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The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, in Chicago, is a 3-and-one-half star luxury hotel. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Guests found the service "helpful". What travelers said they loved: "the service", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks") and seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. Conde Nast placed the hotel on their Gold List and it made the prestigious T L "Top 500" list. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including The Italian Village Restaurants , The Ritz-Carlton Chicago/A Four Seasons Hotel , and Trattoria No. 10 . Also nearby: Art Institute of Chicago , Chicago School Of Professional Psychology , and Mundelein College Loyola Univ . Other local places to consider are Hotel Burnham and Swissotel Chicago.
This low-lit hotel bar is high-energy after work (especially Thursdays and Fridays), when business travelers mix with local lawyer types. An oversized clock represents time, and "Timeless Cocktails" play up...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I was in Chicago and I didn't want to stay at the W (downtown, not by the lake), this is where I stayed. It was maxin. The architecture of the hotel allows some guests to look almost…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for years and have always enjoyed it as it's a nice reprieve from all the other more upscale (and sometimes stuffy) hotel bars in the area. Not sure, however, if I'm a fan of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about hotel bars, but I love them. I love the lobby of the Sofitel. Their floral arrangements are absolutely fantastic, and you are immersed in fragrant bouquets as soon as you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a blast last night at this upscale hotel bar. Hadn't been there in years but it hasn't changed a bit.....still sheek, trendy, very excellent service, and expensive. The clientele is a nice mix of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place - good martinis! The hotel is stunning - and so are the people who hang out here!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Should of stayed at the W... Funky hotel look with no soul... And the rooms are small... Approaches hip - but not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here because of the enthusiastic positive reviews on Trip Advisor and Yelp. We might have had a one in a million experience, but we: - were served a hairy salad (a long black hair held a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very relaxing place to hang out with friends if you just want to chat. The music is soft enough that you don't have to shout. The service is excellent, Great grown-up decor, comfy leather…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sat inside the architecturally stunning Sofitel, Le Bar is a great place to grab a few cocktails, post work, should the urge hit you. Very comfy and laid back atmosphere, great martini's, extensive…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super funky digs. The building is a triangle, so there are angled ballrooms , and they have plush, punk-purple carpeting. All the furnishings are mucho modern. Great for events and weddings. The staff…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the Sofitel Hotel is a "bougie" hotel. I found it had very comfortable rooms and the service was good. I booked it and a flight from Oakland thru Travelocity so I got a good deal on the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my wedding at the Sofitel and it was absolutely AMAZING... I could probably write a book about everything, but Ill TRY to keep it short (kinda)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this hotel us just breath taking. everything from the valet to the lobby to the suites. my company just had their xmas party there and we were in one of the "party rooms". great little appetizers…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My most recent trip to Chicago officially confirmed for me that "boutique" hotels are overrated. Sofitel's French influence is initially charming and staff is very friendly. But countless details…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here not too long ago. It was very nice, but for the money and the caliber of hotel it was, there wasn't very much service to go with it. It was very easy to check in, but the staff didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Swanky little hotel bar with your usual suspects of expensive martinis and teeny tiny food. The atmosphere is actually quite nice, music just loud enough so there are no awkward silences but low…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lurve hotel bars in midwestern cities that try to be more cosmopolitan than they really are because every so often the spikey-haired collared-shirts find themselves overrun with just enough…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful hotel! Beautiful Rooms! Must Stay!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed here a half dozen times and keep coming back. I've always received gracious service at this flagship Sofitel - and the other properties of this under-celebrated French chain. The hotel's…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have stayed here on more than one occasion, and just as previous reviewers have said, you won't need to worry about cleaning/disinfecting anything! The entire hotel is SPOTLESS...I haven't even…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been staying here for 3 nights now and no complaints. The room is very big and roomy. The lighting and furnishings are modern. My view from the 20th floor is beautiful. The bathroom is all marble…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2nd VISIT - 17th NOVEMBER Interesting this site should allow you to review the same place twice in a different review which is doesn't. I think thats a flaw.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never really thought about hanging out at hotel bars in a city where I live, but after going to Le Bar I may need to rethink this! My fiance and I met out a few friends who were in from out of town…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite hotel bar in the city. Peninsula comes second but only because the barstaff and servers are always so extremely friendly and accomodating at Le Bar . The Sofitel is my favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, the bedding is luxe. They have a fully encased comforter, so there is no typical hotel bed cover of suspicious cleanliness that you must throw off the bed as soon as you arrive. