Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
A convenient base near Cermak-McCormick Place subway station offering skyline views and sizable rooms.
The verdict
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Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place provides sizable modern rooms and comfortable king beds close to Soldier Field and public transit. Guests appreciate the vantage point views of the city skyline, efficient staff, and delicious continental breakfast buffet. However, travelers report long elevator waits at peak hours and exterior noise from nearby nightclubs and a fire station. 61710
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently highlight the comfortable king beds and quality linens that make for great sleep. 185
- The complimentary continental breakfast buffet earns praise for its wide selection and accommodating staff. 17
- Guests value the location for its close proximity to Soldier Field, Michigan Avenue, and the Cermak-McCormick Place subway station. 17126
- Rooms provide sizable accommodations with modern design, good shower water pressure, and views of the city skyline. 5
The catch
Who it's for
- — McCormick Place event attendees
- — Sports fans visiting Soldier Field
- — Travelers seeking easy transit access
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by nightclub or fire station noise
- — Guests in a hurry during peak elevator times
Seen on camera
14 moments · 3 videos · Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place
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“the location and the friendliness here could be a really great option for travelers coming here”
youtube.com0:22“the bathroom very straight simple bathroom toilet sink plenty of counter space to put your stuff on there the shower had…”
youtube.com0:38“there's only three elevators so getting an elevator go up or down when it's breakfast time or check-in checkout time tha…”
youtube.com2:23“I was happy with the prices I thought I actually got a good deal when I booked it”
youtube.com5:01“Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast to fuel their adventures and staying connected is effortless with complimentary h…”
youtube.com1:18“So, ultimately the fire station didn't bother me at all. We did ask for a room on the other side, but on the other side,…”
youtube.com0:33“People were friendly. It's a very good location, and you get free breakfast included.”
youtube.com7:20“now we are staying in a king room and we have a king bed which was actually quite comfortable we all slept very well in…”
youtube.com0:26“the room itself was nice and something Johnson will make sure I mention to you is there is a full-length mirror here so…”
youtube.com0:56“but I think the best thing about coming here actually is the service because we're talking from the people at the valet…”
youtube.com1:30“prices in downtown will fluctuate when you come but it's weekends weekdays festivals going on but honestly I was very ha…”
youtube.com5:06“I was very happy coming here with a price we paid I would stay here again because the people were fantastic”
youtube.com5:12“I'll also say it's very convenient to everything. We didn't take the metro, but you could Uber to almost everything. You…”
youtube.com6:12“The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to recommend a signature drink or even craft a customized bevera…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94- “the bathroom very straight simple bathroom toilet sink plenty of counter space to put your stuff on there the shower had good water pressure so you have that” 50:38
- “Lovely views from the impressive room, very courteous employees. It had adequate facilities in the bathroom: a hairdryer and towels.” 12
Food
90Location
92Noise
89- “Yes, Hilton on E. Delaware is nice and quiet and some rooms have views of the lake.” 7
- “So, ultimately the fire station didn't bother me at all. We did ask for a room on the other side, but on the other side, if you're in the back of the building, there is a disco or some nightclubs and it does get quite loud at night.” 100:33
Room
92Service
90- “The fast food restaurant was nice, perfect service.” 12
- “but I think the best thing about coming here actually is the service because we're talking from the people at the valet to the front desk staff to the lady who runs breakfast oh my God she is so sweet and nice I gotta be honest this could be the friendliest affordable hotel in the loop okay in Chicago and downtown Chicago everyone has been fantastic that has been our experience” 51:30
Bed & Sleep
90Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Chicago it sits 4 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 655 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 73 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Lovely views from the impressive room, very courteous employees.” 12
