I really liked this hotel. The location was super convenient to the Magnificent Mile and just a mile or so from the lakefront which was ideal for me as I like taking long walks when I'm in Chicago. The front desk staff were so helpful and fun. The room was clean, modern and easily accessible from the elevators. Edwin and Alejandro were very friendly and helpful. The rooftop restaurant and bar offered an amazing view and the food and drinks were excellent. I had a mocktail spritz and we had the crudo and tiradito. So fresh and delicious. I would definitely stay here again. read more

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I am extremely disappointed with my experience at the Godfrey Hotel rooftop (I/O Rooftop) on June 6, 2026. My friend and I were hotel guests who had purchased a premium room and visited the rooftop approximately 30 minutes before closing. At that time, there were multiple premium seating sections and couches sitting completely empty. We asked if we could sit down, order drinks, and enjoy the remaining time before closing. We were told by both bartenders that we could not sit in those areas because they were reserved for premium seating. When we questioned the decision, we were specifically told that Ashley, the hotel manager, agreed with their position and would not allow us to sit there. What made this particularly frustrating was that there were only 30 minutes left before closing, several premium sections remained empty, and we made it clear that we intended to order drinks. We were paying hotel guests, not people asking for something for free. Instead of accommodating two paying guests, the staff chose to leave multiple seating areas empty for hypothetical reservations that never materialized before closing. AND WE STAYED TO WATCH AND SEE!! As two Black women, the interaction left us feeling unwelcome and undervalued. Whether that was the intent or not, that was the impact. Hospitality should be about making guests feel welcome, especially when there is a reasonable opportunity to do so. We left highly dissatisfied with the service and the lack of customer care shown by the rooftop staff and management. I will also be sharing this experience on Google Reviews so that future guests can make informed decisions. This experience fell far below the level of hospitality we expected from a hotel where we were paying guests. read more

We loved the Godfrey Hotel. Centrally located, great service, and the bar scene is electric. All the employees were great and the Food was good too! The reservation desk always had water for us when we left or returned to the hotel. Very friendly and caring staff! The rooms were large, except that there were no dressers for clothing. I did live out of my suitcase. Overall, I would stay there again the next time in Chicago. read more

If you go with a group of 6 or more expect to pay for a bottle. The food was good the service was great and the vibe was amazing. read more

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We were taken to the Godfrey for their rooftop happy hour. I really wanted to enjoy some of the Chicago scenery and this is definitely the place to make that happen. They're happy hour prices were really great and they had a variety of drinks that you could choose from. The menu was light and fresh but the views were amazing! They also had a DJ that was playing Modern upbeat sounds that kept the vibe real lively. We didn't order much other than the drinks and enjoy the view and the atmosphere definitely recommend for a cool vibe with friends. read more

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Everything about the Godfrey hotel is top tier ! Tell them Miya Brown from Networking Queens Group sent you read more

This was a very pleasant place to stay , it has a very much party environment. We are definitely staying here again, the music from the rooftop is kinda pound but it stops completely at 2am and start back at 11am . The only things is parking , it's 75.00 usd a night . One reason I like it is because of location. I was 10 minutes from my favorite restaurant and bars also target is a 5 minute walk . read more

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Visited IO Godfrey at the Godfrey Hotel for a rooftop lunch and left with mixed feelings. The rooftop space itself is beautiful stylish setting with a great city view and a relaxed vibe. It's definitely a spot made for the ambiance. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, which made a difference when one of the main dishes didn't come out quite right. I ordered the steak frites, but the steak arrived overcooked and had to be sent back. To their credit, the staff handled it professionally and replaced it without any hassle. The truffle fries were crispy and flavorful, and the cocktails were nicely presented refreshing and well-balanced. We also had the slider trio, which looked great but tasted average overall. Nothing bad, just not quite on par with the prices or setting. Overall, the experience was a mix: amazing rooftop vibe and great service, but the food was inconsistent. Worth a visit for the atmosphere and drinks, but temper expectations when it comes to the food. read more

