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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42 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for business
I loved the old Orrington. The new Orrington is a big disappointment.
This hotel was remodeled recently but it didn't show in the rooms and the new staff acted as though they never received training in customer service. The valet chatted with a delivery person for five minutes before acknowledging that we were waiting to park the car. Once we got in the room we should have turned around an walked out. The carpet was very stained. The room was old with paint chips all over the walls. The TV could not be turned up loud enough to hear the program. The window air conditioner/heater was missing the temperature dial so engineering was called to replace it. The bathroom was extremely small and the toilet was not clean upon arrival. There was visible dust in the corners and under the beds and, worst of all, when I woke in the morning I noticed blood on the underside of the duvet cover on the bed.
This hotel consistently receives a four star rating but that is not deserved. We spent $280 for this experience only to be surrounded by filth and treated poorly.
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