The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60610
  • Place, State Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Suite, Terrace, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Chicago

You'll be centrally located in Chicago with a stay at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, within a 15-minute walk of Chicago History Museum and 900 North Michigan Shops. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North Avenue Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • State Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Avenue Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

Hotel with a restaurant, near Chicago History Museum
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast offers 279 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 279 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Ambassador Room serving guests of The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
The Ambassador Room - This bistro serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Reviews

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1248 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura, Glenview

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

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

4/10 Poor

Risa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

christen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Only good thing is the location. They charge a 120 dollar resort fee daily. Which I wasn’t aware of until it was too late. Dirty. Old. Filthy carpets. Slow drains. Very grungy. Terrible food. Service subpar. Watched employee at the counter mess on her phone without acknowledging there were people standing there to be helped! Clearly ignoring customers. Eventually another employee stepped in and started helping people. Another employee told me they couldn’t add on a night for me and that it had to be done online. And I was standing right in front of him. Don’t understand why he could not do it. I added the night before I was blindsided by the 120 daily resort fee. Although you may find a cheap price… don’t do it… spend the money on a nicer hotel. Def not worth it and I would not recommend at all. Very disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin, Batavia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Beware of add ons

I was charged an additional $140 for “resort fees” upon checking in for things I didn’t ask for nor needed. Very upsetting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge, Oceanside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and history at this hotel. It was very interesting to see the many photos of people who have visited it over the years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Varinderpal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We just checked in, and the room is completely unacceptable. The bathroom is dirty, the sheets weren’t made, and the room looks used and unclean. During our stay, there was no housekeeping, the bathroom was never cleaned, and there was no room service as no one even picked up the calls. We had booked a junior suite, but when we received the keys, it wasn’t cleaned and unavailable, so we were downgraded to a regular room instead. This level of service is extremely disappointing and unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, we were able to walk everywhere we needed to get to! tons of shopping and food close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and comfortable for the price. Breakfast was very good and the ticket for dinner with Jazz music. Nice experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nurelign, TRENTON

The worst experience we had during our stay was there was no bedding ready for the sofa bed and wnen we asked for pillows we were told the house keeping is gone and couldn't be delivered
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charged us a surprise resort fee that doubled the price of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stranded in Chicago

Unexpectedly stuck in Chicago and Ambassador took good care of me!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin Peilin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated 3 star with very high fees. Great location. Would not recommend for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025