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This hotel is advertised as a luxury hotel. This was actually equivalent to room more disappointing then I have ever "willingly" stayed at. Where to start. The room is the smallest I have ever seen. I mean it is hard to describe how poorly put together this room was. Instead of a queen (which we booked) it was a single full size pushed up against the window. There was some weird cabinet in the center of the room that looked like it had been beaten to heck at a yard sale. There was screws in the wall where art "had been" but now was gone. The bathroom had no internal light switches only ones on the outside of the bathroom so the light would shine in the face of my wife in bed. Small, like there was only room for a single nightstand next to the bed. A bed so lumpy it felt like a mattress someone picked up at a flea market. No water or mini bar or much of anything. The worst part of this horrific room, besides its absurdly small and poorly laid out stature, was the noise. Some genius slapped this place together and it was probably an office building at one time because the sound from the street was relentless. All night, all I could hear was every single car that drove by. If you had.a motorcycle or a loud car, it was nothing short of a 2am 4am wake up call. There was some weird gurgling noise coming from the ceiling which I only heard in between buses, cars and motorcycles. The air fan I had to turn off because it sounded and felt like one of those window brand units from a motel. I will try to put up a video of the room to illustrate. read more

The front desk gentleman was amazing, very kind and welcoming!! :) Basic stay, Low water pressure The bar is not good at all!!!! They say the bar is open until 2 both as advertised and said by the front desk but they were closing by 1. The bar and DJ was shutting down at 1 on a Saturday asked for a drink for and was served an extremely horrible over priced cocktail in a paper cup read more

We came here for dinner while in town for the GNX tour! I got the lamb chops which were delicious. I also got a really tasty drink, I forgot the name of. My husband got the steak and unfortunately had to send it back because it was over cooked. The 2nd one came out perfectly though. We really came for the view which did not disappoint! read more

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We had a great 4 night stay in January. We booked a suite with a king bed and pullout couch for our six year old. It had comfortable bedding, nice toiletries and gorgeous views of the city skyline. Housekeeping came daily and did a great job. The hotel is comfortable, affordable and in a great location for walking to restaurants and attractions. But speaking of restaurants, the one right downstairs is fantastic. My only suggestions: more storage space would be helpful for people staying multiple nights like we did. I don't like living out of my suitcase. Even just a couple of drawers in the nightstands or under the TV would be helpful. read more

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Stated in Chicago for the weekend to just have a good time and relax. The rooftop itself was breathtaking... the view was unforgettable! We ordered a martini flight of which were really good! We just ordered finger foods (edamame beans) of which were good as well! Customer service was pretty good! The music was pretty good as well, I'd definitely come back! read more

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It is loud but an overall good choice. 4.49 Stars. My first room was on a high floor but I moved after a leak in my ceiling. No worries. My second room on a lower floor was a bad choice IF there is a party at the facility or lots of people at the bar. If it's a party- get earplugs. The room: nice, modern with a good bathroom and a good view. My friends all loved their rooms and had no issues with noise on the upper floors. This hotel is in a great location for walking and that is a definite +++. The front desk is lukewarm. The restaurant downstairs (Yasimi?) is really good but double check the charges and keep receipts. I had to payout my expense report when a tip/total suddenly didn't match my photo of the receipt. read more

We had a fantastic getaway for a few days and this hotel was a great crashing pad for us. We were able to walk to lots of restaurants, shopping areas, and the trains. Very nice, clean hotel. Let's us check in early when we arrived! Would recommend! read more

