I booked this room through Priceline. Why would anyone pay $260 + $40 tax when on Priceline you can get a four star room for $80 + tax for this hotel?

I checked into this hotel on a Thursday night; I arrived at the hotel counter only to find the hotel attendant on a personal phone call; he neither smiled at me nor did he end his conversation for quite some time. After a while, all he said was sorry in a neutral tone; I proceeded to ask for a king size bed (instead of two double beds) and was told that none was available. (Incidently, when I went to ask the hotel attendant recommendations for restaurants in the area, he told me to ask the concierge, without even realizing that no one was staffed at the concierge desk.)

I was disappointed that I was given the room right next to the elevator, especially when young children screamed nonstop in the elevator lobby when I was attempting to sleep. It goes to say that I did not exactly have a peaceful night's sleep in this hotel.

What's more is that there was some rattling noise from the air conditioning. I set the room to a comfortable 70 degrees; however the level of noise was annoying, especially when you are trying to sleep.

For a four star room, the beds were not as comfortable as they should be. They seemed to be "over used." As for the furniture, most of it seemed worn even if it would considered to be elegant. I was also disappointed that the televisions were not plasma screens.

The bathroom, however, was wonderful. Granite counters, spacious floor plan, "spa" toiletries, and a nice shower system helped to counter the problems with the room.

Overall, I would stay here again if I can get the Priceline rate. Otherwise, I would not!

We spend a few long weekends every year in Chicago and this time, we opted to try the Wyndham Hotel with our two young children (7 and 9). We had a lovely experience. The hotel is immaculate (and, if you were to ask my husband, I'm ridiculously fussy), the room was clean and bright (moderately sized, great linens, large and clean bathroom), the pool was small but terrific (with adjacent locker rooms as well as unisex sauna and steam rooms) and the workout room was great (it even opened 10 minutes early - at 5:20 a.m. I often am frustrated by workout facilities that don't open early enough).

The best part? The location. It was amazing to us that just one block off Miracle Mile, traffic can diminish so considerably (in fact, the intersections around the Wyndham are marked by stop signs, not traffic lights). The Wyndham is amid high-rise residences, hotels, and office buildings, but quaint and so quiet at ground level. A larger Corner Bakery (a breakfast favorite) is across the street with indoor and outdoor seating. TGI Fridays is down the street, as are other eateries (but, again, you're just a block off Miracle Mile and blocks from Rush Street, so the eating and shopping opportunities are endless). We also liked that it is located about midway (north/south) on the Mile, making everything so convenient.

Wyndham staff members were exceedingly polite and helpful, from the doorman to the concierge and front desk. Always holding doors, asking if we needed help, talking to our children -- just great. (When we arrived, we were given a room with a view of a concrete wall and asked to be moved, which was done without question. Our new view was great -- and just a few floors up. The room was a bit larger, too.)

We didn't eat in the hotel restaurants, but they were crowded at meal times - a good sign.

If there was any drawback (and I'm not sure this even qualifies), it's that the hotel doesn't have a large lobby. While it's elegant, it doesn't invoke the opulence (or hum with the activity) of some of the larger or older hotels (like the Drake or the Intercontinental). But, it's lovely (marble floors; curved staircase, pianist at the baby grand, elegant furniture) and quiet.

The Wyndham is a new Chicago favorite for us.

This was the third time I have stayed here and have been satisfied each time. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the bathrooms are very large- for downtown chicago.

The service is good and the rates are usually better than most. I booked a room with a king sized bed thru the hotel web site for $160 per night.

My biggest complaint is the hotel's close proximity to Northwestern hospital. If your room is on the hospital side you will her ambulances, usually several per night. A minor annoyance is the need to take one elevator to get to the lobby and then change elevators to get to your room.

In the category of Mich. ave area hotwels for under $200 per night I think this hotel is one of the best. Over $200, I'd look at Sofitel or Omni.

After staying at this Hotel we were lured into buying into a timeshare promo with Wyndham Vacations. We got a call after a couple months asking how we enjoyed our stay. They took $89 from us. I called 2 days later to get our money back. We did not get our money back and amazingly there is no record of my call. They refuse to give me back my $89. I have gone as high as the corporate office and have filed a complaint with the Missouri Attourney Generals office. There are multiple complaints against Wyndham Vacations! Stay away!