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Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt

4.0 star property
Hotel near Chicago History Museum in Chicago

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November 2024

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Sports facility
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60610
  • Michigan Avenue
    10 min walk
  • Chicago History Museum
    11 min walk
  • North Avenue Beach
    13 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Lobby
Claridge House
Spa
Pet friendly
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1174)
The price is $231
per night
$301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Claridge House

About the neighborhood

Chicago

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Chicago History Museum and 900 North Michigan Shops. North Avenue Beach and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 10 min walk
  • Chicago History Museum - 11 min walk
  • North Avenue Beach - 13 min walk
  • Navy Pier - 5 min drive
  • Wrigley Field - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Clark-Division Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Colombe Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopsmith Tavern Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maple & Ash - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt

Hotel near Chicago History Museum in Chicago
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 279 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1926
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt offers 279 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.15 miles (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 62 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 12 to 20 for adults and USD 11 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per day
  • Destination fee: USD 19.96 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 20 for adults, and USD 11 to 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 62 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Chicago PUBLIC
Ambassador Chicago Hotel
PUBLIC Hotel
PUBLIC Hotel Chicago
Ambassador East Chicago
Ambassador East Hotel Chicago
Hotel Ambassador East
Public Chicago Hotel Chicago
PUBLIC Chicago Hotel
Ambassador Chicago
The Ambassador Chicago
The Ambassador Chicago a Joie de Vivre Hotel
Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt Chicago
Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt to the airport?

Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt is 15.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt?

As of Oct 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt on Oct 27, 2024 start from $159.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt.

How close is Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from North Avenue Beach and 10-minute walk from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 20 for adults, USD 11 and 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 6:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (18-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 62 per night.

Does Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt have a pool?

Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt does not have a pool.

Does Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt have a restaurant?

Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt is home to The Ambassador Room, which features American cuisine and light fare.

Does Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt to downtown Chicago?

Ambassador Chicago, part of JdV by Hyatt is 1.9 mi away from Chicago.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
is this a Hyatt?!
our room wasn’t ready when we arrived and we waited close to an hour there was only one bath towel and the towels were inferior quality no coffee machine in the room/we asked for one and it didn’t work shower and sink plumbing needed work to function properly condescending attitude at front desk no munchies at the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanetta

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice neighborhood, hotel was clean and staff were friendly. Valet parking was available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Erick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
poor amenities. Room had nothing in it besides furniture. no drinking glasses, not coffee cups, hot water heater, no piece of paper... nothing. very austere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mounir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gold Coast area, nice old hotel that is well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great people, great room, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just okay
We arrived around 2 p.m. and thought we’d go ahead and check in. We were informed the room was ready, but we’d have to pay $20 for early check-in. We declined and waited until 3 p.m. The bathroom was very small and there was a hook missing from the wall with the anchor for the screw showing. The tv remote was dead and had to be replaced, and the phone handset battery was dead and didn’t charge. Pretty basic set up in the room. We had to ask for a coffee maker for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean and spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Joliet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Many famous people used to stay here, back in the day. The hotel was originally built to very high standards and today it remains a beautiful, yet slightly aged princess. Do not expect a sterilized, cookie cutter hotel. This is a 1929 architectural jewel that has a small amount of tarnish and stain…if you are the kind of person who looks for it. Yet it retains much of the original Frank Sinatra and movie star elegance and charm. At affordable prices! Very clean. Housekeeping is daily and quite excellent if you remember to leave a generous tip on your unmade bed, each morning. We left $10 each day. Plush towels, soft carpet, spacious rooms- some with separate bedroom. Personally, I love this place. It is on a beautiful tree lined street in a neighborhood full of $$mansions. Very quiet. The Gold Coast is a very affluent Chicago neighborhood, a short walk to Michigan Avenue. Rooms are modern in many ways. Bring bubbles. Your bathtub will probably be vintage, very DEEP, and perfect for lounging. The tub might be a bit shorter than today’s standard length. Much deeper…the bubbles are definitely in order after a busy city day. I find the Ambassador to be a wonderful place to restore and refresh.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Byron was excellent when he delivered the microwave to our room. Very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Only critique is there was a very large horrible looking stain on carpet on ninth floor hallway. Kind of looked like a crime scene. Need to replace ASAP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the Ambassador. Staff were wonderful. Room was spotless. Housekeeping was excellent. Great location for downtown attractions and beach area. The only downside was the hot water being a bit of a hit and a miss.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great area to stay as it is in leafy street with lovely buildings around. The room was okay, view average but all amenities, great shower pressure and lift didn't take long. We had a corner room which was nice and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, bainbridge island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine, Prospect Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My husband and I had a dinner event to attend at Lincoln Park Zoo so this hotel was a convenient place in distance to stay overnight. When we arrived the staff greeted us very politely and were very welcoming which was nice. The hotel has an interesting history but the rooms are very outdated, bland and minimalistic. There is so much that could be done with the hotel in an effort to mirror its history. Famous people stayed and frequented this place so you would think they would use that to draw more attention to the hotel. The rooms and general areas are clean and the rooms are supplied well with towels, soap and tissues but no frills….management needs to remember, people staying in a hotel with character and near the Magnificent Mile should have some frills. Our room had a refrigerator but there was no coffee maker which would have been nice. Also you’ll need to leave the hotel to get something to eat or drink because there isn’t a shop to just grab a snack, they say there’s a snack room but there was only coffee available. I’m sure management thinks people are in Chicago to see the city and not the place they stay but having attractive rooms does add to the stay and wanting to return. All in all it wasn’t a memorable stay but okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024