The Wit Hotel Review

Amazing rooftop bar with live entertainment, great cocktails and an extensive liquor selection. Service is excellent and the views are awesome as well. Some nights movies are down in the bar on the huge back wall also

Great location and great view! And the staff was top notch!

The rooms are wide and beautifully furnished, with a comfortable desk and a clean and large bathroom with a large counter space. The dining room is excellent, with a variety of various dinner themes. Overall, it's a wonderful experience staying at this hotel!

The rooftop bar was a great experience. Nice atmosphere and a good drink selection

The Wit was there perfect location to be right in the city. Everything was nearby and in walking distance. The breakfast was great. They honestly have the best croissant I've ever had. The rooftop bar was nice. The service was amazing. The valet went to our car to get a few things for us. The oatmeal cookies at the front desk are the best, nice and warm.

It's very nice with all the workers. The building itself was amazing.

The suites are nice and comfortable. The rooftop bar has a nice ambiance but all of the cocktails we ordered (a total of 4 different flavor cocktails) came out extremely bitter, we ended up abandoning the drinks and having dessert there instead. Parking is expensive but the location is amazing. When we asked for extra sheets the sheets that they sent smelled very strongly of vinegar and we could not use them. The staff was very helpful and quick to rectify any issues and we had a generally good experience.

The wit is the shhhhhh yanno it's good! So go be a good person and get your wit on.

Nice ambience and wonderful place to stay. One of the best place to stay in Chicago downtown. All the famous spot are nearby. Lots of eatery s options , river walking and metro connectivity are awesome

The room was fantastic and the tavern was amazing as well

Stayed in a nice room on the corner, staff was very attentive and the massage service was great!

The bar on the roof was a lot of fun. It's a bit expensive though

We complained several times about the heat in our room to no avail, but after I got pretty upset by my 82 degree room someone finally brought up a 5 dollar P.O.S. box fan that barely moved any air. It was only 85-90 degrees out at the worst that day but the heat lingered in our room all night long. Neither myself, nor my significant other got much sleep due to the heat. The room was also much smaller than it appeared on the website, but that is always expected. The food that we ordered from room service was honestly amazing for what it was and the staff(besides the heating issue) were extremely friendly and helpful.

==Would I stay there again?==
During the summer, NO!
During the winter, yeah I would do it.

==Would I meet a friend who is staying there just so I could order room service food?==
Yeah, probably.

I gave 3 stars just because of the food and the staff. If you are looking to stay at this hotel, I'd say go for it as long as you aren't staying when it is going to be 80 or warmer in Chicago during your stay.

First time staying at The Wit. Staff was professional and courteous. The room was clean and well ventilated. Room service was prompt and the food was good. I ordered the Tavern burger and the pretzel.

The hotel is close to the subway and many places es to eat.

A very nice hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. Has a nice lobby with spacious rooms. The hotel is very very close to every CTA train line so getting around will not be any problem. Also very close to all the best theaters (Cadillac, Oriental, and Goodman). showing some great shows. It's also steps away from the riverwalk which is a must see.

Super friendly staff, rooms are clean and great views. The bird sounds in the hall caught me off guard. The State and Lake restaurant is awesome!

The rooftop reastauraunt is great but service is meh

Went out for after-dinner drinks at the ROOF on theWit bar on the roof of the building. Although pricey, the bar service is top notch and the decoration and views are fantastic

1/2 star. I was one member of a group of 6 who were meeting up at the bar on the Saturday night of The Festival of Lights in Chicago. Two of us arrived at 5 pm. Though the bar was relatively empty we were told that since we did not have reservations we could sit at a table until it was needed for a reservation at 6 pm. Once our party members arrived we ordered drinks. At about 7 pm a supervisor came over and told us we had to leave the table because it had been reserved. We said we had been seated knowing the table would be needed at 6 pm but no one showed up. The supervisor repeated the fact that we did not have reservations so we could sit at the bar, stand or leave. We asked why we were not offered a reservation when we arrived at 5 pm? The supervisor did not have an answer and repeated his request for us to vacate the table. We asked for our tab, settled and left!