- “Room gave a nice vantage point of the city skyline and the ballpark.” 6
- “everything was so good, but we stayed for 1 night only. liked the nice quite king room with a modern design.” 12
- “The view from my room was magnificent.” 12
- “All in all, it was comfortable base for traveling to Chicago. Our room had an exceptionally comfortable bed and a beautiful view.” 12
- “Huge suite and lovely bed.” 12
- “The rooms are a bit dated and the lobby can be loud and a bit annoying if you're just trying to get to your room quickly.” 7
- “Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and modern decor.” 18
- “Kick back and relax in your comfortable guest room or suite at Hilton Garden Inn.” 8
- “Loved the buffet breakfast there.” 12
- “The fast food restaurant was nice, perfect service.” 12
- “And I would rather have a desk than a kitchen table to work at (mainly the desk chair). Also, the breakfast is at the Webber Gill and is nice (if you get that comped)” 7
- “The breakfast was amazing with lots of options and the room was quite.” 12
- “Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast to fuel their adventures and staying connected is effortless with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the property.” On camera191:18
- “Loved my very pleasant stay because of the great customer service. They offered good choice of options for continental breakfast.” 12
- “People were friendly. It's a very good location, and you get free breakfast included.” On camera107:20
- “I stayed at the Embassy Suites last fall. I would not recommend it. The rooms were pretty outdated, the breakfast was hardly edible and the reception drinks were so bad I didn't even use the two other tickets some other guests handed off to me.” 7
- “The continental breakfast had lots of choices.” 12
- “Breakfast is definitely better as they have a cook on duty for omelets to order.” 7
- “I just stayed at the Embassy Suites early May. Breakfast is definitely better as they have a cook on duty for omelets to order.” 7
- “the room itself was nice and something Johnson will make sure I mention to you is there is a full-length mirror here so you can make sure you look fantastic when you head out to a theater production or you're going to the Walnut Room for dinner or lunch or whatever you can look good” On camera50:56
- “The continental breakfast had plenty of delicacies and was delicious.” 12
- “Hotel is incredibly beautiful, with excellant breakfast, and location is convenient near to restaurants, downtown.” 12
- “The rooms were pretty outdated, the breakfast was hardly edible and the reception drinks were so bad I didn't even use the two other tickets some other guests handed off to me.” 7
- “Exceptionally comfortable hotel, great breakfast, reasonable value.” 12
- “I was happy with the prices I thought I actually got a good deal when I booked it” On camera55:01
- “Exceptionally comfortable hotel, great breakfast, reasonable value.” 12
- “prices in downtown will fluctuate when you come but it's weekends weekdays festivals going on but honestly I was very happy coming here with a price we paid” On camera55:06
- “I was very happy coming here with a price we paid I would stay here again because the people were fantastic” On camera55:12
- “Michigan Avenue address at an honest price - the 1.2-mile commute to McCormick is a 10-minute rideshare or a short Green Line ride from Roosevelt.” 11
- “the location and the friendliness here could be a really great option for travelers coming here” On camera50:22
- “Ideally located in McCormick Square, this contemporary hotel forms part of Hilton's first ever tri-branded hotel, featuring Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites.” 8
- “Best possible location to a lakefront park.” 12
- “I've stayed at the Embassy a lot; great location!” 7
- “Our brand new hotel offers an unbeatable location, directly connected to McCormick Place via an indoor sky bridge and adjacent to the all-new Wintrust Arena.” 8
- “I'll also say it's very convenient to everything. We didn't take the metro, but you could Uber to almost everything. You can walk to a lot of places.” On camera106:12
- “I've stayed at the Embassy a lot; great location! London House is my favorite though.” 7
- “I loved Homewood suites when I stayed in Fulton Market. Great location, nice snacks, super clean/updated, and Ceiling fan.” 7
- “Great location, close proximity to Soldier Field and Michigan Avenue.” 17
- “Hotel is incredibly beautiful, with excellant breakfast, and location is convenient near to restaurants, downtown.” 12
- “The HGI downtown/Mag mile is great and very walkable- I stay there quite a bit.” 7
- “The Chicago hotel shares an unbeatable location within 5 minutes' walk of Cermak-McCormick Place metro station and around 10 minutes' drive from the - art Shedd Indoor Aquarium.” 6
- “I've stayed at that Embassy Suites many times. Great location.” 7
- “Truly beautiful hotel, situated very close to cermak-mccormick place subway station.” 12
