Hotel Julian

I always think it is strange that hotels charge you a resort fee or in this case an "urban fee" you think you are paying a price and turns out it is more since there is this fee that is not optional but it wasnt in the original quoted price. this fee could had been in the price of the room, and no one would be the wiser. Now that I got that out of my system, the hotel is very nice, and it is literaly less that one block from the milenial park where the famous "bean" (that is not a bean) is. The staff at the hotel are very nice and helpfull as well.

Service level has degraded since my last visit earlier this year. After three requests (including one to a manager) I still couldn't get the bed made. Room furnishings & fixtures reflect a goal of cost cutting rather than providing an exceptional guest experience. Additionally, the walls are very thin, could hear occupants of adjoining room having conversation at a normal level - they were not being loud. Great location, but other than that, Hotel Julian is mediocre at best.

Perfect location!

The entire staff at the front desk is friendly, helpful, and very welcoming.

We loved the hotel Julian. The location was perfect for our New Year's adventures in Chicago, the room was elegant and functional, and we enjoyed stopping at the bar for a drink. My only complaint was that the fan in our bathroom seemed to be broken - when it came on, it made a strange noise and it didn't seem like it was clearing humidity. It wasn't a big deal and didn't affect our stay in any real way.