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Amber Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 3-minute walk to State Street

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV
Desk, free WiFi
Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity
2 restaurants, local cuisine
Close to Rate Field, Amber Inn provides amenities like a business center and 2 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3901 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653

What's nearby

  • Illinois Institute of Technology - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rate Field - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • McCormick Place - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Soldier Field - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • University of Chicago - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Indiana Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago 35th Street-Lou Jones-Bronzeville Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪J J Fish & Chicken - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Bar-B-Que - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beggar's Pizza Pub - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Amber Inn

Hotel near State Street
Close to Rate Field, Amber Inn provides amenities like a business center and 2 restaurants. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Amber Inn offer perks such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 11 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Pearls Place
  • Shores Express

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 11 to 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Amber Chicago
Amber Inn
Amber Inn Chicago
Amber Hotel Chicago
Amber Inn Chicago
Amber Inn Hotel
Amber Inn Chicago
Amber Inn Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is Amber Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amber Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amber Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amber Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Amber Inn located?

Located in Bronzeville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of State Street and Rate Field. Lake Michigan and McCormick Place are also within 3 mi (5 km). Indiana Station is only a 4-minute walk and 43rd Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Amber Inn Reviews

5.6

6.0

Cleanliness

5.2

Location

6.4

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was chew cups, blunt wrappers, cigarette and cereal left in the room..so leave me to believe the room wasn't cleaned and the bedding was dirty! Wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nasty inside and out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like anything about this property, bed sheets were not clean, property was a hangout spot for random people, and no breakfast or amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pubic hairs in the bathroom

It was so terrible the door was kind of broken and had lock rigged on it did not feel safe at all then I go to the bathroom and there are someone's pubic hairs on the toilet, floor and bathtub you could see stains on every piece of furniture in there. the curtains didn't even cover the whole windows so people could look in at you overall a terrible experience we never even unpacked we went and canceled the reservation and instead of canceling it the receptionist charge my card a second time never again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
broken door, lights, sink - tap, no mirror in washroom, no coffee maker
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly, helpful and kind. Restaurant serves the best food, very professional staff and crew.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Unhappy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst decision I’ve made... the whole placed smelled like weed and smoke. They didn’t even have air freshener to help me spray down the place. I asked and she didn’t even a) have any at all or b)ignore my request. I wouldnt go there .. I didn’t even go under the covers ... I made a pillow with my jeans jacket and regular jacket and slept on the bed. Never again...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

D, QC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price, good location, big bed and a tv. I came from out of town to see a concert at Reggie's just a short Uber away. No complaints. As long as you are open-minded and realistic with what you are paying, this is a great bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Maigaskiya, Kano Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came from Nigeria for a conference. The venue is about 8 mins drive away. Therefore I needed a cab to drop and pick me up. The hotel management connected me with a driver that I trusted and was very helpful to me. The Manger of the hotel displayed high sense of hospitality and was always there to attend to our my needs. Another aspect I liked was the restaurant right next to the Inn. Great times indeed at Chicago. Capt Maigaskiya
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the location and staff. cleaning is good as well. The price is good. and a big room for a family. ; however, things are old no shampoo, there is no enough ice in ice machine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mona, Rock Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and spacecious. Slept well. Staff was nice. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

This was easily the worst place I've stayed in, and for ~$120 per night. I booked through hotels.com, and when I arrived to the front desk, it took the woman 30~ minutes to sort through paper printouts to find my online reservation. I showed her my email confirmation, my hotels.com confirmation, my credit card notification (with charges from Amber Inn), and the woman didn't believe me until she found her paper printout. She calls her coworker and starts cursing and insulting them. I finally get my key, and I walk toward my 'non-smoking room.' I check the room for working lights, water, any visible bugs near the bed, and what amenities are offered. There's a minor musky odor, which smells a little like bad marijuana, but I ignore it because it might be the next room. No shampoo. No toothpaste. No hair dryer. Just 2 bars of soap. I call the front desk and she said, "ok, I'll have someone bring shampoo to your room." No one shows. 20 minutes later, I walk down to the front desk myself, and she tells me that they can't find the hairdryer, but that they have the shampoo. She radios in to the person she sent to find the shampoo and hairdryer, cursing at him, and then he says there's no shampoo OR hair dryer. "We out, we out." She mirrors him. I ask, what type of $120-per-night hotel doesn't have shampoo? I get told that "it's not a hotel, it's a motel." I wake up from a bad night to find 6 bug bites on my leg. I guess the musky smell wasn't weed, but the bugs. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paid too much for what it was!

Hotel is dated. Stayed in front (street side) and it was a bit noisy (sirens 24/7) but I do not think having a room in the rear off the lot would be any different. The towels were rough, the two little soap cakes were insufficient for two days (I did get more with no problem), ice machine didn't work, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Joselito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

It’s a nice place and safe I sleep good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and nice. But the hotel was not what we expected. Everything smelt like cigarettes. Even the non smoking rooms. No A.C throughout the hotel and The furniture was filthy . Did not enjoy our stay at all. Definently not worth what I paid !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Being overbooked was a blessing in disguise

I would love to tell you about my stay, but they waited until I was checking in around 8 pm to tell me they were overbooked and I didn’t have a room. No phone call, nothing. They were going to put me in their sister motel, even further south. Mind you, this is pretty south of the city. The neighborhood is terrible. The pictures are lies.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicacion . La comodidad y facilidad de acceso a todo..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Chanel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Large King room but NOT updated

I was disappointed with the room selected for me. i wanted a room over-looking the parking lot because those were the rooms with balcony's (1st & 2nd floor). I was not able to be accommodated. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Convenient option with train access to downtown

I attended a huge meeting in Chicago and a girlfriend joined me. I chose this hotel because the ones close to the Convention Center were already reserved or way too expensive for my budget. The neighborhood was clean, safe (Police station two blocks apart and a patrol on the block everyday). Three restaurants around the hotel, including one that offers breakfast m. The train Greenline was one block apart and it was conveniently at 10 minutes of my meeting. They have microwave and fridge but no coffee machine in the room. Attention was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a complete crap. Horrible staff Took over a half an hour to check in people didn’t have our reservation right never clean the room in between days leaking water in the bathroom didn’t send maintenance gave me some towels and told me to do it myself don’t ever stay here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタジアムから近くて、とても便利。周辺の治安が、少し不安。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

james, Pekin, IL

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Little better than we expected.

It's not bad, it's not great. Would give it 3 stars but giving it 4 since it didn't have a bible in our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

arnulfo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mucho olor a cigarro,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isn't as nice as it looks online. The TV was on the wall in a way that it couldn't be seen from the bed or the sitting area. We were without power on our first night for about 3 hours. Staff was rude. No do not disturb sign for the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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