Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

2.5 star property

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A grand staircase with marble steps and black balusters, leading to a lobby area with a chandelier and large windows.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A building with a balcony adorned with flower boxes containing various flowers, a sign for Holiday Inn Express, and a street view with parked cars and buildings in the background.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other foods.
A spacious lobby with a large wooden floor, black reception desk, and a large TV screen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪6 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 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
(86 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(42 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 this property

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

A fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG offers 175 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 10 minutes on foot from Chicago Riverwalk
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coworking spaces. Free breakfast is served. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 628 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1182 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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, comfy bed. Would definitely choose this hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay through and through; staff was great, hotel was spotless, and our room was in perfect condition when we got there! Rooms are a bit small but still good otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha Arcadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was close by, we were in the perfect spot. Have fun in this hotel, this was an amazing property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was really nice. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect! Just off Michigan avenue so access to bus. Also walking distance from restaurants and some attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and so accommodating! Thank you or a wonderful visit!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location!! Well organized!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aftan

Liked: Cleanliness
It looks just like it’s advertised. Lovely breakfast and the staff was amazingly friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wuilibaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lainie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, decent breakfast, clean room. Close to amenities. Easy parking (for the fee).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast is standard so just ok. WiFi is great, rooms are the smallest rooms I’ve ever been in but staff was really nice and overall it was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, 24 hour fitness center
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops close, great location. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel super clean, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in Chicago! The staff at the front desk were super friendly and happily helped us with changing to a bigger room when we realized the room we originally booked was a little bit to small for us. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Shriya

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

6/10 Okay

Tydale

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