Stayed for 2 nights in early Jan this year. Very spacious 2 bedroom suite (apart from the bathroom which is a little cramped!). Great kitchen and large lounge room. Bed very comfortable, stayed here with my wife, 2 year old and mother in-law very comfortably. Good location, very friendly and helpful staff. Short stroll to Hancock, lake and shopping.

Had a nice time there. Enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Took in a show at the Drury Lane Theatre 2 blocks away. Shopped, ate, and grabbed some groceries all within easy walking distance.

Had a view of the frozen lake and some interesting buildings across the street.. 2 Bedroom Suite was larger than expected and well equipped. Except for the tiny toilet - One of my favorite rooms ever.

Liked the staff. The elevator was rather small and noisy. Would not recommend for people who didn't like elevators or confined spaces. Breakfast was average but the lobby it was served in was fantastic. It had lots of room and seating options. Would definitely stay there again if the price is right.

I was in Chicago for a 6 week period from early November to mid-December 2008. I stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Downtown. Very good location and handy for shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Hotel was only opened in April, so felt very "new". The Residence Inn does a great social evening on Monday to Thursday and offers free wine, beer and food for 90 minutes. Very good way to meet other residents in the hotel.

Very good breakfast as well although it does tend to get overrun with Children on a weekend.

The Thanksgiving meal was particularly good.

My only criticism was that I did get a "small" room and for a 6 week extended stay I would have expected a bigger one. I checked out some other rooms and they were much bigger. This has stopped me rating this as "excellent".

I have to return to Chicago on a semi-regular basis in 2009 and will stay here again.

Michael

Obviously part of the Marriott chain so that pretty much lets you know what to expect in advance. Two bed suite was huge (950 sq feet). In brief, full kitchen, 3 flat screen tv's, absolutely massive living area with free wifi and hugh windows with beautiful views of lake Michigan ( we were on 18th floor ) and a free breakfast. Air Con and heating was perfect and it needed to be because of the snow and minus 7 temperatures.

Valet parking was $45 per day and in fairness was probably worth it and the guys did an excellent job with the cars.

Location was brilliant being just 100 yards off the North end of the Magnificient Mile ( Water Tower End ) and slap bang beside all the interesting tourist sites including Hancock Tower, Navy Pier and the impressive Lincoln Park.

The girls on reception were always friendly and up for a chat.

All in all a very pleasant all suite hotel in a very pleasant city and hopefully we'll be back in the not too distant future.