Great location! Average hotel.
The location of this hotel could not be better. Located at the epicenter of north Michigan Ave. and all of its shopping opportunities and two to three blocks from Rush St. and its vast selection of dining, drinking and entertainment options this hotel is an excellent point form which to venture out. Children's Hospital, the Prentiss Women's Healthcare facility and the Museum of Contemporary Art are all two to three blocks away. It has easy access to either northbound or southbound Lake Shore Dr. which places you minutes from Chicago's outstanding collection of museums and galleries as well as Soldier's Field and Grant Park.
The facility itself is a bit old, but comfortable. It desperately needs two more elevators to accommodate all of the guests. AC on the 18th floor was a bit difficult to manage. It had, however, a spectacular view of the lake.
The quality and the selection offered at the complimentary breakfast was decent. The serving area is cramped and needs to be expanded.
On a positive note the valet parking provided a very speedy delivery of the vehicle each time it was retrieved.
Although there are much nicer Marriott properties available in the downtown area based on the location and the surrounding amenities I would stay here again.