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The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Chicago History Museum

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The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast offers a central city retreat with fireside relaxation in the lobby and American dishes at The Ambassador Room. Enjoy a 24-hour gym and multilingual staff to help you make the most of nearby North Avenue Beach.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, Terrace

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite, Terrace, City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Suite, Terrace, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60610

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • State Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Avenue Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 3 min drive
  • Clark-Division Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lodge Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopsmith Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ambassador Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butch McGuire's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Upscale hotel near Chicago History Museum
Located close to 900 North Michigan Shops and North Avenue Beach, The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast provides a fireplace in the lobby, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, The Ambassador Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and evening entertainment
  • An elevator, a reception hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 279 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.15 miles (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ambassador Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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 (36 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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 available for USD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chicago PUBLIC
Ambassador Chicago Hotel
PUBLIC Hotel
PUBLIC Hotel Chicago
Ambassador East Chicago
Ambassador East Hotel Chicago
Hotel Ambassador East
Public Chicago Hotel Chicago
PUBLIC Chicago Hotel
Ambassador Chicago
The Ambassador Chicago
Ambassador Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per night.

What time is check-in at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chicago History Museum, 900 North Michigan Shops, and North Avenue Beach. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and Navy Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km). Clark-Division Station is 6 minutes by foot and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1247 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room|the food in the hotel was delicious|
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect service excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good deal, clean rooms. The free breakfast that is included was also pretty good. I found this hotel to be a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in. Bar was excellent with great food options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Selyne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Bar Food was good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Room and breakfast fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff was very nice! I highly recommend this place. Lots of history
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and historic place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, excellent breakfast, drink and dinner comps.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohanad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Lobby was very nice and unique. Location is perfect for the Gold Coast. Rooms are a bit tired and bathroom is tired and very small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great classic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
check in was smooth. staff was attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and loved the breakfast and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Great bar. Enjoyed my stay so much i will look for this property first, next time im in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful cozy street to enjoy in a classy neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility amazing, the staff the amenities were all fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Frances Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, yummy breakfast buffet, convenient location, and clean rooms. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a good experience staying at this hotel, I have stayed here before and have had good experiences. Hotel is quiet, clean, friendly staff and a great location near mag mile. I will stay here again in future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and in a safe neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet, cozy and immaculate
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is an Iconic one full of history. Beautiful reception area and Bar/ Restaurant. Full buffet breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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