Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 60 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Valet parking is also offered at a fee of USD 74 per day, with in/out privileges as well. Reservations are not required for parking.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including features like step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Chicago, just a 2-minute walk from State Street and 7 minutes on foot from Michigan Avenue. It is also 0.5 miles from the Chicago Riverwalk and 0.8 miles from Millennium Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown

Average nightly price at Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$105
February	$111
March	$165
April	$191
May	$359
June	$388
July	$333
August	$306
September	$387
October	$294
November	$160
December	$126

What guests think

At Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North, guests consistently praise the walkable River North location, friendly staff (especially the breakfast team), and a satisfying included breakfast, making it a convenient base for sightseeing, dining, and transit.

Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with many noting spacious layouts for downtown and reliable basics. Common trade-offs include frequent city noise from the fire station opposite, off-site or expensive parking, and occasional issues like slow or out-of-service elevators, intermittent housekeeping, and a building-wide AC outage reported during some stays. Expect a well-located, budget-friendly stay with warm service if you can tolerate urban noise.

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Facilities

Parking is off site a couple of blocks or via costly valet, and several guests reported slow or out-of-service elevators. A building-wide AC outage occurred during some stays; the gym is described as functional.

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Cindy

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay here again. It was a nice location and close to places were were going. We could walk to nearly everything. Parking was a couple of blocks away and somewhat pricy but considering it is Chicago and parking is at a premium we managed fine. The breakfast was good and those serving it kept up with the demand easily. They even came around and took our plates from us when we were finished. I have never had a hotel where they did that. The second elevator was not working during our stay. They opened up the service elevator to the patrons use though. It helped alleviate some of the wait time during breakfast and checkout times. The room was well maintained and clean. My only complaint is that is was impossible to regulate a comfortable temperature in the room. At 68 it was freezing and the placement of the vent was such that it blew right on the bed so the first night we froze. If the temperature was set to 69 it blew HOT air and it was terribly uncomfortable. There was no between. We ended up turning it off. Overall the plus outweighs the minus and it was a great place to stay.

8

Amin

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When we arrived to check in it was 90 degrees and the stifling hot in the lonby. The hotel HVAC was broken since the previous night and no one had informed us sonwe were completely unprepared. We were also told there was no estimate of when the ac would be repaired. We had to wait for over 2 hours in the unpleasant heat and humidity while the staff tried to make arrangements to pit us up at another property in the area. In the end things worked out but I don’t think we’ll ecer book this hotel again aftet this experience.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

overall, had a great experience at this hotel. only complaint is cost of parking - $79 a day to park your vehicle and can only be valet parking.

10

Dikikia

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall nice and clean hotel with friendly staff. Only thing parking is 2 blocks away for $60 day or Valet on the premises for $75 day which I researched ahead of time so I was aware but others may not.

8

Allan

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A/C was not working in building.

4

Bibiana

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, I encountered some issues during my stay. Firstly, the air conditioning was not functioning on both days of my stay. This was during summer time, the room and the whole building remained uncomfortably warm. Additionally, I noticed that my room was not cleaned after the first night. The bed was not made, and the bathroom was not refreshed. This oversight was disappointing and did not meet the standards of cleanliness and service I expect from a hotel. I trust that these issues can be reviewed and addressed to improve the experience for future guests.

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Samir

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel itself was nice and good price for downtown. Wish i would have known that the self park garage was a couple blocks away. I wouldnt have stayed there for this reason, but I imagine thats a common experience for downtown hotels. I ended up just paying extra for valet, which i would never otherwise do. Otherwise the stay was nice, bed was comfy, room was clean. They even give you earplugs if you dont sleep well with downtown city noises. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall 3 stars solely because of the parking situation. Maybe my misunderstanding...oh well!

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Judith

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator was down. Long wait. Able to use staff elevator which was clearly inconvenient for them. Key cards stopped working before check out time. Very frustrating to come back from breakfast to find ourselves locked out of our room. Back standing in line at the single elevator. Staff very friendly! Great location.

