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Kinzie Hotel

20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, Illinois, 60654
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20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, Illinois, 60654
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  • Accessible Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
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    2 Queen Beds, 350 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Accessible Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Accessible Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Accessible Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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    Accessible Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed, 350 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
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    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

    2 Queen Beds, 350 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed, 350 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • Sofa-bed
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

    2 Queen Beds, 324-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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    Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

    1 King Bed, 324-sq-foot room with city views

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    Room Highlights

    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and safe; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • Sofa-bed
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible
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    Suite

    1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed, Overlooking the city

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite - Bedroom
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    In Room Entertainment - 42-inch HDTV, premium channels, and iPod dock
    Food and Beverages - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Braille signage
    Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Braille signage
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • docking station for iPod
    • Flat panel TV
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • HDTV
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hypoallergenic bedding available
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Microwave - by request
    • Microwave - Extra Charge
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Number of beds - 2
    • Phone
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Refrigerator
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Slippers
    • TV
    • TV - Digital Service
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 42
    • Wheelchair accessible

ABOUT THE HOTEL

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About Kinzie Hotel Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at Kinzie Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from State Street and 6 minutes by foot from Chicago Riverwalk. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Michigan Avenue and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Millennium Park.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including concierge services and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 215 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Digital programming along with iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pet Policy for Kinzie Hotel
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Kinzie Hotel, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Kinzie Hotel are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Featured Amenities

Hotel Restaurant

Kinzie Hotel Hotel Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations

Business, Conference & Meetings

  • Banquet hall on site
  • Meeting Room Facilities
  • Business center on site
  • Conference Facilities
  • 24-hour / 7 Days business center

Fitness Services

  • Nearby fitness center - Discounted rate
  • GYM - Fitness facilities

General Amenities

  • Dry cleaning & laundry service
  • Food and water bowls
  • Complimentary Reception
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Sailing nearby

General Amenities

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Laundry Room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Elevator & lift on property

Lobby Level Services

  • Express check in
  • Free news papers in lobby
  • Tours - ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage facilities

Lobby Level Services

  • Express check out
  • Bellhop & Porter service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Safe deposit box at front desk
  • Concierge service

Parking Services

  • Self parking - Extra Charge
  • Valet parking - Extra Charge

Property Features

  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke free property

Restaurants & Bars

  • Number of bars & lounges -
  • Hotel Restaurant

Transportation Services

  • Town car and limo service available

HOTEL LOCATION

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Nearest airport and around Kinzie Hotel
- Chicago, Illinois Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

State Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
House of Blues Chicago - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Marina City - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Tribune Tower - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Riverwalk - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Michigan Avenue Bridge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Goodman Theater - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
James M. Nederlander Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bally's Casino Chicago - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Merchandise Mart - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Daley Plaza - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Holy Name Cathedral - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Richard J. Daley Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cadillac Palace Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 28.7 km / 17.9 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi

The preferred airport for Kinzie Hotel is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Chicago Riverwalk
Outdoor pedestrian waterfront with city views, restaurants, bars, and urban attractions along the Chicago River. (0.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL
The Merchandise Mart
Iconic building offering showrooms for interior design, office & home decor plus boutiques & eateries. (0.6 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Millennium Park
Famous urban park known for its public art installations, including the Cloud Gate sculpture, and outdoor concerts. (0.8 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Art Institute of Chicago
One of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, known for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. (1.0 mile from the hotel location)
Address: 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Skydeck Chicago
Located in the Willis Tower, offering breathtaking views from the 103rd floor of the building. Features the Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the tower. (1.1 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

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