Homewood Suites By Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

“Functional Location, But Dated and Not a Place I’d Rush Back To”

We booked three nights at Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile in late June using Hilton points at 60,000 points per night. Compared to other nearby properties, it was a reasonable redemption, though certainly not “cheap.” The biggest positive is the location. The hotel is right off M… more

We booked three nights at Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile in late June using Hilton points at 60,000 points per night. Compared to other nearby properties, it was a reasonable redemption, though certainly not “cheap.” The biggest positive is the location. The hotel is right off Michigan Avenue and very convenient for exploring the Magnificent Mile and downtown Chicago. As a base for sightseeing, it worked well. That said, the property itself feels very dated. If you are looking for a modern hotel with bright rooms and updated finishes, this would not be the right choice. The elevators were also a major frustration. There are only three, and during peak times—breakfast, lunch, check-in/check-out, and dinner hours—waits of 5–10 minutes were common. At one point, we waited closer to 10–15 minutes. The room was functional but old. It had a separate living room and bedroom, plus a full kitchen with an electric stovetop, which is a nice feature if you need extra space or plan to cook. However, the room was dark, with mostly lamp lighting rather than bright overhead lighting. The bathroom was dated with an older bathtub/shower setup, though the shower head was good and water pressure was decent. The bed was acceptable, though a little too soft for my preference. The darker carpeting and older finishes also gave the room a less fresh impression, even if it was technically clean. Breakfast was a standard hotel breakfast with eggs, sausage, waffles, juice, and coffee. Nothing memorable, but adequate. Overall, this was a functional stay in a convenient location, and we were thankful we spent most of our time out exploring Chicago rather than in the room. However, I probably would not stay here again. Next time in downtown Chicago, I would look for a newer, fresher mid-tier property instead.

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