8

Simon

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel was very clean and tidy, and it was located in a good location as it was within walking distance to River Walk, and the Mag Mile. Very vibrant restaurant scene. Housekeeping services were good. The king-sized room was a bit small for two adults and one child (there was no pull out couch). No safe or microwave. My wife enjoyed using the gym. Paid parking is in another building one street south of the hotel, and you can either pay for self park or for valet, which is a little more expensive, but it's not far of a walk if you choose self pay. Breakfast was a little lacking in terms of variety compared to other three star hotels we've been to, but Javier and Fanny helped to make up for the shortcomings as they cheerfully greeted us each morning, and they both made us feel welcomed by asking how we were doing, getting to know us a bit, and provided some helpful tips as to what to do in the city. I did not get his name, but there was a young man with very long, dark hair, and a moustache who works at the front desk (generally in the evenings) who provided great customer service, and genuinely seemed to care about the comfort of his guests. Although other front desk staff were nice, he took extra care to ensure our needs were met, took time to answer questions.

10

Mark

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great. We had great space in our room. The only problem was the elevator that was out of service during our entire visit. We had numerous long waits to catch an elevator.

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained. A few guests reported issues such as odors, missed housekeeping, or isolated cleanliness lapses.

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MARY

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is in a great location, but it’s very dated. It was not very clean. The hotel has 19 stories, and their breakfast area only allows for less than 100 people. Always crowded and never anywhere to sit.

10

Sonia

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff and clean rooms.

2

Raed

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean

10

Morgan

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless and great staff and breakfast

10

Salma

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

it was clean

6

Dale

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Okay for the most part the room was great except for no microwave in the room, hardly any outlets in the room! In this day and age people have phones and gadgets! The tv was on the small side with limited channels and a guide. A lot of times we would go into the bathroom it would have some kind of sewer smell in it. The complementary breakfast left a lot to be desired for who doesn’t have a waffle maker these days. I get parking is limited in big cities but 74 dollars a night?

10

Michael

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and in a very nice spot in the downtown area!!!

6

Beth

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I came to stay with my daughters for a weekend in Chicago. We came to stay at the Fairfield on Friday night, and were very pleased with our room, as it was clean and very comfortable and had an excellent view. However, after we got home from seeing a theater production downtown, I came back into the room and took off my shoes. I felt something stuck to the bottom of my sock as I walked across the room, and found that it was a clump of marijuana that somehow had not gotten picked up off of the hotel room floor. it smelled terrible and was an unfortunate thing to have to go through with my two daughters. I wish the room did not have that experience, because everything else about the hotel was great.

10

Kristen

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Staff were considerate and friendly . Our room on the 8th floor had a lovely view and we felt safe. Room was clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend.

10

Jason

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was excellent and very nice and helpful. The room was clean and very spacious. Really enjoyed our stay.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious and beds comfortable, though some are smaller with limited storage and dim bathroom lighting. Light sleepers note city and fire-station noise; several mentions of no in-room microwave and occasional maintenance quirks.

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Melissa

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was clean & check-in staff was super friendly & accommodating. Location was great. Breakfast was okay but the breakfast staff was super friendly. The bed was comfortable. The water pressure in the show was terrible. Nice & clean room!

6

cristian

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did encounter a maintenance problem in the bathroom — the faucet was not functioning properly and the sink was clogged, which made it inconvenient to use.

10

Andrew

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good size room. Comfy bed. TV let you use your own streaming accounts. Functional gym. Good hot breakfast.

6

Rose

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good and the coffee was tasty. Room was comfy but it overlooked the alleyway which was super loud with bottles being emptied into bottle bins and the noise of generators. I think the windows are super thin. Had a great experience otherwise but had to sleep with earplugs in!

8

Emily

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The lighting (or lack of) in the rooms is terrible. It was very difficult to see in the bathrooms and impossible to apply make-up properly.