I stayed just before Christmas, sorry it took so long to post :(.. it was my first trip to Chicago. Chicago people are super friendly and the service in that city is amazing. I stayed at The Wit because of the location was so conveniently located and easy access to everything. But the best was the guest relation staff Eric his energy and passion on helping hotel guest was more the 5 star !! He can help with anything and he would go out of his way to get your questions answered. My husband and I wanted to experience our first Chicago Bears game and it was so last min he called around to give us an idea on ticket prices. We did go and the BEARS WON!! Overall the room we stayed in was very nice and clean. We stayed in the Paramount Suite very spacious and amazing view of the city!!

The hotel is nice. It is clean and with couple of restaurants with good food. I had a River view room and it was wonderful. Definitely recommend it if you're visiting Chicago.

The venue was really pretty , the staff were helpful and made the event run smoothly. I was surprised at how fast the elevators ran and how kind and respectful everyone there was. The area was spacious and had a scenic window view. I would definitely recommend this place as a venue to others.

It was awful, the suite was very nice. Serval guest in the hotel were kicked out for talking to loud in the room. We had no loud music, no drugs and they kept coming to the room about loud talking. Just friends having a good time. They're too strict, don't waste your money. My friends and I have been to serval hotels and never had a problem like this.They're much better hotels that doesn't kick you out for talking. There were serval guest outside with the same issue. This hotel is a rip off and wack. I would never recommend this place to anyone!!!! Horrible experience!!!

Very nice place and great location downtown with plenty of options around it.

It was nice and quiet and the view feom the hotel was lovely. The guest service was wonderful and i just have a great experience at this hotel

Great service and the reception desk have some good suggestions for bars

I would give a negative starts if I could. Management/Sales are one of the worst i have seen for HILTON. Being a DIamond Member, I have never seen us unprofessionalism and so un commodeting place. Stay at the HILTON GARDEN OR HAMPTON AROUND THE CORNER for better treatmet.

Nice place with a pretty good location. The best feature was the staff: very pleasant and helpful. The second best feature was the theme: humorous decor and things that make you smile such as bird noises in the hallways. The worst feature was the paid internet.

We stayed here while attending Lollapalooza this past summer. The staff welcomed us with smiles and we even got a warm cookie while checking in. The rooms were comfortable and the prices are resonable. Guests get a free entry to the Rooftop Club which is rated as one of the best nightclubs in the whole world. I will be staying here everytime I visit the city from now on.

Nice hotel with a great bar on the rooftop. Good location, right in the heart of downtown Chicago.

The wit is a great hotel in a perfect location. I've seen the rooms and they are really nice. The rooftop bar at the wit is known to be one of the best rooftops in the country. Great views of the city, really nice ambiance and good service.

The spa, the screen, the hotel is a total experience that will make you feel young. And not to mention the rooftop bar!

The staff is extremely nice. There is plenty to do in walking distance for entertainment & shopping. The hotel also has great amenities, spa, bar/lounge, club.

Parking is $65 valet off site so save yourself $20 and park just next door in the ramp for $45 and you can go back to your vehicle if you forgot something in the car. Hotel staff was very nice. We were traveling with two minors and a sitter; the rooftop bar was recommended to us as 'kid friendly' but we stopped up to check it out and in the nicest possible way the staff steered is elsewhere. Walked to the nearby Elephant and Castle and had a nice dinner.

The Wit has an amazing rooftop patio, with a retractable ceiling and movable walls. The music was excellent and the vibe and atmosphere perfect for a chill hang out with drinks and friends!

I always have a nice stay at theWit. The breakfast in the restaurant is exceptional and the rooms are nice. It is well-situated for shopping, attractions like the Art Institute or Chicago Cultural Center, and the other museums. Plus, it has great El access. I am partial to Hilton properties since I am Honors Gold, but I constantly pick theWit when I need a hotel over other Hilton brand properties and other hotels in Chicago. I have stayed there at least 5 times- more than any other Chicago hotel, so they must be doing something right, if I keep coming back.

