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Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers fuel up with a hearty breakfast before heading out to explore Chicago's world-class attractions just steps from this convenient downtown hotel

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In the heart of Chicago, Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and 24-hour business center. Explore Millennium Park or take in the city views along the Chicago Riverwalk, then unwind at the gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(80 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG is in a shopping district and near the beach. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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640 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • State Street
    State Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    Chicago Riverwalk
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
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    Millennium Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bally's Casino Chicago
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line)
    4 min walk
  • Millennium Station
    15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eataly
    2 min walk
  • Bally's Casino
    1 min walk
  • Shake Shack
    3 min walk
  • Joe & The Juice
    3 min walk
  • UNO Pizzeria & Grill
    2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

Hotel near Michigan Avenue
Located close to Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and ATM/banking services
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and bicycle tour information
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 175 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 65 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 16 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 45
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 65.00 per day (49 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 45 (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Millennium Park and Navy Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km). Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 4-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1081 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, comfy bed. Would definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a pleasant surprise. Hotel is nicely located, near main tourist spots. Room and bathroom were very clean, great job for the maintenance team!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay through and through; staff was great, hotel was spotless, and our room was in perfect condition when we got there! Rooms are a bit small but still good otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect! Just off Michigan avenue so access to bus. Also walking distance from restaurants and some attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha Arcadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close by, we were in the perfect spot. Have fun in this hotel, this was an amazing property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and so accommodating! Thank you or a wonderful visit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location!! Well organized!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aftan

Liked: Cleanliness
It looks just like it’s advertised. Lovely breakfast and the staff was amazingly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lainie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, decent breakfast, clean room. Close to amenities. Easy parking (for the fee).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Chicago! The staff at the front desk were super friendly and happily helped us with changing to a bigger room when we realized the room we originally booked was a little bit to small for us. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and room was spotless. Excellent value for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and bathroom was nice. They had filtered water available at all times. The breakfast was good. They offer dove soap, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accesible to nearby establishments and staff were so polite and helpful to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit of a tiny room, but overall a great experience, great location, great breakfast included in your stay and kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel super clean, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeckmaly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and everything clean. The staff was exceleent and also the breakfast is a plus one!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was easy to get to, a little outdated and shower didnt drain in room 804. Other than that it was a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bakhtiyor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has a very good location, clean rooms and an excellent breakfast. The rooms are clean, but quite small and have no refrigerator or microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful to me and the amenities helped as well such as breakfast being served each day. The location was perfect for site seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nihara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immediately greeted by the nicest smiles and hospitality. Creating a warm inviting atmosphere. The front desk ladies did a great job welcoming us . Room was clean and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very convenient for me, 9 minute walk to the river walk, 1 min walk to the Bally casino and surrounded by restaurants it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine as far as being clean and comfortable beds. The room itself was tight for 4 people. Great breakfast and location was great!! Just a short walk to Michigan Ave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, but cold at times. You need new Windows 😉. Breakfast great! Very good location All good!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026