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The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Chicago History Museum

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60610
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Navy Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Suite, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite, Terrace, City View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Signature Suite, Terrace, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .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 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Avenue Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Navy Pier - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 3 min drive
  • Clark-Division Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lodge Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hopsmith Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ambassador Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butch McGuire's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4-star hotel near Chicago History Museum
There's a restaurant 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 a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star 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
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast 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 on request.

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Property amenities

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 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, and a first aid kit 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
Ambassador Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast to the airport?

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast is 15 mi (39-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 The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast on Nov 12, 2025 start from $143.9, 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 The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast.

How close is The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast 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 The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast offer free breakfast?

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast?

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

What time is check-in at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 75 per night.

Does The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast have a pool?

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast does not have a pool.

Does The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast to downtown Chicago?

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast is 1.9 mi away from Chicago.

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1221 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, WEST HOLLYWOOD

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stranded in Chicago

Unexpectedly stuck in Chicago and Ambassador took good care of me!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Franklin Peilin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated 3 star with very high fees. Great location. Would not recommend for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanmay

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old but well maintained. We had an issue with our air-conditioning which was promptly addressed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevators just werent big enough or plentiful enough for the number of guests. Multiple times we had to wait on 1 oe 2 passes of the elevator due to it being too full. Otherwise everything was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The state of this hotel is shocking. There were maybe 40 spiders living in my window with no screen. Walls cracking, mold on shower curtain, water all over the bathroom floor from a leak, no hot water for a shower, cobwebs in the light fixtures. The property has not been taken care of and the good reviews on here simply cannot be real. Staff was nice and the hotel had live music at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peggy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Both hotels.com and the hotel charged credit card so now I was charged double. Valet was quoted at $58, but was charged $75 and my car was parked on Chicago city streets. Stayed 2 nights. I asked for extra towels (we had 3 in room), never received. Mandatory charge of $99 for food ($10 off dinner and free breakfast for 2). Not worth that price and we weren’t planning on eating meals there but required to pay. Asked to speak to a manager but there was no staff around. It was a great location for us but definitely not for double the charge, lack of service and food charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nada

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel appears to be pretty new. The room was clean, well-appointed, spacious, and had all the amenities I needed. The bathroom was equally well done with a modern feel (although the sink was level rather than sloped toward the drain!). Check-in was smooth, although there was only one person at the desk, so the process took longer perhaps than if there had been two people. The lobby is a bit of a scene with the bar/dining area open to the lobby. We arrived at night, and there was a lot going on and with loud music, although none of the loudness flowed upstairs. The welcome basket was great, the morning buffet was v good, and the exercise facility had everything I needed. The neighborhood is beautiful, and the walk to the red line for the L was quick and scenic. The hotel wasn't a "cheap" solution, but it was worth the price for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

FLORA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is a disgrace. Our experience here was terrible. Their so-called junior suite was more like a makeshift storage room turned suite. Upon arrival, I found a spider on my pillow, black mold all around the mini fridge, and water spewing all over the shower from a leak every time we turned it on. The shower towels were old and stained, and the carpets were dirty. To top it off, the alleged sofa bed ended up hurting my kids’ necks the springs just popping out everywhere. The entire suite was in total disarray. When I requested a different room, they refused. When I requested to cancel the last night, they refused until Expedia got involved. All in all, our choice of staying at this hotel ruined our Chicago trip. We stay in lots of hotels all over and this was one of our worst experiences!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly staff, area felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

FLORA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Buyer Beware!! I've been staying at the Ambassador Hotel for years as a Hyatt property. Unfortunately Hyatt recently sold The Ambassador Hotel to The Chicago Hotels Collection, a group that imposes these non-disclosed additive promotional fees called a Daily Guest Amenity Package ($99.95/night) and a Reservation Recovery Fee ($20/night) on guests at check-in. This is a $119.95/night fee that is not disclosed at the Expedia site despite their advertising of an all-included price. I am surprised The Chicago Hotel Collections gets away with this questionable practice. The $99.95 Daily Guest Amenity Package provides 2 drink tickets, buffet breakfast for 2, and 2 $10 discounts off your evening dining at the hotel. This should be elective and sold as a separate upgrade, if you want to call it that, and should definitely be disclosed at the Expedia site when shopping for hotels. Even the The Chicago Collections Hotels website for the Ambassador Hotel hides this fee. The $20/night Reservation Recovery Fee pays for a list of 6 taxes from Chicago, Cook County and Illinois. Had I'd known that my hotel cost required a mandatory additional $119.95 per night, I could have looked at other hotel offerings when shopping. Also, no room cleaning until your 3rd day (not counting check-in day) of stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Reece

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an adequate experience. Stayed there 3 night's. Finding parking was a chore, AC stopped working on second day there. Outside of that, the food was great, staff were helpful at times. Would stay hear again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SHEDERICKA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025