Built in 1923, this restored hotel is set in a prime Evanston location, 1 block from Northwestern University amid a multitude of shops an... more »
Built in 1923, this restored hotel is set in a prime Evanston location, 1 block from Northwestern University amid a multitude of shops and restaurants. Downtown is easily accessible via CTA and Metra trains. A $34-million renovation has rendered this historic hotel a cosmopolitan oasis of urban chic?without the "stuffy" side; plus, amenities include a fitness room and lounge. The 269 guestrooms are decorated with dark woods and chrome accents. Amenities include pillow-top mattresses, 27-inch TVs, in-room safes, minibars, and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
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Location. Positioned in Evanston, Ill. 10 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Hotel Orrington is one block from Northwestern University, two blocks from the Chicago elevated train and three blocks from the Lake Michigan waterfront. This property is surrounded by eclectic boutiques and restaurants. Hotel Features. The hotel's lobby offers leather-furnished sitting areas. A lounge area features flat-screen televisions, blue velvet high-backed chairs, brown velvet couches and marble tables. Noteworthy decorative treatments balance the hotel's décor, including unique pottery and a dramatic mosaic near the entryway. Ornate ceilings and a regal staircase accent the grand ballroom and flexible function spaces. The hotel's first floor showcases the Globe Cafe and Bar that features classic regional American dishes. The Globe Café and Bar extends to include the Den Coffee Shop. Outdoor seating affords Evanston tree-lined views during warm-weather months. INDIGO Bar and Lounge offers a complement of cocktails, appetizers and live entertainment. A private-access, 24-hour fitness facility is equipped with bathroom facilities, monitor-mounted cardiovascular machines, strength-training equipment and yoga mats. The hotel also offers discounted passes to a nearby fitness center. Guestrooms. The nine-story Hotel Orrington offers 280 modern guestrooms decorated with contemporary chrome-accented furniture and touches of ebony. Bathrooms contain marble vanities and are stocked with Aveda toiletries. Beds are dressed with pillowtop mattresses, down duvets and pillows, and 280-thread count linens. Minibars are stocked with treats, for a fee. Laptop-compatible in-room safes are complimentary. The hotel provides high-speed Internet access. Retro-inspired chairs and ottomans, and oversized desks with computer keyboards and optical mouse tools complete this contemporary setting. Expert Tip. The Hotel Orrington offers scheduled events such as wine tasting and complimentary chair-massage sessions.
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29 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
This Omni property is close to shopping, dining, Starbucks and Northwestern, but I'm not sure I'd choose to stay there again, even with the great location.
I checked in just before a major football game, and the hotel was packed. The line to get to the desk took almost an hour, and there were a lot of people complaining about the rooms they'd received. They managed to ""lose"" my reservation and spent an hour trying to find an open room while I was continually insulted for holding up the check-in line. When I finally got to the room, I was pleased by its large size, the presence of a fridge and minibar, and the thick curtains blocking the bright winter light. And that's about where the pleasantness ended.
It quickly became apparent my room had not been cleaned. The toilet paper roll was almost empty, there were empty minibar-sized bottles of Absolut next to the bed, and there was a large number of crumbs and dirt underneath the windows and all along the wall. Someone had left food in the fridge, although with an open beer. One of the lamps was burned out, the Internet connection was down (and stayed down the entire three days) and the hair dryer was missing. I called the front desk to complain and they were very nice but unfortunately, given that they were completely packed, there was nothing they could do - including send up housekeeping, as they were already gone for the night.
The bed was comfortable, I had plenty of space and ultimately I didn't spend much time in the room anyway. But I don't plan on staying here again, and I definitely can't recommend it. Too many problems and no way to resolve them just left a bad taste in my mouth. There are a number of other good hotels in the area; I'll be trying one of those my next trip.
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