This hotel is just off the main shopping street of Chicago - the Maginificent Mile - and as such is in an ideal location for walking to shops, almost all tourist sites and restaurants. It calls itself 'The Avenue' and the 'Crowne Plaza' sign is difficult to see making it hard to find if you aren't aware. The reception area... More

We stayed at the Avenue one night. The only bright spot was the bed. The bed was wonderful, very comfortable. The rooms are dated, clean, but dated. We had a Groupon for a suite which made the hotel a little more palatable, had I paid the full rate I would have been very disappointed. There are plenty of other options... More

We went on a busy summer weekend getaway, and found paradise. Not only was our room complimentary upgraded, but the concierge sent us to the cheesecake factory with his card. We had priority seating and had a table in no time at all, and there were others complaining about waiting over an hour! More

My husband and I traveled to Chicago during the week of St. Patrick's Day and had a wonderful stay at the Avenue Crowne Plaza. We had purchased a Groupon for our room and added one additional night above the two from our deal. We were allowed to stay in the same suite the entire time despite our separate reservations which... More

Like another reviewer said, "It's a hotel" Nothing special. The rooms are kind of tucked together at weird angles so it felt like you were entering a closet to get to your room. We had two rooms and all four keys to those rooms stopped working at the same time. The front desk person, instead of apologizing and just reactivating... More

This hotel is just one block off the Magnificent Mile, which also puts it within a short walk of the lake and metro stops. The location is superb, but it's "just a hotel," if you know what I mean. Good, but nothing spectacular. The room was clean, the bathroom has a hair dryer... But the room has an odd layout... More

My husband bought a coupon from living social. The package included a one night stay at one of their suites with a romantic dinner. 03/02/12 Friday late afternoon my husbands calls me and tells me he is going to run a little late from work and since it started snowing outside, i was worried we will not be able to... More

Nice location, great value, comfortable and clean, quiet, small room and bathroom (#2719). In-room safe and coffee pot. I liked the Neutrogena bath products. The Sky Lounge breakfast was a little pricey so we went around the corner to the Corner Bakery for a nice breakfast. Front desk was helpful providing a map and directions. More

We booked this hotel via a groupon special and scored a king bedroom suite for a great price. Check-in was fast and easy and my husband presented his Crowne rewards card so we got a coupon for a free drink at Elephant and Castle (right by lobby) and a 15 percent off coupon for breakfast buffet at the sky lounge... More