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The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a romantic breakfast on the balcony with a city view, surrounded by a selection of cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a high ceiling, fireplace, and comfortable seating around a central coffee table.
Relax in our elegantly designed lobby, featuring a central seating area and grand staircase.
Relax in the elegant lobby, featuring a grand archway, fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.
Traditional building with a welcoming entrance, featuring a covered area with string lights and a bench.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60610
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Chicago History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite, Terrace, City View

Signature Suite, Terrace, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Suite, Terrace

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

You'll be centrally located in Chicago with a stay at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, within a 15-minute walk of Chicago History Museum and 900 North Michigan Shops. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from North Avenue Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Avenue Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Navy Pier - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wrigley Field - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 3 min drive
  • Clark-Division Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Colombe Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopsmith Tavern Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maple & Ash - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dublin Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Hotel with a restaurant, near Chicago History Museum
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast offers 279 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 279 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Ambassador Room serving guests of The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
The Ambassador Room - This bistro serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ambassador Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

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 (91 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: USD 23.47 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 117.33 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Chicago PUBLIC
Ambassador Chicago Hotel
PUBLIC Hotel
PUBLIC Hotel Chicago
Ambassador East Chicago
Ambassador East Hotel Chicago
Hotel Ambassador East
Public Chicago Hotel Chicago
PUBLIC Chicago Hotel
Ambassador Chicago
The Ambassador Chicago
Ambassador Hotel Chicago

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1052 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Chaska

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dezmon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matasha

Travelled with partner
We stayed for 4days/3nights. We were given a free King bed upgrade upon arrival. We were also given free breakfast and bar drinks vouchers for each day or our stay. Pretty good (free food). Very lovely/safe area. Took many late night walks around the area and 3-4 blocks down to Lake Shore Drive waterfront. Used hotel parking for $65.00 daily rate, parking is HORRIBLE in the Chi. Had a personal car but used Uber/Taxi. Great clean, safe, accommodating hotel! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird dining instructions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

No help with charges or calls.

Parking was very unclear! We went to a garage we were told to go to and the attendant tried to overcharge. We then went to hotel to check in where we stood in line for at least 30 minutes. Then the lady at desk couldn’t help. Got another person who told me we would get our receipt when we checked out and we did not! Breakfast was good but we didn’t have enough towels both days. It was loud at night. Desk wouldn’t answer the phone the many times we called. Then when I got home I saw a $70.18 charge that says it was made at 5:17 am. I didn’t order anything but I can’t get anyone to answer a phone to help and they won’t answer email. Seems like I’m stuck unless I dispute the credit card bill. Would not do this again. It was very stressful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cherron

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees for breakfast ( everyone does not eat PORK) there were no turkey, chicken options. Everyone doesn’t drink alcohol! Ice only on 8th & 17th floor. So inconvenient! Uncomfortable mattress. Carpet stained! Couch dirty and stained. I paid over $1200 and I willl never recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
noisy, dirty, expensive fees. when I was doing the checkout a lot of police in the lobby. stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Varfley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking cost a lot. The room was average; there were stains on the carpet, a crack in the sink, and the window curtain was broken. The TV had problems. They make me paid for drinks even though I don't drink and i told them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great but the charging system at this hotel is confusing to the point of seeming outright deceptive. Low room rates with mandatory fees that make it pretty expensive. I guess these fees might be buried in the Orbitz info but is far from obvious. We heard several other guests complaining loudly about the fees.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a little tired, needs some TLC. We were caught in a transition from Hyatt to a new hotel collection, wasn't the best service ~
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Avoid. So many hidden fees it’s outrageous. Pubic hair in my tub when I checked in. For what I’m paying (which was at least $500 over what I was led to believe I’d spend) I’d expect a clean tub in the bathroom. Was told my incidental charge of $125 would be refunded. It hasn’t. Forced to pay $89 a night for breakfast and an alcoholic beverage (what if you don’t drink???). I was charged $337 for 2 nights for that. The math isn’t mathing. So scammy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mbugua, Fairfax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The significant upcharge at check-in was an unexpected and unpleasant surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the hotel is wonderful and adds to the ambience. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although Expedia clearly states that breakfast is included in the price paid, as well as taxes and fees, I was ultimately charged an EXTRA $132.27 for breakfast I do not eat, alcohol I do not drink, and attraction discount coupons I cannot use. As a frequent user of Expedia, I am in shock that you would associate and have a relationship that scams your customers into fees post reservation. Expedia, has a long and highly respected reputation for being reputable and honest. However, this is not the case with this reservation. This is the first time that this has ever happened to me, and hopefully the last. Under contract law, any and all additional fees must be disclosed PRIOR TO sale and purchase. I received notification after my reservation was made, and I was getting on a flight to come to Chicago for court in the morning and then departing. Please be advised that prior notification is the only legal way to charge fees if they are to be known and agreed upon. These fees were not known, no prior notice was given, and they were not agreed upon in my contract. These are unlawful fees, as well as discriminatory against those who, like I, do not drink alcohol. Regarding breakfast, it clearly states in my contract with Expedia that it is included in the fee, and there will be no extra fee. Plus, discount coupons for attractions have no monetary value, so there can be no charge for this. Yet, I ended up paying $132.27 EXTRA at check-in, nonetheless.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1) I tried all day to reach someone at the hotel so that I could discuss sleeping arrangements for my stay and make sure the hotel knew that there would be four people staying in my room (my husband and I and our two teenage daughters). I could not find a number that actually connected me with the hotel. 2) I tried messaging the hotel through both the hotel’s website and the Expedia app and did not receive a reply. 3) When we checked in, I confirmed that the front desk was aware I had my two daughters with me and that we would be using the pullout couch, yet no extra linens were present in the room and we had to call late at night after our concert for someone to bring us linens. 4) The pullout mattress was very old and dirty and under the pullout was a ton of old food and dirt. I understand it’s just a pullout, but when I’ve paid for an upgraded room in order to use the pullout for my kids, it still matters how well maintained and comfortable that sleeping arrangement is. 5) The extra fees were extremely excessive and didn’t even provide us with breakfast for my whole family. The advertised price is completely misleading as the final price was twice what I booked it for. 6) The air conditioning unit was crazy loud. Again, I understand this is a historic building, but that’s something very fixable. The staff was pleasant, but the other issues were enough that we won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not like the $89 per day resort fee that is not inlcuded in the initial price quote. Would like it to be optional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lonnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

zachariah C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to improve there capacity to service check-ins, there was a line that went through the entire entrance that took an hour wait to check-in. They said it was always busy like this. They only had two at the front desk. Otherwise very happy stay here, although we lost a couple hours of our one night stay waiting to check in...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mihaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025