The James

Review by: spencermfi, Los Angeles, United States

Stayed: Jan 2010

I'd recommend The James to anyone (we ourselves were directed by a locals recommendation). The design, comfort, service etc were all exemplary.

Likes:
All the basics were covered very well, from check-in to check-out. A.
Location was great (although there are many options in the area).
Design was excellent. Lots of nice details and not too quirky like some other boutique hotels. This place was PRO.
Great relaxed bar. Although the design is high-end, it was very welcoming and comfy.
Amazing bed+linens.

Dislikes:
There was some wedding party there that clearly liked to smoke WEED. I was getting a contact high in the elevators! That said, once in our room we never heard or smelled anything.
Bar closed too early - before midnight on a thursday!
JBar club next door, which they said was good was HORRIBLE.

That said, the overall experience was stellar. A great value too!

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Review by: Cathryn W. Dixson, St Louis, United States

Stayed: Jan 2010

The James is possibly the coolest hotel ever. As a young couple, we travel frequently and found this to be one of our favorite places. From interesting original art to fabulous Kiel's bath products, every detail was well thought out.

The staff met my expectations with restaurant and front desk staff who more than exceeded them.

While this hotel may seem pricey some weeks, keep checking. I got a GREAT deal on Skoosh and it will be completely worth the wait.

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Review by: World Traveler, GAITHERSBURG, United States

Stayed: Nov 2009

The James is a great boutique hotel with a modern setting. The entrance bears resemblance to the Mayfair in London. The room is also very comfortable with its down comforters. The only reason I do not rate it "Excellent" is because the elevators are few and small, but that is maybe what should be expected from a small boutique hotel.

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Review by: Christine, Naperville, United States

Stayed: Nov 2009

Definitely recommend. Fabulous location right off the Magnificent Mile.

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Review by: DZ, Goshen, United States

Stayed: Oct 2009

Simply, The James surpassed my expectations. Granted, when you stay in the heart of downtown Chicago (especially River North/Michigan Ave. areas) you pay a premium for location and the value then comes from what the facility offers and its service. The facility, staff, and service exceeded my fair but higher-than-normal expectations. I have absolutely no complaints regarding our stay on a very busy autumn college football weekend. Facility was very contemporary (for an older building), the staff always helpful and polite, and the service was everything one could reasonably expect. Due to our schedule, we did not sample the street-level restaurant (Primehouse), but appeared busy both evenings of our stay. We did have a drink in the street-level lounge located just off the lobby, and the staff there was also very congenial and accommodating . It will be very hard to consider any other hotel when looking in downtown Chicago.

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