The Buckingham Hotel Chicago
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The Buckingham Hotel Review
Offering aerobics and spa therapy, the 3-star Buckingham Hotel Chicago lies in the very heart of Chicago Loop with eclectic eateries, shops, theaters and parks, at 750 metres of Skydeck Chicago. Set within close distance of the super - tall skyscraper "Willis Tower", this Chicago hotel has an indoor pool and also includes a steam room, an indoor pool and locker rooms.
The boutique style Buckingham offers a continental breakfast served every day in the restaurant. There is a lounge bar onsite. Saucy Porka treats guests with Asian dishes and lies about 5 minutes' walk away.
The Rookery Building is located within 6 minutes' walk of the property, and such natural sites as Grant Skateboard Park are a 5-minute ride away. The half - mile - long Navy Pier is within a 10-minute drive of the Buckingham Chicago, while Midway International airport is 20 km from it.
Cultural experience in the area feature The Art Institute of Chicago, situated a 5-minute ride from the accommodation.
The allergy-free units are equipped with a safe and smoke detectors to keep you safe. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels together with a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment are provided. The rooms are decorated with spacious items and some of them have a coffee maker and a fridge. Providing a Jacuzzi and a shower/bath combination, the bathrooms also have a hairdryer and free toiletries. Enjoy views of the lake, while staying at the hotel.
The Buckingham Hotel is at 700 metres from Union Station Transit Center bus station, and the public Cloud Gate Sculpture is nearly 5 minutes away by car.
The Buckingham will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness suite available on site. There is a 24/7 business centre available for corporate travellers.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Gorgeous trendy boutique hotel with restaurants and bars.
- Located in a central area with a park and a lake throughout.
- A 10-minute walk from Chicago town centre.
- Most well-appointed rooms come with a spacious bathroom and a fridge.
- Menu offers basic Italian fare.
- Carbonated beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service and excellent facilities.
- Good value compared to other Chicago properties.
- Rare complaints about uncomfortable beds from past guests.
- Somewhat dark bathrooms in a few units.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- iPad
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Dining facilities
- Snack bar
Services
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Squash
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- The Chicago Theatre 1.38 km (4528 ft)
- Skydeck Chicago 700 m (2297 ft)
- Cloud Gate 1.48 km (4856 ft)
- The Field Museum 2.19 km (1.36 mi.)
- Shedd Aquarium 2.53 km (1.57 mi.)
- 360 Chicago Observation Deck 2.64 km (1.64 mi.)
- Millennium Park 1.47 km (4823 ft)