This rooftop has everything; fully stocked bar, meal service, luxury seating, good music and an amazing view. This open space has quite the dance floor. I am not much of a dancer but when I hear any "slide" music, something comes over me and I instantly get into the groove. I was here for a really cool volunteer event; giving back materials and supplies to fifty CPS teachers to help set up their classrooms for the coming school year. A big thanks to Target. Each of the selected teachers also received concert tickets donated by Live Nation. The staff at the Godfrey was more than amazing. Drinks continued to pour, and food was often replenished. There were angus sliders, lamb meatballs, chicken skewers, mini egg-rolls, crab cakes, garlic parm fries and dessert bites. I didn't get any food because I was working and when I was done, the food was gone. It did look pretty and it smelled divine. I was able to grab a bourbon berry lemonade. Very good. Of course, I will have to return for one of the Godfrey's special events or brunch. read more

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Overall, there are WAY worse places you could stay in Chicago than The Godfrey, but this was a pretty middling experience in terms of amenities and lackluster in terms of service. My employer rented out the rooftop lounge for an evening event as well as the adjoining conference room for three days. We all stayed at The Godfrey. My coworker booked all of our rooms for us; all we had to do was give the front desk staff our names upon checking in. That was too hard for the girl who helped me out, who was about as welcoming as a wet sock and as fast as flowing molasses in the dead of winter. We stood in total silence for at least a couple of minutes while she tried to find me in their system, providing me with no feedback on what was going on while she scrolled endlessly. That gave me an opportunity to eavesdrop on the other guest checking in next to me, who was getting the same level of hospitality (which is to say, abysmal) from the other front desk girl. The hotel had me down for check-in a day too early for whatever reason, and she made sure to note that I was checking in a day late with some serious attitude (even though I wasn't actually late, they just don't know how to take down simple dates and instructions and the error was on their end). I checked into my room, which was quiet and comfortable, though there were some visible signs of wear on the furniture and baseboards. But everything was clean and I slept like a log each night, so that was a plus. The drawbacks: - Ice machines only on every other floor - No bottled water in your room; if you wanted water, you had to phone down to the front desk, who would bring it up to you (according to coworkers that had to do this) - Nothing in your room except coffee - The hotel apparently has such poor sound insulation that security is overzealous with knocking on doors and telling people to be quiet for talking at a regular volume and accusing people of being too loud who aren't making any noise at all. Two coworkers experienced this, including one woman who was getting ready in silence in the bathroom and received a knock on her door telling her she was too loud - Only onsite restaurant has been closed for two years Hotel staff were really great in helping us set up for the party and then working the event. We had so much food available for everyone and it was all REALLY good. The bartenders were working hard for hours in keeping the drinks flowing. The view from the Godfrey rooftop lounge is great and the roof can close if the weather gets cold or inclement. Checkout happened to be with the same girl who checked me in and she was just as cold, incompetent, and unwelcoming as our first interaction. This time she claimed I was checking out a day early. If I were booking my own hotel for a return trip to Chicago, I'd look into other hotels before considering returning to The Godfrey. read more

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Arrived on a Tuesday and used SpotHero to reserve a parking spot in the parking garage next door - paid about 37 dollars a day to park which seems fair considering the location, but be advised once you park, you can't leave and return. No problem for us since we planned to walk and Lyft everywhere. Easy to get in and plenty of spots. We were greeted by a friendly hotel staff at the counter. Very smiley and welcoming. Friendly and loved getting a couple small bottles of water upon arrival. Thank you! Our room was on the 14th floor. I booked through their site and they offered an upgrade to a 1 bedroom room for 30 dollars more which was fun. Hotel decor in the lobby, restaurant and hallways is clean and classy. Our room was on the small side for a 1 bedroom, but not tiny just...cramped. It had a small fridge, amazing views with floor to ceiling windows, two large screen tv's. Bed was very comfortable and clean. I don't usually sleep well but I liked the bed a pillows. Why not 5 stars? The rooms was very banged up. I don't know what you all are doing in these rooms but there were gouges in the furniture, walls and even the ceiling! It looked like they had tried to touch up some of the furniture with paint to no avail and that made it look a little trashy. Found a couple long hairs - one on the couch, one on a towel and some spill marks on the walls of a mystery substance but I tried hard not to think what it might be. Deal breaker? Nope. And I'm sure if I had brought it to their attention they would have come in to clean but whatevs. My wife has long hair and I know how impossible it is to catch all of it before it gets stuck to things so some grace is merited. With some updated furniture and a coat of paint - 5 stars. Will we be back. Absolutely - we paid about 179 bucks a night (not including insane Chicago taxes) which was more than fair for our experience. read more

