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Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Michigan Avenue

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Exterior
Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
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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

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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.
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640 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Willis Tower - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quartino Ristorante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steak 48 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Redhead Piano Bar - ‬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, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and coworking spaces
  • Bicycle tour information, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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)

Property is also known as

Chicago-Magnificent Mile Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Magnificent Mile
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chicago-Magnificent Mile
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Magnificent Mile Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Mile

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.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location with easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice staff, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenzhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small European style hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was so amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel in a historic building close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy, quiet and just a good spot to kind of step away and get some rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute historical property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good view of the city from room made it extra special
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOAQUIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is near several points of interest for me, is very clean, the staff is attentive and kind. Maybe I would come back again some day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles Borener

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was solid, everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, simple location that gets the job done
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were small but the location for the price was great. Convenient, included breakfast that had a good range of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable, breakfast good, room VERY small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hiasselen Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good place to stay . More comfortable bed would have made it excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, no frills
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel close to navy pier and alot of activities. Room was clean, staff were great. Free breakfast was wonderful so many selections and fresh. Great value to stay in chicago
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the food and amazing service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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