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Hyatt Regency Chicago

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151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

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Hyatt Regency Chicago
Local(312) 565-1234
Fax(312) 565-2966

151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

http://www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com

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The Open View

The Hyatt Regency Chicago, in Chicago, is a 2-and-one-half star budget Hyatt. What travelers said they loved: "the view", "the place", "the location", "the service", "the people", "the food", "the staff", and "the room". Value-conscious travelers felt they got an "excellent value". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", "super", and "great". Guests found the service "nice", "great", and "excellent". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Business Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including The Italian Village Restaurants , The Ritz-Carlton Chicago/A Four Seasons Hotel , and Trattoria No. 10 . Also nearby: Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago School Of Professional Psychology , and Mundelein College Loyola Univ . Other local places to consider are Days Inn Lincoln Park North and Fairfield Inn Sts Chi Dwntwn.

Expert Reviews of Hyatt Regency Chicago

Citysearch | Located at the heart of Chicago's shopping and business districts, this grand hotel puts guests at the center of everything.

With 2,019 rooms--119 of them suites--it's the biggest hotel in the city and one of the biggest in the world. But don't let that discourage you from experiencing the quality amenities this hotel has to offer....
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/31/2006
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Gayot

With more than 2,000 rooms, this hotel is for people with a good sense of orientation. It's easy to get lost in all the corridors and wings. But all this space is necessary for the numerous conferences hosted...
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User Reviews of Hyatt Regency Chicago

Yelp.com Review - by Shannon R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first time in Chicago and this hotel helped make the visit a very pleasurable one. I was attending a conference held in the hotel....the place is huge! The location couldn't have been…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Beware of the continual over-charging!!!! .
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Got this room on priceline for ~80 a night. The bed was comfy, and the location was great (well public transport was like 4 blocks but I'm just being picky on that one..). I used a machine to checkin…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by becki s.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 Stars for the courtesy sample size lotion they give you in the bathroom. Citrus Lavender. Of course I took it with me and I always get complements on its smell...then I have to break the news that I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wouldn't normally give a giant, convention-crazed mega hotel a 5 star review, but the Regency Hyatt gets one and here is why: So in order to get to the incredibly small regional airport that services…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great location. I can walk to just about all the major attractions in Chicago. As for the hotel itself, it's no W but it tries. It's more of a trendy business hotel. I stayed in a double room that was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

3.0 of 5 stars. One of my closest friends was visiting and stayed at this hotel. I ended up drinking a little (or a lot) too much and crashed here for the night. I think this is a great hotel for families visiting…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quantas G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a conference and enjoyed everything they had to offer. The staff was attentive, courteous and discreet. The luncheon meal was one of the best I've had at a banquet of any type (FYI:…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first impression you get when you walk through the sliding doors of the Hyatt Regency Chicago is WOW. The lobby is beautiful with a upscale mall type of look to it with an open area that has a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin C.

3.0 of 5 stars. We paid 250 a night for a 2 double bed room. Pros:
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Neal M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't that pleased with this place. I stayed here last night. I had stayed here a couple of years ago and would not of again if I had a choice, but I wanted to try priceline, so I entered 4star …
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lisa s.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you like roaches and over priced everything stay here! It's not worth the money they charge and it is a low class place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by randal s.

3.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here after staying at a smaller boutique hotel. Its posh for sure. Nice size rooms and a huge bathroom. I just cant believe they nickel and dime you for everything. Example:WiFi , at 12…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary c.

2.0 of 5 stars. This hotel was located in an amazing prime location. Cross the bridge and it's the magnificent mile. Go 3 blocks south and it's Millenium Park. Just a block to the left of the hotel, you can catch…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarabear B.

4.0 of 5 stars. What is WRONG with these people! I LOVE this hotel!... Don't try to say I don't know my hotels.... I have traveled a lot more than your average bear, in over 40 US states and at least a dozen…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Good value with a great location.

I booked through Priceline and got a pretty good rate for this 4 star hotel downtown. I had stayed at the hotel before so I knew what to expect. Room was nice and had a decent view of the Wrigley Building and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I actually travel a lot internationally for work so I've stayed in my fair share of hotels & can without a doubt say this is the WORST business floor accommodations I have ever stayed on. I'm not…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Megatron of hotels in Chicago. We lost one of our party in here in 2003 and have never heard from her again. It's not really all that special, it's just BIG.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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priceline.com

Over the entire hotel was satisfactory except for the fact it was new years eve and the hotel was having multiple parties. Parking was an issue new years eve, the staff out front directing cars was going to...
priceline.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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priceline.com

Great deal and super experience over New Years in Chicago.
priceline.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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priceline.com

Unfriendly service, too expensive for everything parking ($45) mini-bar, movies etc.
priceline.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Its good to be king, and this hotel is king in Chicago. Its the largest Hyatt in the world and also the flagship of the company which it has over 2100 rooms and 228,000 sq feet of meeting space.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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WHOA!

Biggest roaches Ive ever seen in my life!
openlist - user review - 12/02/2007

Yelp.com Review - by jen d.