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This might be my second favorite hotel in Chicago. We had a romantic weekend getaway at the Sofitel, and I was pretty impressed. Most everything about this hotel is pleasant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel really knows how to throw a wedding. As a Day of Wedding Coordinator, I have seen a lot of spaces, with a lot of staff, who clearly has no clue. The Sofitel KNOWS. They are there to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm going to be brief about the Sofitel. It is a modern hotel with great style. They have the coolest bathrooms and their rooms are nice. The restaurant in the Sofitel is very weird. I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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I travel a lot to Chicago for business, and it is the highlight of my trip to go to Le Bar. The bartenders are awesome, the waitstaff is phenomnal, the atmoshpere, everything is outstanding here! Go late, Its...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place where you can get Veuve Cliquot by the glass can't be too bad in my opinion...though I had a margarita, which was still good considering it is a French bar. Our waitress went AWOL halfway…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome hotel. I stayed here during a visit home at New Years. From the parking valets to the nightly turn down service, everything was just great. There's a restaurant, bar and 24hour room service if…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like a hotel with a European flair- then the Sofitel is for you. Just came from a 4 day stay and the Sofitel is class and elegance without being stuffy. The rooms are spacious and modern with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bar is the hotel of a 4 star hotel. The wine list is good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty cool spot. I stayed at the Hotel Sofitel and decided to come downstairs and check it out. It has a high class feel. I really enjoyed myself with my girlfriend before we headed out to a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed in a couple nice hotels in Chicago, but this really takes the cake. The room was perfect, the view was perfect, everything was perfect. I really cant explain it. The staff was very…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never have I ever stayed in a classier and more elegant hotel. The building architecture and decor are in impeccable taste, kudos tot eh interior decorator and the architect. Everyone of the hotel…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended for: Business traveler, visiting friends, wanting a new place to play... Location 4, Service 4, Amenities 4, Room 4.5
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know what's the best thing about this place? Just swagger in like you are staying there, frolic across the color changing floor, go to the elevators, and chose the 2nd from the top floor. There,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is stunning. Absolutely stunning. The architecture is absolutely phenomenal, while the service is great. I love the lobby. The place looked nice on the inside, too. Not a bad stay. And,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having been to Le Bar at the Hotel Sofitel several time, I have to say it's one of my favorite places to get a drink in the area. I really enjoy the modern elegance and decor of the lobby. Clean…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever family or friends stay here, I leave them a little bit jealous as I head back to my apartment. I want to stay! Love the aesthetic of the clean, minimal rooms. Its so Euro. I actually want to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel Lounge... I love the sofitel lounge, it's a wonderful place to stop and grab a drink with friends. The dark warm tones of wood, the roaring fireplace and the beautiful ladies that deliver…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to stay at the Sofitel every month on business trips to Chicago. Fabulous views, stunning architecture, wonderful breakfasts and a bed I actually wanted to buy, it was that comfortable. And…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel bar is beautiful with a tasty assortment of various martini drinks. The raztini was especially good and highly effective. The decor is elegant, dark and comfotable. The clientel however…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a single night at Sofitel on July 22, 2006 at the end of a weeklong Chicago stay and had a great time. My room had a great view, I had a long hot bath, and after some great tips from the Chief…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel is an architectural marvel. I felt like I was walking into the future. Le Bar is one of the most stylish bars I've seen in the city. You get the classy feel of the Signature Lounge minus…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hear Sofitel and i immediately think Motel 6. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is no Motel 6. The doormen here are beyond helpful. The cafe & lobby bar are great spots to pick up a complimentary coffee or…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best hotel bar in Chicago to grab drinks at. It's a bit of a swanky atmosphere and it's always a good crowd. It gets crowded so sometimes it's hard to get a table, but if you are only…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
J'adore cet hotel!!! Now I know what it feels to be an angel sleeping in a cloud of heavenly bliss. My stay here was just magnificent. Quite suiting being right off of the Mag Mile. I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Le Bar is fantastic as long as you can get a seat! I appreciate the munchies that are brought out with your drinks. This is a great place to meet for drinks. The decor is gorgeous.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Excellent service and food...with a authentic French Cuisine. A must try.
