The Talbott Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel

20 East Delaware Place | Chicago, IL 60611-4938 [SEE MAP]Chicago, IL [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Lodgers love property's attentive staff

Limited in-room storage, some say

Located in the Near North part of Chicago, The Talbott Hotel is known for rolling out a red carpet experience. In addition to offering standard hotel amenities like a fitness center and meeting rooms, this Joie de Vivre property specializes in truly boutique hospitality. Guests say the customer service here is exceptional and find the hotel's elegant decor refreshingly well-appointed. Visitors love the draped curtains and luxury linens found in the guest rooms, as well as the unique furniture and city views. Accommodations receive mixed reviews though, and some past guests were disappointed with their room's storage options. This hotel appeals to both business and leisure travelers with its convenient location, dog-friendly policies and tasty American fare served at the in-house restaurant, 20 East. What's more, a variety of deals are available for guests who have a particular style trip in mind for their visit to the Windy City. World of Hyatt members can save even more cash by earning and redeeming points during their stays here.

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Location: Chicago, IL

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 149 rooms

Primary View: City center

Style: Traditional

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Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 4204 have reviewed the The Talbott Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 4204 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

With the smallest rooms in The Talbott Hotel starting at 360 square feet, guests will have plenty of space to relax or work at the desk provided in each room. Previous guests have commented that the primary view from each room is of the sides of nearby buildings.

Bathtubs available in some rooms, with some being combined with the shower
Fully stocked minibars and free Wi-Fi access
Amenities are covered under a $17 nightly fee

Nightly resort fee: $17

Standard room size: 360 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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The Talbott Hotel is located two blocks away from The Magnificent Mile, with extensive fine dining and shopping locations within close walking distance. For those needing to easily reach the rest of the city, two L train stations and multiple bus stops are situated nearby.

Walking distance to Oak Street Beach on the shore of Lake Michigan
Several grocery store options nearby
Off-site valet or self-parking
About 15 miles northeast of Midway International Airport; 17 miles southeast of O'Hare International Airport

24-hour valet parking ($69)
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The hotel is home to 20 East, a restaurant with American-inspired fare. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, as well as a variety of beers, wines and cocktails.

Reservations accepted
Restaurants patio is open seasonally

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Kids

Kid-friendly destinations surround the hotel, including a Sprinkles Cupcakes location, are just one block away.

Cribs available upon request
Concierge can provide contact information for outside babysitters
Several rooms contain bathtubs

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

A fitness center with yoga mats and cardio and weight-training equipment is available at The Talbott Hotel. Guests will also find the 20-mile Chicago Lakefront Trail just five blocks away.

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The Talbott Hotel's three meeting rooms can host business events for up to 75 attendees. A business center with printers is also available.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout hotel

Number of meeting rooms: 3

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

The Talbott Hotel allows pets for no additional fee, though rooms with four-legged guests will not receive daily cleanings. Special pet packages are available, which offer eclectic perks like special meals for dogs at the on-site restaurant.

Pets allowed (free)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Wedding

The Talbott Hotel offers space to host intimate weddings in the Reed Room, which provides 968 square feet of indoor space for up to 75 people. The smaller McRae Room is also available on the second floor of the hotel for cocktail receptions.

Catering services

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 75

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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