The Buckingham Hotel

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Lounge
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
425 S Financial Place 40th floor, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Willis Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 31 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at The Buckingham Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, a 7-minute walk from Willis Tower and 13 minutes by foot from Art Institute of Chicago. .This boutique hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Millennium Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Chicago Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Willis Tower - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Soldier Field - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • LaSalle Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Franklin Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Luke's Italian Beef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taureaux Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ceres Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Shoulders Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Buckingham Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour business center, a quick walk to Willis Tower
The Buckingham Hotel offers 21 accommodations with minibars and safes. 39-inch LED televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include concierge services and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 40 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 14.03 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Spa access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40.00 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 60605

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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The Buckingham Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great stay!

Everything about thenplace qas great. 21 rooms, spacious. Comfortable and the views are phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasmyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful view, central location, comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minkyong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and modern. No hot water though; lukewarm at best. Also, inconvenient access: via an office block. It takes 2 lifts to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawntia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

FRANCISCO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique, Middleton

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in desk was accommodating, letting us check-in early and holding onto our bags after we checked out. It was clean and the window view were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A, Sturgis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Water pressure on shower a bit strong for my liking. Staff very friendly. Safe with 24 hr security on main lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella, Rock Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secure - requires a badge for entry. Nice views from 40th floor. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amazing view from 40th floor. Such a quiet hotel. Very secure. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Clean rooms. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nery

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Buckingham is a great hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrett

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

Opulence

This is my favorite Hotel. While the rooms are a bit dated, the view & luxuriousness make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024