menupages.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hotel! I attended a benefit for Cystic Fibrosis at the Sofitel last night and thought it was the perfect venue for a party. It's a beautiful hotel, spacious enough for the 300 people at…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the lounge at the Sofitel Hotel. A guy I had been out with a few times recently took me for drinks here and I was very impressed by his choice. It's swanky and a great place to have a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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I thoroughly love the overall design of the Sofitel hotel, which is actually a bit west of the famou...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here with friends who have stayed here, I was very impressed with the service and food. It of course is very pricey but definitely nice if you are in the mood for a nice bottle of wine…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lounge on the first floor is a great spot to grab a few drinks while waiting to hit the town. Great vibe and good music. The hotel staff and service are wonderful all the way around.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beautiful artwork and great service really brings out the beauty of this great hotel. The hotel is designed with Italian painting and furniture. The lobby has some real nice sofas and chairs to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Sofitel is my favorite new hotel in Chicago in terms of design, coolness and comfort. Designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, the Sofitel is a glistening glassy object with fanciful angles…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to have drinks. A complete and utter beauty. The hotel is just unbelievably beautiful. The staff is just as beautiful. Great place to stay or just to visit for some drinks. Highly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An architectural beauty. From outside and inside. Nice common areas, even in front of the elevators. Didnt stay here but came here to hang out. Drinks at the first floor lounge are good. It was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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I love meeting my friends at Le Bar. The atmosphere is always great. The people who work there truly seem to enjoy it. The room is beautiful. Yummy bar snacks, too!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2004
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The CitySearch reviewer must have come right when the place opened, because it's quite impressive how GOOD the service considering how popular and packed the place can be. Between the clocks/time atomosphere,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2003
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great Summer drinks- Moulin Rouge, L'Exotic Original Scotch flight. Attentive service, fabulous decor
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2003
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I can not tell you enough about the experience of this place. The bartenders serve you right away and the people aound you are very attractive. No one is in a hurry and everyone "slows down". If you want a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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Excellent bartenders and drinks. Try the chocolate martinis--wow!! Depending on your mood come early and enjoy the room--come late and enjoy the people.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2002
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This hotel made me feel content. Everything about the room exceeded my...
travelpost.com - user review
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We stayed at the Sofitel recently and I have to say it was a fabulous little getaway for us. The rooms are modern and comfortable. We had an oversized room with a great view. The hotel also has...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in Chicago, Illinois. Check the weather, and locate...
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This Sofitel is conveniently located adjacent to the Magnificent Mile and approximately 15 miles from O'Hare International Airport. The hotel affords views of Lake Michigan. On-site dining includes a...
travelocity.com - user review
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This place made me feel respected. The staff called you by your name when you...
travelpost.com - user review
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Contemporary and stylish rooms with the most amazingly comfortable feather beds and an indulgent marble bath with all the amenities. Easy walking distance to many great restaurants and shopping, as well as the...
travelocity.com - user review
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This French gem is just a block from upscale shopping, including the Water Tower Place mall and Oak Street's exclusive boutiques. Spacious rooms with light African wood furnishings are sleek and sophisticated....
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The service staff was courteous, timely and attentive to all of our needs. Breakfast in bed made my Sunday. The crepes were "berry" delish. The feather bed was pure luxury. It was the...
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It made me feel practical. Ok, I am a Marriott employee and I got the employee...
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I recently stayed at the sofitel for 5 days on a business trip. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and practical. The staff was very helpful and the hotel is very well located. Just steps from Michigan...
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cafe des architectes, located in the lobby of the new sofitel chicago water tower, is a modern french brasserie with dramatic appointments created by interior designer pierre-yves rochon...
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cafe des architectes, located in the lobby of the new sofitel chicago water tower, is a modern french brasserie with dramatic appointments created by interior designer pierre-yves rochon. vibrant colors,...
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sleek design and chic cuisine...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i booked our first anniversary here, expecting european style and good service. sofitel provided the style and much more. service from the staff was excellent--four bellmen pulled open the doors for my wife,...
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walk into this chic cafe just off the lobby of the new sofitel hotel and you could easily think you're in paris (where the chain is based) or milan. pierre-yves rochon's stunning decor features 5-foot-tall...
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the oh-so-architectural all-day cafe in downtown chicagois first sofitel hotel, which opened in mid-2002, reflects a "more is more" mentality with a cherry-red banquette curving along slanted full-length...
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located in the lobby of the sofitel chicago water tower hotel, this french restaurant boasts a notable french-mediterranean menu and a well-selected french-american wine list. the design of the restaurant is...
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