10

Shawn

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This stay was amazing. The hotel staff was extra friendly and helpful. Very clean room. They had free breakfast every day. Good location to walk within 15 mins to most places or a short Lyft. There's no microwave in the room. They have a microwave in the lobby to use. I would definitely stay here again.

8

Victoria

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay while I spent the week in Chicago with my college roomates. Everything was amazing! The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because the pullout couch left something to be desired. We booked a room with a king bed and a full/queen pullout couch (for 3 adults total). I understand it is a pullout couch, so it wasn't going to be as nice as a regular bed, but I definitely wish I spent the extra $50 (for a 3 night stay) for a 2 double/queen bed room.

2

Ebrima

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very small rooms, no microwave. I still did not get my deposit back yet.

8

Simon

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel was very clean and tidy, and it was located in a good location as it was within walking distance to River Walk, and the Mag Mile. Very vibrant restaurant scene. Housekeeping services were good. The king-sized room was a bit small for two adults and one child (there was no pull out couch). No safe or microwave. My wife enjoyed using the gym. Paid parking is in another building one street south of the hotel, and you can either pay for self park or for valet, which is a little more expensive, but it's not far of a walk if you choose self pay. Breakfast was a little lacking in terms of variety compared to other three star hotels we've been to, but Javier and Fanny helped to make up for the shortcomings as they cheerfully greeted us each morning, and they both made us feel welcomed by asking how we were doing, getting to know us a bit, and provided some helpful tips as to what to do in the city. I did not get his name, but there was a young man with very long, dark hair, and a moustache who works at the front desk (generally in the evenings) who provided great customer service, and genuinely seemed to care about the comfort of his guests. Although other front desk staff were nice, he took extra care to ensure our needs were met, took time to answer questions.

10

Jessica

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was great. The location was perfect for walking to many different activities. The beds were very comfortable and rooms very roomy. We had an excellent stay and this will be our go to hotel when we are in Chicago.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with consistently friendly, accommodating staff and standout breakfast hosts. There are occasional service hiccups like being walked due to overbooking or challenges getting housekeeping or refunds.

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Brian

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel location was perfect for the event we were in town for. Easy access, walking distace to restaurants, clubs, shopping and the River walk area. The staff were all so kind and very good at their jobs. The crew that work in the breakfast area are sensational. They sre very welcoming and attentive to everything going on there. It can get really busy sometimes, and they are so helpful. They deserve a lot of credit for making our stay even better. Thanks guys!

10

Nancy

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The service we received from India at the front desk was exceptional! She checked my party of 5 in with ease and assured we got the accommodations we needed. All our questions were answered, and she was always pleasant to talk to. Other comments: our hotel room was right across the fire station so it can get a little noisy (we didn’t mind as we were on the 16th floor but just a heads up). We assumed the self-parking ramp would be on site but it is actually 2 blocks away, which was still very reasonable. By the way, this is the first hotel review I’ve ever left, and it’s all because of India’s delightful personality!!! Would totally stay here again next time I’m in Chicago.

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Stefan

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great until we had to check out a day early and weren’t granted a refund on the unused night!

8

Steven

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, good location, had a bit of a hiccup where the hotel overbooked our first night, and had to walk us to a less than ideal hotel. They did get us back the next morning which worked out great.

6

Nejdik

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The housekeeping was terrible! I asked 3 days in a row for housekeeping, and finally they came just the day before my last day of stay.

10

Megan

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful staff and great location!

10

Krzysztof

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a great stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good and changed slightly day to day. Kitchen staff was the best I have ever experienced in my travels. Despite the amount of people trying to grab a breakfast, staff was doing an awesome job keeping up and making sure there was no shortage of anything. We also had a small incident related to guests in the room next to ours, and this was handled in professional manner and to our satisfaction. Thank you Jose. We will most likely stay again at this hotel the next time we are in Chicago.

10

Kate

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at this hotel are outstanding! Extremely helpful and friendly!