3.0 of 5 stars. I forgot to review the hotel we stayed at recently (October 2007) during our trip to Chicago for a conference. I remembered to review our horrible dining experience at one of the restaurants here (see…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam J.

3.0 of 5 stars. A monster of a hotel; not the place to go for an intimate experience. It's kind of like staying in a hotel room located at the mall just between The Sharper Image and Spencer's Gifts. Nice enough…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim J.

1.0 of 5 stars. I attended a conference in Chicago last year and the Hyatt was one of the conference hotels. Because of the Hyatt name, there was no decision to make; of course, I would stay at the Hyatt. When we…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geno T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Regency Hyatt...is one of my 4 favorite hotels in the city (others being Sofitel, Swissotel, and W). Basically, it offers the most luxurious rooms you will ever experience anywhere, and saying you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think the location is a huge perk for this place. Great access to the Mag Mile, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, beautiful views along the river of classic Chicago landmarks...Wrigley Building and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Seiji C.

3.0 of 5 stars. the rooms are pretty nice, the look&feel is somewhere between classy and sleek. but the hotel is just massive. the lobby feels like you're constantly at a convention.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay M.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a great hotel. Just returned from a two night stay at the Hyatt Regency. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left I was impressed. The hotel staff is very curteous and professional.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T N.

2.0 of 5 stars. Poor service and attitude, excellent location. I just stayed in this hotel for 5 nights for a convention. Housekeeping was terrible -- every day they overlooked replenishing basic items like coffee…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Allen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will preface this by saying that Hyatt is my favorite big-chain hotel property. They seem to consistently deliver from town to town, with a clean, modern feel that extends from the rooms to the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A L.

3.0 of 5 stars. So... I had an interesting experience with Hyatt as a conference attendee. I had this whole long thing posted, telling the story, but... too long! Shortened version - they screwed up our…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Manuel F.

5.0 of 5 stars. #1 choice in Chicago, it has the best of everything and close to the Mag Mile... great for jogging along the river and hitting other hot spots.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The location is actually quite good although it's not on Magnificent Mile. At check-in, we were asked if we wanted to upgrade for $39 (I think) a night. What does this mean? A bigger room on a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Exceeded expectations

While I was a little leery of staying in one of the world's biggest hotels, due to potential service disasters, they were above and beyond what was expected. Our room itself had more than enough space for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nia W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Big, big, big. I don't typically stay at super hotels like this, and I tend to like a bit more personality in my lodgings, but this Hyatt is perfectly comfortable and acceptably furnished with comfy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Super M.

3.0 of 5 stars. You know, based JUST only on location, this hotel has the potential of being a GREAT 5 star hotel. I mean, you have the river, the famous bridges, Mich Ave right next door, perfect right? Except my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teri B.

2.0 of 5 stars. even for a Hyatt...they could, should and ought to do much better for the non-convention guest. room was wrong -- they changed it to the right size bed but a more depressing view.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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Great room and super view

Very nice room for a decent price. We stayed in the West Tower just to keep away from the swarms of people. Our room overlooked the Chicago River. It was a great view. The room was a good size and the bathroom...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kengo H.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's rare that I'll give a hotel 5 stars. To be quite honest, I probably wouldn't give them that fifth star, if it weren't for the following situation: Last Thursday, I came down with the flu. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. All right. Me, I usually can be found staying in budget class hotels, like Super 8, Red Roof Inn, and places such as that. But this place changed my outlook on everything. Now when I'm stuck at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this hotel. Ive stayed there twice even though i live in the city. But you really have to bargain at the front desk for a good room. The first time i stayed there the room was huge, one wall…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hotel is nice, great location, contemporary rooms. I have a couple complaints; The staff sucks something awful:
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

3.0 of 5 stars. First of all, I've been in the hotel for an event and I thought it was well run and the staff was very nice. This past weekend my friends stayed here while visiting for New Year's Eve. I thought the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Surf Buddha E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got a sweet deal on Priceline for this hotel - it cost me the same to stay here as it would have if I'd stayed at the lowest priced hotel in the standard travel websites. My friends had similar…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rusty S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I attended a convention here, and all I have to say is that the lobby smells bad. I can't quite place it, but there's a definite funk in the air. The same smell was there all three days. I know…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

3.0 of 5 stars. the good: *convenient location
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Hyatt is a decent place but certainly not a place I would recommend to friends trying to get a true Chicago experience. It's in a good location only a block from Michigan Avenue and a couple…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ande H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Location, location, location. My honey and I went there Mother's Day weekend (for the Beer Fest) ... if we did decide to stay there again, it WOULD NOT be on a popular/holiday weekend or for 39.00…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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Cool Hyatt

Most Hyatt's have cool public spaces and this one is no exception. Fountains, glass elevators, the w...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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nice but too big and old

It is a great convention hotel or a place for a school trip. However it is somewhat old and overcrowded at times.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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good