Cool event space on the top floor, interesting building with lively bars

Love this hotel. Wonderful rooms and restaurant. Hotel staff makes this my,home away from home.

Large crowd of non hotel guests and police directly outside of the front doors was not very family friendly

I was here for a wedding and had an absolute blast.

We sprung for a Jr. Suite - great kitchen amenities, clean, modern and comfortable just as we'd hoped. The bed and bedding was super cozy and comfortable - the wall of windows overlooked downtown Chicago from our 21st floor. The staff was super attentive, getting us a cab to the airport, granting us early check in , etc. We've stayed at the Wit before and will continue to recommend and stay here.

Every time I stay in Chicago this is the go to place. The rooms are amazing, the staff is great and the Roof is top notch!

The remodeled Roof at the Wit is well done, more conducive for conversation. Geat views for dure.

The upper deck lounge was great. They hosted a work related private party and the food, drinks, and services were all top notch. I will be going back in the future.

Beautiful hotel. Helpful and courteous staff. Great location, food and drinks close by. Downstairs bar is lively with great bartenders. Rooms are clean and well maintained.

I was in desperate need of assistance and all I had to to was ask the folks at the front door and they were on top of it. My family was visiting from Texas and my older parents could not go any further on foot. They took care of them untilli could secure transportation. I commend the staff for their assistance and willingness. Thank you. Friday 20th of April 2017 10am

bad customer service I do not recommend to stay here. there are a lot many places around it better with better service. at least they don't ask you to leave the hotel and you have to pay the full amount. bad place forever

Great atmosphere with a young professional crowd. Makes for a nice happy hour location.

Went to the rooftop bar. Fun and nice atmosphere. Good place to people watch.

Great place to stay if your a tourist & need a place too stay for a couple of days

I drove my client to the wit she loved beautiful place to stay.

Fantastic trendy hotel at the iconic intersection of State and Lake Streets. Good for conferences and a weekend getaway or staycation!

Great staff and great location. Rooms are neat and modern.

Hotel staff is great. Restaurant is absolutely terrible.

Room was small and parking was way over priced. A random person knocked on our door in the middle of the night. I guess this is a common issue because I actually saw a sign about it. Staff was ok. Over all not the best value for the price.

Booked room online... Wrong room when we arrived. Needed 3 beds. Moved us to another room with 2 beds, no refund on difference for 3 nights... Spendy bar and lame dj set upstairs. Fridge didn't work. Shower head didn't work until maintenance call

This place and every employee I came into contact with were amazing. I love this hotel! Here's one reason I love it... The weather report said 50% chance of rain. Being that I'm from CA, I took it as 50% it Won't rain and I took off walking to trader Joe's about .7 mile from the hotel without an umbrella. As luck would have it when I finished shopping I came outside to a torrential downpour that wouldn't let up...after ducking into doorways as much as possible I finally made it back to theWit. I was completely saturated and the employees that greeted me when I walked in the front door of the hotel were sympathetic to my situation. I asked if I could have a cookie (they give out warm cookies all throughout the day all you need to do is ask). Sarah said sure of course you can you look like you could use a glass of wine too and she was ready to get it for me. LOL I said thank you but all I really need is a gallon of water, I picked up a bottle of wine at TJs. I told her I was going to run back out and get that before I head upstairs and Eat My Cookie and drink my wine. Sarah insisted that I let her go out and get me the water. I offered her money and she would not take it. About 10 minutes later I was up in my room and she showed up at the door with a gallon of water for me. This kind of service really made me appreciate theWit and the employees--especially Sarah.

We stayed here for two nights, and the service was fine but the rooms were just awful. They were clean enough, but so barebones and unaccommodating it made the place feel far more like a 2-star hotel than a supposed 4-star.