10

REBECCA

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Efficient and respectful valet, welcoming and accommodating front desk and wonderful breakfast service provided by Fannie and Javier! Clean rooms/hotel, great location downtown and an overall superb experience staying here!

10

Cynthia

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We absolutely loved our stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Chicago. All front office staff we dealt with were absolutely incredible, so nice and helpful. The breakfast lounge was always well organized and clean but the staff Javier, Jose, Tomas and Fanny completely outdid themselves by the food and friendliness. The rooms were very nice and clean. All staff we came across were very friendly. We’ll definitely come back to this hotel again. 10/10 for sure

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Location

Central River North location is walkable to the Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile, restaurants, and transit. The fire station directly across the street creates recurring siren noise, which some guests found disruptive.

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sandra

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy and fast. Javier and Fannie were very friendly and attentive at breakfast. Easy walk to Michigan Ave and Riverwalk. Very walkable, but farther to Navy Pier and Millennium Park. Love this location.

10

Benjamin

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property, good location for visiting downtown

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George

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convient location. Riverwalk, navy pier, plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

10

Joy

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location! So many restaurants right outside the door and walking distance to a lot of downtown sights.

10

Alberto

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location, clean, super friendly staff and breakfast is included

10

Melissa

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We received the best service at this hotel! Everyone from front desk staff to valet to staff in the breakfast area was amazing - friendly and helpful. There’s a busy firehouse across the street. It didn’t bother us but may bother some. The hotel and staff made up for it. Well done, Fairfield Inn!

10

Brian

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Jason

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was exceptionally located in the centre of Downtown Chicago which made walking to attractions very easy. The are a ton of restaurants close by and the area seemed safe.

8

Jonathan

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent room. Amazing view. Great location. Fire department noise was somewhat disruptive to sleep.

10

Moira

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very kind, hotel was clean and convenient. Only thing to note is the location is right across from the fire station so you may hear the crew heading out a few times in the night.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is widely appreciated and the staff earn frequent praise, though variety and seating can feel limited at busy times and some items run cool. Overall, a convenient morning option.

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Michael

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, centrally located hotel with good breakfast and friendly, efficient staff

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Chris

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hot breakfast is very good, hosts Javier and Fannie are welcoming and efficient, tendi ng to any needs.

8

Erik

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The food area was overcrowded and the food was cold. We had to skip.

10

Lynn

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spotless room, comfortable bed. The highlight for me was breakfast: creamy oatmeal with many options for toppings (sliced almonds, granola, raisins, and my favorites: tiny chocolate chips and blueberry compote). Also yummy scrambled eggs which I had with salsa. The breakfast crew was welcoming and ever cheerful. Loved it!

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Alexandria

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I really liked the room we stayed in. It was very clean and room service was good! However, I think the breakfast was lacking options. The main reason I booked this hotel was for the included breakfast. I just wish there were more options to choose from.

10

Gloria

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Javier is excellent!! Breakfast Excellent

10

Robyn

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was a great addition, and the breakfast staff were so welcoming and attentive!

8

Amit

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a comfortable stay, we liked it. The breakfast menu was little limited but worth noticing.

10

Michael

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value! Great location! Very good complimentary breakfast with 2 fantastic hosts each morning. Javier and Frannie were extremely friendly and helpful. They brightened our day.

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Megan

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with lots of shopping and restaurants nearby. It is a noisy area with a fire station right across the street. The room was comfortable enough, but showed signs of wear (the desk chair was all cracked, the carpeting had a bare spot, etc.) The breakfast was ok—but only 2 hot items—sugared waffles and sausage patties. Overall, it was a good stay for a quick overnight family trip.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $182	2 $192	3 $282	4 $297	5 $231	6 $312	7
8 $215	9 $210	10 $306	11 $301	12 $203	13 $254	14 $283
15 $214	16 $309	17 $454	18 $377	19 $203	20 $226	21 $279
22 $147	23 $131	24 $132	25 $146	26 $160	27 $232	28 $271
29 $235	30 $315

Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Downtown-River North

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