From the moment we arrived we were stunned with the excellence of this hotel. Certainly not your standard, all amenities, cookie-cutter place, which to me was much of the charm. The staff were incredibly friendly, swift and accomodating. The James is extremely clean and well taken care of. It is in a fantastic location and I would stay there again... more

My husband and I stayed here on a business trip booked by a client. It has a beautiful lobby and bar, wonderful fitness room, rich furnishings and details in the rooms, and a very friendly and helpful staff. It also has doggie treats and pet pampering options if you travel with your animals. Our group had dinner, drinks, and desserts... more

Having stayed at many hotels in Chicago, we booked The James on Orbitz at a fantastic price! We paid $135.00 a night (half off of the hotel's website rate). The staff are so friendly and helpful. The restaurant is really nice and has great food. The bar is relaxed and trendy and full of people. The beds are comfy and... more

My wife and I stayed at the James recently and we had a great experience. The hotel as others have mentioned is in an ideal location. It's in a quiet location, yet so close to many neighborhoods that you want to go to. We upgraded to a studio room which was totally worth the additional cost. It didnt have all... more

My girlfriend and I just returned from a Memorial Day weekend getaway to Chicago, where we stayed at The James. We found a great deal on Expedia a couple of weeks earlier (a non-refundable rate of $176/night for 3 nights) and found it to be a bargain compared to what we could've paid to stay at inferior hotels nearby. We... more

Amazing hotel, best in Chicago!! Great location right next to magnificent mile and an amazing restaurant in the hotel. Best steak I've eaten! The rooms were spacious (we booked a suite) and the staff all seemed very professional. We went to a few blues clubs (try B.l.u.e.s for the best you'll hear since the 60's). I would go back anytime... more

Family of four recently stayed just for fun. We loved the James. Excellent hotel; safe location; helpful and friendly staff; great facilities; had everything we needed; clean; well organized; sophisticated but not snooty; the location is perhaps the best we've ever stayed in (and we've visited Chicago numerous times). We will definitely return. more

Let me just say that this is one of the finest hotels I have ever had the pleasure of staying. The staff was just the nicest and most professional I have seen in quite some time. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. When I arrived at the hotel the doormen met us by our cab, unloaded our luggage and... more

From the welcome at check-in to the hellos from maintenance staff as they passed by, I don't believe I have ever stayed in a more welcoming hotel. The lobby and bar are very comfortable and are modern without being impersonal. The room was spacious, beds luxurious and some style elements really gave it some personality. Toiletry products by Kiehls are... more