Marc Mullie

Review of Waldorf Astoria Chicago

I have stayed in many 5 star hotels all over the w...

I have stayed in many 5 star hotels all over the world. This is a great hotel, very chic. This is my 4th night of a 5 night stay. Staff are wonderful and friendly. Rooms are stunning, many with fireplaces and balconies if you enjoy a cigar. The only small downside is the main restaurant Margeaux. It is a Parisian style brasserie-bistrot, beautifully appointed but extremely noisy as there is no closed section for the dining tables from the extremely noisy bar. Even if the food is great I would not eat here for that reason. This is a waste and does not do justice to the talented chef.

To my mind this place is better than the 4 Seasons (which I have stayed in) at half the price (admittedly not cheap). Great location and great hotel for a couple.