- “People were friendly. It's a very good location, and you get free breakfast included.” On camera107:20
- “staff were HELPFULL, pleasant location.” 12
- “Yes, Hilton on E. Delaware is nice and quiet and some rooms have views of the lake.” 7
- “So, ultimately the fire station didn't bother me at all. We did ask for a room on the other side, but on the other side, if you're in the back of the building, there is a disco or some nightclubs and it does get quite loud at night.” On camera100:33
- “Staff was super very amiable.” 12
- “The Embassy is good and does have a nice breakfast and reception.” 7
- “there's only three elevators so getting an elevator go up or down when it's breakfast time or check-in checkout time that can be a little bit of a weight but the others do go quickly but it is one of those things just know that if you're saying hey we want to be down at 10 don't think you could walk out at 9 59 and get an elevator right away it might take a couple minutes okay but nothing too bad” On camera52:23
- “Bedding includes comfortable mattresses and good quality linens.” 18
- “The staff were ready to help with any inquires and was supportive!” 12
- “The room was nice though and the night time front desk crew was very nice and helpful” 17
- “Rooms were clean and service was good.” 17
- “I did the mobile check in and when I got there, the room I selected wasn't ready and it was well after check in time. How are the room options listed, if they're not available? I had to still go to the front desk to check into the room. LITERALLY DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF MOBILE CHECK IN, but very on par for a Hampton Inn.” 17
- “Loved my very pleasant stay because of the great customer service.” 12
- “"A sky bridge links this hotel directly to McCormick Place. Rooftop breakfast tables overlook the city, while the lobby features outdoor fire pits. Best for convention attendees, less so for anyone needing reliable front desk service."” 6
- “Inclusive breakfast, nice service.” 12
- “Lovely breakfast buffet (the breakfast lady Chen was the highlight of my stay - helpful, kind and accommodating re: allergies or special dietary requests).” 17
- “Great spacious rooms with friendly and helpful cleaning staff.” 17
- “The staff members were all informative and helpful.” 12
- “Very welcoming staff, great hotel, immaculate room.” 12
- “The hotel was simple, the room was great and I liked superbly friendly staff.” 12
- “The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to recommend a signature drink or even craft a customized beverage tailored specifically to your taste.” On camera190:40
- “Lovely views from the impressive room, very courteous employees.” 12
- “staff were HELPFULL, pleasant location.” 12
- “but I think the best thing about coming here actually is the service because we're talking from the people at the valet to the front desk staff to the lady who runs breakfast oh my God she is so sweet and nice I gotta be honest this could be the friendliest affordable hotel in the loop okay in Chicago and downtown Chicago everyone has been fantastic that has been our experience” On camera51:30
- “The fast food restaurant was nice, perfect service.” 12
- “the bathroom very straight simple bathroom toilet sink plenty of counter space to put your stuff on there the shower had good water pressure so you have that” On camera50:38
- “Lovely views from the impressive room, very courteous employees. It had adequate facilities in the bathroom: a hairdryer and towels.” 12
- “now we are staying in a king room and we have a king bed which was actually quite comfortable we all slept very well in here with a nice little pull out couch so you can sleep on if you have a kid to come with you or whatever we have that” On camera50:26
- “I slept so comfy in the comfortable bed.” 12
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 61/100We read 21 sources for this property, and pulled 100 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 2Hampton Inn Chicago Mccormick Placehotelplanner.comReview site2026-07-09CurrentRead originalhotelplanner.com
- 3Cheap and safe places to stay near McCormick Place?reddit.comForum thread2026-01-26RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 13McCormick Place (Chicago) Options : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2025-06-04RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 7Downtown Chicago Recommendation? : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-05-20Ageing18 quotes used
“Yes, Hilton on E. Delaware is nice and quiet and some rooms have views of the lake.”
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- 4Hampton Inn Chicago Mccormick Place - HOTEL CHICAGOhamptonmccormickplaceinn.hotelchicago.infoReview siteDate not statedRead originalhamptonmccormickplaceinn.hotelchicago.info
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