The water in the shower would never go hotter than luke warm, there was very little space to put our suitcases (or anything else), the walls were paper-thin and we could hear everyone in the rooms around us, the water in the room was $6 per bottle, and there was no microwave - which would not have been an issue had the room service menu not been grossly overpriced for what it offered.

Not to mention how much they charge you for parking your car ($72 per night). Unlike other hotels, nothing is included in your stay here, so be prepared to spend a lot of additional money. Two nights was $500 after all of the extra charges!

We have stayed at a lot of cheaper hotels that were far higher quality than this one, so if possible I would highly recommend going elsewhere. Very disappointed.

We were looking to book a hotel for a stay in Chicago (to see a concert at the Chicago Theatre), and theWit seemed like a nice option, so we decided to go with it. I am so glad that we did. The hotel is amazing and the people working there couldn't have been any friendlier. We had the unfortunate experience of arriving into the city at 5pm (on a Tuesday), but we were able to pull the car next to the hotel, a friendly valet attendant took it for us, we walked inside and got upgraded to a suite on the top floor, overlooking the river. I mean, what, and when does this type of service happen? We received a text message when we got to the room, asking if there was anything we needed, and if so, to just text back and they would do everything they could to assist. I've never felt so special. I felt like a rock star! :) My only complaint is that I only stayed 2 nights before I had to be back home. The room was immaculate, and had everything that we needed, plus some. The next time I go back to Chicago, I'm not even going to 'hotel shop', I'm definitely returning to theWit again. Its proximity to the theatre (about a 1 minute walk), the art museum, the river front, etc... can't be beat. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone.

Really cool rooftop bar. Good location. Room was comfy and staff was friendly. Chicago gets wild.

Great location and Hotel! Definitely going back again when i'm in town.

Suites are worth it, especially for longer stays. Had plenty of space to stretch out. Location is right in the thick of things, very convenient to get around.

The location itself is beautiful. The attraction ends there. I reserved two suites for my birthday and ordered a package where I received bottle service and a few admission bands into the rooftop bar. The first night I didn't need the package, as I was having a party offsite. When asking about my option to rescind the deal for one night, I was greeted with a snobby elitist attitude, so nasty that I opted to keep it. Then, on the night I had planned to go to ROOF, I asked if my invited guests and I could use one of the several seating areas. I was told that I could BUY a table. As if the two king suites, three cars (valet x 2 nights each) and ridiculous upgrade package wasn't enough. Furthermore, when the bottle was delivered to my room, I was ready to go to the club and asked if we could take it there. Someone from the hotel escorted us there with the bottle in hand and they refused to let us enjoy the alcohol in the club that it was just delivered from! We had to purchase drinks directly from the bar. Before we were even escorted to the bar, I got a call from the lobby telling me to come to the lobby so they could make sure all my guests were over 21. I refused, considering my room was one floor down from the club. Obviously, they weren't concerned how old my guests were when they delivered alcohol to the room. Later, when I did go to the lobby to meet some of my other guests, we, along with other patrons who were staying at the hotel, were yelled at by one of the security guards to get off the elevator. He was taking a group up to the bar, but we couldn't ride the elevator with them. He was extremely aggressive and rude. There are definitely no advantages to staying in the hotel and attending ROOF. You may as well stay somewhere else and drop by if you want to see the view. The music wasn't good, and the atmosphere itself was bland. So, the bar isn't even worth the trip. My birthday was ruined and I'll never stay there again. I did receive an apology from the staff. After the amount of money I spent, and the embarrassment they caused on my special night, an apology just doesn't make things right.

The room my husband and I stayed in was fairly large with a decent view of the city. You could also see parts of the navy pier. I was not a big fan of the valet charge but we only stayed for the night. They were very accommodating. We were able to check in about two hours early which was a big relief after a long drive.

The rooftop experience is an utter joke, and the staff is more interested in pretending they're at some it spot instead of remembering they work for the hospitality industry. No thanks. Too many other amazing rooftop experiences in Chicago that aren't complicated and welcome you.