Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
- Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- 20 E. Chestnut St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-324-4000
Restaurants include Cafe des Architectes, a French brassiere; Le Bar, a swank watering hole featuring martinis poured tableside; and Cigale, a Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant is slated to open in the future.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wabash and Chestnut.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Paid Lot: Garage on Chestnut. Street Parking Difficult: Limited and metered. Valet Parking: $35/day.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Several Michigan Avenue buses, incl. 151, 145, 146, 147. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. ADA standard rooms available; all public areas accessible.
The Basics
- Cuisine:
- French and Mediterranean
- Hotel Type:
- Hotel
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Breakfast: Cafe des Architectes. Brunch: Sunday only in Cafe des Architectes. Dinner: Cafe des Architectes. Lunch: Cafe des Architectes.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25). Room price: Double depends on availability. Room price: Single depends on availability. Room price: Suite depends on availability.
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Le Bar, des Architectes, mini-bars in rooms.
- Smoking:
- Yes. Smoking and non-smoking rooms and floors. Smoking in designated public areas.
- Bar Style:
- Cigar, Lounge, and Wine
- Audience:
- Families
- Recreation Facilities:
- Athletic Fitness Club
- Hotel Services:
- Restaurant Cafe On-site, In-room Fax Available, Concierge Service, Room Service Available, In-room Safes Available, Executive Floors Available, Two-Line Telephones Available, Internet Access Available, Fitness Center On-site, Video Games Available, Iron Ironing Boards Available, Gift Shop On-site, Voice Mail Available, Laundry Service, Airport Shuttle Available, Weekend Packages Available, Meeting Rooms Available, Bar On-site, Minibars Available, Business Center Available, Nonsmoking Rooms Available, CD Players Available, Party Facilities Available, Child Care Available, Pay Per View TV Available, Complimentary Newspaper, Premium TV Channels Available, and Hair Dryers Available. $35 roundtrip. Faxes, printers, computers. Available 24 hours a day. Deluxe rooms available. Available in cafe. High-speed Internet access. In suites. Upon request. Cafe des Architectes. Le Bar.
Features
- Food:
- 24-hour room service.
- Nearby Attractions:
- Mag Mile, Hancock Tower, Water Tower, Lake Michigan.
- Features:
- Open 24 Hours, Kids Menu, Late Night, On-site Merchandise, and Scenic View. 24-hour room service. Restaurants not open 24 hours -- 24-hour room service is available. In gift shop. Restaurants and room service. No cafeteria.
- Facilities:
- Pets Allowed and Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Seeing eye dogs and small pets are allowed -- ask when reserving room. No pool. Conference space for up to 400, banquets up to 260. Ballroom up to 400, depending on set-up for event.
- Specialties:
- French cuisine with Mediterranean, Asian and South American accents.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Capacity:
- Rooms: 415. Suites: 32 deluxe/executive, one presidential.
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For Cafe des Architectes only.
- Seating :
- 96 in Cafe des Architectes. Meeting rooms up to 400 and banquets up to 260.
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Sandy from chicago, il - July 22, 2007
BY FAR this restaurant is the best kept secret in the city of Chicago. The food has never disappointed, the service has always been excellent, and...
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COE from chicago, il - July 20, 2007
$10 for the weakest, most watered down drink I've ever had. If you go get a martini, the mixed drinks are just not worth it.
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christina from Chicago, IL - February 19, 2006
After staying one night, the French decor is modern and beautiful. The architecture really makes you feel like you are in another world. For a 4 s...
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