. - 07/31/2005

"Well worth a try."

Definitely the best service at any hotel in Chicago so far. Tracy at the front desk is a gem - and fixed any problem caused by others - but every employee is concerned with your stay - right down to the guy that changes the air filters. (No... more

Reviewed by: TN_Paul

Whenever my folks come up to Chicago to visit my sister and brother-in-law they always choose to stay at this hotel, which, in my mind, radiates 5 stars from every nook cranny :) I love how the modern and chic interior design is intertwined with its... more

Reviewed by: Dianna S. - 05/13/2009

"Cramped Quarters"

Staff at this hotel were very friendly and willing to help. Very small, boutique hotel, with the smallest guest rooms you will ever encounter. I would compare their size to extreme budget rooms in Paris. Some would call the decor eclectic, others... more

Reviewed by: a traveler - 11/01/2006

Architecture defines the "boutique hotel" experience.Staff extremely friendly and accomodating.  I left some items in my room, and hotel staff went out of their way to find these items and ship them to me.  All the while, they kept me updated by... more

Reviewed by: Adam W. - 10/17/2007

"service was great!"

the service was great when i was there in april. X was really nice and helped me with my bags and with other information i asked him about chicago!

Reviewed by: a traveler - 11/15/2006

Two things really stand out at Burnham: its location and its ambiance.The hotel is located at State and Washington, and the view down State Street from our corner room on the 12th floor was awesome! During the Christmas season, the hotel is right... more

Reviewed by: William K. - 11/26/2007

"Noisy Construction Mars a great hotel"

Construction is happening across the street from the hotel, ALL NIGHT LONG - including weekends. The hotel is just as good as all the

Stayed here a few nights in the Spring of 2007, very enjoyable.  Beautiful lobby, friendly staff, unusual 1920's-office-building decor (nicely renovated).  Only complaint: noise from construction across the street, but that's certainly not their... more

Reviewed by: Eric H. - 04/12/2008

"Loved It!"

My wife and I spent a few days at The Burnham to celebrate our anniversary and it was the perfect spot. We booked a small suite, and while the room was fairly small it was well appointed and the view was great. From one window we looked up State... more

Reviewed by: Fodors Expert - 01/29/2007
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