The Talbott, Autograph Collection

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At the Laurel…Jorge is such a great host! The servers were excellent and well mannered! The appetizers were next level…food was out of this world!!!

The Talbott was recently refreshed and the makeover is chic! I stayed in room 1605, which is a quiet room on the top floor and tucked away from the main hallway. This was a larger room with a king bed, couch, and a chair. One unique touch was the overhead recessed lighting. In the room there are bathrobes, Nespresso machine, Grown Alchemist products and plenty of outlets. I pleased to see the addition of the water stations located near the elevators on each floor. Your amenity fee includes 2 drinks at the bar in the lobby, which includes non-alcoholic options like Evian sparkling water. Come check out the updated Talbott!

No bellhop. No one at desk at check in and no way to call. Then someone appeared from the back. Noted my Marriott status and gave me drink coupons. Stated didn't need breakfast coupons "because the restaurant knows." Well they didn't so next morning had to go back to front desk with waiter and get the coupons from a different receptionist. We had breakfasts + one dinner in restaurant "Laurel" that were fine not memorable. Used to be apartments so rooms spacious. Having said that, components already not working with no illumination from light on headboard and rack in shower already loosening from attachment to tile. Purportedly recently renovated so to already have decay is not a good sign. Only 2 elevators but pretty prompt. Housekeeping never restocked washcloths, an odd thing to leave out. Decor a little precious and not too functional. Only a freestanding wardrobe to hang items, with not much space leftover after the provided robes. Price was good. Value = quality over cost only 3 starts as quality 2 stars and price 4 stars.

The Talbott is in a great location downtown Chicago within walking distance to most of the places you'll want to visit while in town. The hotel itself is beautifully renovated. The staff that I encountered were well-informed on the area, helpful and friendly. I stayed on this visit using Marriott Bonvoy points, and received a nice upgrade upon check-in, so that may also influence my opinion a bit. The room was large, bed comfortable, and bathroom upscale. I will certainly stay here again when I return to Chicago next.

We stayed here as a family with our kiddo on a pull out bed. The hotel is unique and lovely. Service was responsive and quick. We loved that the hotel staff allow local folks and dogs to visit in the lobby. The restaurant on site was very nice and while there was no ice in the hotel, the restaurant was happy to provide some. Beds were comfortable. The room was clean and they were generous with towels. We did wish the room had a refrigerator for our use rather than stocked with bar items but that is a personal preference. In room coffee was Nespresso and creamers and sugar were provided.