Ambassador Hotel Chicago

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Sports facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60610

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Signature Suite, Terrace, City View

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

Junior Studio Suite

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, Terrace

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Ambassador Hotel Chicago

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Ambassador Hotel Chicago 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 once per stay.

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.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 8000 square feet (743 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

Ambassador Hotel Chicago is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and noon.
The Ambassador Room - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Library - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.15 miles (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 25 for adults and USD 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Ambassador Room
  • The Library

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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 movies

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

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 and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Service fee: 18 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 89.95 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 12.95 for children
  • 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, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 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 Hotel
Ambassador Hotel Chicago Chicago
Ambassador Hotel Chicago Hotel Chicago
Ambassador Chicago part of JdV by Hyatt
The Ambassador Chicago a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Ambassador Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel in Chicago!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Staff very friendly and a lot of great restaurants and bars within walking distant. Valet parking was great as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the rooms were very clean. Nice neighborhood setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Syed, Woodstock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lobby, location and service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, would definitely come back
The hotel is stunning and employees are friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom is spacious and i love how much lighting there was.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a number of times and have always had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Excellent setting, service and comfort. I will return and recommend the Ambassador for future travelers. The Ambassador is perfectly located in the Gold Coast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Robin

Room is old and needs renovating. Dirty carpet, stained bathroom floors and cracked sink. Terrible lighting in room. Drapes cover the heat source, had to leave them open if I wanted heat. Nobody answered the guest services phone. Very underwhelming experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Ilene

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Old hotel
Room was clean except carpet was stained in several places. Beds and covers were good. Bathroom was very small
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gal

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024