The Hyatt Regency Chicago is a tremendous hotel that scales 27 floors into the sky, all the while en...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Hyatt Regency Chicago is a twenty-seven story hotel that encompasses 2,019 guest room and 119 suites. All rooms at the Hyatt Regency Chicago offer an astonishing view of the cityscape. Inside the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a review for Hard Drive- the club in the lobby. At first I thought the idea of a club in the lobby was a little odd. The club is sectioned off with ropes, so people walking through the lobby…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a very good stay at the Hyatt. The room was modern, clean and very comfortable. I had a couple of questions for the staffa and they were all answered pleasantly. The entire hotel is huge…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by I Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best hotels in downtown Chicago. Its a great place to stay at or even just go in for dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My 5 stars are based on the fact that I got hooked up with the Regency Club on the 32nd floor for $99. It came with free breakfast, free beverages, free alcohol, and free appetizers at night.- all in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by S R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hard Drive --great place to celebrate a friend's birthday!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Great Value for $45 a Night!

I liked the Hyatt Regency Chicago for $45 a night. I live in Chicago, but I like staying downtown just to get away from it all. Very nice hotel overall, a LITTLE crowded at check-in. Great Service, nice staff,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here for a business conference and got lost at least 3-4 times looking for different venues. It's great since it's connected to the underground section and gives you a lot of great options to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Takelya W.

3.0 of 5 stars. this is a pretty nice place to stay when u just wanna sleep in and relax. the maid service is great and the complimetary breakfast is aiight. comfy pillows
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am writing to review HARD DRIVE...the club in the lobby. It's spacious and really non-stuffy like usual clubs. The open bar is good...10-11 and the night we went, there was a promo on Skyy. We tried…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Luxury Hotel

If you have guests in from out of town you should tell them to stay here! This hotel is fabulous an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I spent the last two New Year's at this hotel. They throw a huge party, open bar and food and they give you a hotel room for a pretty good price. The rooms are really nice and some have awesome views!…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Hyatt is one of the largest hotels in Chicago, so there are tons of business people sporting badges on their fronts as they shuttle to and from their conventions and seminars. This is a very big…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ren H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really fabulous hotel, great accomodations and right in the middle of downtown! If you have friends in town you should definitely tell them to stay here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Disappointing to say the least

The BAD things from the other reviews were true, especially the elevators. One person I rode the elevator with this morning waited 18 minutes. I finally took an elevator up to get down. I also found the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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for the price it was great

if you have an entertainment membership you can book a room at this hotel dirt cheap...in my case it was just $59 a night...staff was very friendly, the room was clean and comfortable with a nice couch and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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Great on a budget

Its a great hotel on a budget in the downtown area. The rooms are confortable although small. Got an upgrade for free. Bad: Drunken people walking around. Elevators were out of order for a little while. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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Best deal downtown

I booked the room for $42 on Priceline and it was well worth it. Without even making a request, my wife and I were given an upgrade by the friendly desk clerk. The showerhead was great, the toiletries were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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Nice Renovation!

My husband and I stayed at the Hyatt for a week in August. We were very impressed with the renovations. The room was perfect for our long stay. Checking in was a breeze and the staff was so friendly. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2003
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A big convention hotel

I've stayed at the Hyatt many times, even though I've never been there for a group or convention. It's conveniently located, being a $6.00 cab ride to anywhere in the Loop/Magnificent Mile/River North area....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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Yahoo! Travel

The Hyatt Regency on Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago is an excellent hotel to stay at while visiting Chicago. It's location is great. Many sights, stores, and restaurants within walking distance...
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Travelocity

I stayed here on business for four nights. Just for fun, I waited to see how long the tictac would stay (3 days). I've had better towewls at a Comfot Inn. The people are helpful and courteous and the bar is...
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Hotels.com

The Hyatt Regency is a business oriented hotel located right off the Magnificent Mile on East Wacker, overlooking the Chicago River. This large full service porperty is within easy walking distance of many of...
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Fodor's

Ficus trees, palms, and gushing fountains fill the two-story greenhouse lobby, but it's hardly an oasis of tranquillity. This is one of the largest hotels in the world, with a bar called Big, and illuminated...
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New York Times

Ficus trees, palms, and gushing fountains fill the two-story greenhouse lobby, but it's hardly an oasis of tranquillity. This is one of the largest hotels in the world, with a bar called Big, and illuminated...
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Travelocity

Located in downtown Chicago on the Magnificent Mile near the shores of Lake Michigan, the Hyatt Regency Chicago is approximately 12 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport and 18 miles from Chicago...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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Yahoo! Travel

The special AAA rate of $99 including a full breakfast off the menu was an excellent value. We had no hidden costs. The room was spacious, the view was grand and the service was excellent.
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Yahoo! Travel

I guess when the valet in the garage crashed our vehicle where it needed to be towed and it was thousands of dolloars to fix(well over $6000) and all we got was a 'sorry' and nothing from...
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Orbitz

Rising above the Chicago River, Hyatt Regency Chicago lays adjacent to the Chicago Loop business district and the Magnificent Mile shopping and dining areas. This breathtaking hotel features 2,018 guestrooms...
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