Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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640 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(80 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Chicago

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG is centrally located in Chicago, a 3-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 10 minutes by foot from Chicago Riverwalk. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Millennium Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Willis Tower.

What's nearby

  • Bally's Casino Chicago - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 15 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bally's Casino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG offers 175 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 175 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a vending machine and bicycle tour information.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 65 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

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 (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 16 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 45
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 65.00 per day (49 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chicago-Magnificent Mile Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Magnificent Mile
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Chicago-Magnificent Mile
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Magnificent Mile Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Mile

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1103 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wuilibaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room, views and walkable to everything. The staff was so warm and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, 24 hour fitness center
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joaquina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very polite and when I had an issue they made sure I had everything I needed. Will stay again. Their location is perfect too. Walking distance to all shopping and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shriya

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and room was spotless. Excellent value for the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tydale

Disliked: Staff & service
Bigger size, inside pool, better breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JIMENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were nice & they had toilettries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautifully rustic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, accesible to nearby establishments and staff were so polite and helpful to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit of a tiny room, but overall a great experience, great location, great breakfast included in your stay and kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel super clean, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeckmaly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and everything clean. The staff was exceleent and also the breakfast is a plus one!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic room which was clean and regularly attended by housekeeping. Staff helpful. Good location for downtown area and Navy Pier. Some good restaurants in walking distance (Portillos, Giordano’s).
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean but a bit dated. Loved the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

This hotel is in a great location in the heart of Chicago! The rooms are tiny but the amenities are great! It is called the tiny hotel of Chicago! I would recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bakhtiyor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel has a very good location, clean rooms and an excellent breakfast. The rooms are clean, but quite small and have no refrigerator or microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, adequate breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful to me and the amenities helped as well such as breakfast being served each day. The location was perfect for site seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nihara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immediately greeted by the nicest smiles and hospitality. Creating a warm inviting atmosphere. The front desk ladies did a great job welcoming us . Room was clean and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was amazing and the free breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clarinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very convenient for me, 9 minute walk to the river walk, 1 min walk to the Bally casino and surrounded by restaurants it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025