Burnham Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
Burnham Hotel is a hotel located in Chicago.
The architectural grandeur of a bygone era comes alive at the Hotel Burnham: a Four-Star luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Chicago's famous Loop. Located on Historic State Street the Hotel Burnham projects an atmosphere of the historical and whimsy decorated to the hotels theme of romance. Completed in 1895 as the Reliance Building it was one of the first steel framed skyscrapers in the world. Dark finished mahogany wood, rich colored leathers and silk drapery unite to recreate the men's club atmosphere that once occupied this space. Tumbled stone flooring in the entry lobby complement the restored stone floor used in the original lobby. Swans, mating for life, swim in the corridor carpet design of our guestroom floors. Expansive windows featuring incredible views of downtown Chicago are draped in handsome blue velvet and tie back panels with samplings of Mozart's symphonies.The lobby's details can all be admired from the "Living Room", where overstuffed leather couches and mohair chairs invite guests to stay and relax. The "Living Room" also hosts the evening's complimentary wine reception and the morning's coffee and tea service. Other services include 24-hour room service, valet laundry, complimentary overnight shoeshine, business services, valet parking, and a full-service concierge. The pet-friendly hotel welcomes pets with a treat plus food and water dishes to use during their stay. The 122 richly appointed guest rooms continue the elaborate design of the hotel decor. Guests can indulge with the in-room spa services provided by Relax and Rejuvinate. Plush robes and L'Occitane bath products are standard amenities, along with complimentary yoga accessories, A/C, CD stereo, 2-line phone with voicemail, evening turndown, hairdryer, minibar, morning paper, complimentary DSL WiFi Internet and flat-screen TV. The Forgot it-We've Got It program happily provides forgotten toiletries.All Guest Rooms are nonsmoking. As with all Kimpton Hotels, pets are welcomed wit, Hotel Burnahm is Green Seal™ Silver certified for its sustainable earth friendly practives
Places to eat within 5km of Burnham Hotel include The Happy Lobster, Atwood Cafe, Magnolia Bakery, and Chicago Dine-around.
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Burnham Hotel reviews
Rated 9 out of 10 with 11 reviews
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Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 20 Oct 2011 rated 10 out of 10.
The Burhnam hotel is a quaint hotel which with remodeling has kept the oldness of Chicago. Its location is great. It is close to many attractions.
Positives: I loved the "old style" of the hotel.
Negatives: The windows are somewhat drafty.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 14 Oct 2010 rated 10 out of 10.
Excellent hotel in the Theatre District of Chicago. Everything is within walking distance. The L trains, Grant Park, the Navy Pier, Lake Michigan. Perfect location for the Chicago Marathon. The room was very clean. The hotel staff was very courteous and helpful.
Positives: Location!
Negatives: Small rooms.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 10 Apr 2010 rated 9 out of 10.
A perfectly situated downtown hotel with old world feel but fully modern amenities. Close to public transportation, as short walk to Michigan Ave., Millennium Park, etc.
Positives: Modern, well situated, very comfortable.
Negatives: Windows didn't open.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 15 Oct 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
Would highly recommend, great view of marathon route.
Positives: Great location for culture/arts.
Negatives: Small room, but is very nice. Hotel restaurant was too expensive.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 21 Sep 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
Loved the hotel, great view from room and the decor was fantastic!
Positives: Quaint and cozy, very romantic.
Negatives: Nothing.
Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 15 Sep 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
LOVE this hotel. From now on, when I'm in Chicago this is my place. It’s an older hotel, and quirky boutiquey, and I mean that in a good way. The room was fabulous. My 8 year old walked into our room and said, Fancy! The decor and furnishing are great. I was concerned when I found out it was pet-friendly, but I never saw, heard, or smelled a pet the entire stay. And I can't say enough about how friendly and helpful the staff is. Do yourself a favor and stay at this hotel.
Positives: Friendliest staff ever, by far. Every person we met was great.
Negatives: Can hear a fair amount of street noise in your room.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 26 Jul 2009 rated 8 out of 10.
Clean hotel with a friendly staff. Room was small with a queen sized bed. There was a safe for valuable which was a in the lobby for a couple of hours in the morning and wine/cheese in early evening.
Positives: Good location on State St. close to red line
Negatives: small room with queen sized bed
Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 03 Jul 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
This hotel was great and the staff was super. I felt like they actually knew me and remembered me while I stayed. They were very tentative.
Positives: Close to everything.
Negatives: Nothing to dislike.
Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 06 Jun 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
The Burnham hotel is one of my favorite hotels in the U.S. The building is a wonderful landmark designed by my favorite architect. The location is wonderful, near Grant Park, the Art Institute, the aquarium, and much more. The hotel staff gets 5 stars!
Positives: This hotel offers everything important to us, great location, friendly staff, wonderful room.
Negatives: Not one thing did we dislike.
Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 25 May 2009 rated 10 out of 10.
The hotel was great, located conveniently, helpful staff.
Positives: Friendly, clean, courteous staff, great location.
Negatives: No smoking.
Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 09 Apr 2009 rated 9 out of 10.
I liked this hotel very much - cozy lobby, great restaurant, friendly staff. Decor of the rooms not my favorite, but it was quiet, which was great for a good night's sleep.
Positives: Lovely lobby and great restaurant.
Negatives: Room decor not to my liking.
Amenities
24-hour front desk. 24-hour room service. Accessible facilities. Air conditioning. Baby sitting. Bell staff/porter. Business services. Catering services. Child programs. Children welcome. Complimentary shoeshine. Concierge desk. Conference facilities. Connecting rooms. Elevators. Fax service. Full service housekeeping. Handicap rooms. Housekeeping - daily. Indoor parking. Interior corridors. Late check-out available. Laundry/Valet service. Lounges/bars. Massage services. Meeting rooms. Non-smoking rooms (generic). Pets allowed. Public address system. Restaurant. Room service. Safe deposit box. Security. Spa. Valet parking. Valet same day dry cleaning. Wakeup service. Wireless internet connection in public areas.
Location details / directions
Ord-o`hare International Airport (ORD) 17.00 Mile SE. Mdw-chicago Midway Airport (MDW) 12.00 Mile NE.
Starting at ORD-O`Hare International Airport Driving directions from the North From Chicago OHare Airport; Take I 90/Kennedy Expressway or I 94/Edens Expressway eastbound to the downtown Chicago area. Exit at Washington Street; exit number 51C. Turn left; follow to State Street; about a mile. The Hotel Burnham is at the corner of State and Washington at One W. Washington Street.
Starting at MDW-Chicago Midway Airport Directions from the Southwest From Chicago Midway Airport; Take I 55 North Stevenson Expressway to I 90/I 94 West Kennedy Expressway. Take I 90/I 94 westbound to the downtown Chicago area. Exit at Washington Street; exit number 51C Turn right; follow to State Street; about a mile. The Hotel Burnham is at the corner of State and Washington at 1 W. Washington Street
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