We were here for a quick overnight stay in Chicago; we took a cooking class at Eataly, which was a short walk from here. Location was convenient for things we wanted to do in the city. Front desk staff was friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. We'd consider staying here again. I took off one-star because we encountered something odd with parking on-site: If you pay ahead, you can find them on SpotHero for less than half of the hotel price! Thankfully, we learned that out before coming. You'd think they'd give a better price to hotel users. read more

This review is for the brunch held on the rooftop on Sunday, February 16. The actual hotel staff in the lobby were very nice. However, the staff at the stand to enter to the rooftop were not very accommodating. Every question seemed to rub them the wrong way. We had reservations and they wanted to sit up on the lounge area vs the rooftop. However, once seated our waitress was nice. We were able to enjoy the food and drinks. read more

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The Fam and I have spent a lot of time at the Godfrey Rooftop bar for Happy Hour, so The Doctor and I decided to check out the hotel side of things for a staycation. The location of the hotel is great as it is in walking distance of a lot of great places to eat. There is also a great parking lot through Spot Hero where you can park that is way cheaper than the hotel. It is about a half of block from the hotel, so not a bad walk. We got the One-Bedroom King Suite which had a wonderful view of the city. I will say that for a suite it was on the small side when compared to some of the older hotels we have stayed at. But based on the rate we paid at the time ($139), we were not complaining. The room, while on the small side, had all of the amenities needed to make our stay comfortable. We were on the side of the hotel facing south, so the views were great. I am a big fan of watching travel and people while having a drink and this did not disappoint. There was a wet bar and like one reviewer mentioned, it was weirdly located but had plenty of space to store our luggage, which was great based on the size of the room. While the room was on the small size, The Godfrey did right by the fridge. That bad boy was able to hold eight bottles of bubbles and that make me happy. I would stay here just for the fridge alone...HAHAHAHAHA! read more

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Our bathroom had holes in the wall patched with pieces of wallpaper, a leaking sink, a shower curtain holding on for dear life. Front desk girl seemed clueless. The guys were good and helpful. Decent location. Just very overrated in my opinion. Bartender on rooftop was great read more

I'm currently staying at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago and unfortunately this has been one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I've had -- especially for a property that markets itself as a four-star hotel. From the moment I arrived, the experience felt chaotic. There were two guests arguing loudly in the lobby during check-in, which set the tone for what has been a very uncomfortable stay. One of the elevators has been out of service, creating delays and congestion. The noise levels are extremely high -- hallway conversations and sounds from neighboring rooms carry clearly into the room, making it difficult to rest or work. Soundproofing appears to be minimal at best. The most frustrating issue, however, is the lack of climate control. The hotel has apparently turned off the air conditioning system, and guests are unable to control the temperature in their rooms. It is currently 75° inside my room, while it's cooler outside. Even with the windows open, the room will not cool down. When I contacted the front desk, I was told there was nothing they could do to help. For a hotel positioned at this price point and rating level, basic expectations such as working elevators, reasonable noise control, and the ability to adjust room temperature should be standard. Unfortunately, had I known about these conditions in advance, I would have chosen to stay elsewhere. read more

As a "luxurious" hotel, I had the worst experience trying to book a room. "Scott" at the front desk was very rude. After asking him if there was a room with a view, he responded with swearing and telling us we should have booked in advance. He proceeded to insult my friends and I and even became aggressive following us outside the hotel. He stated he didn't give a shit about his job and it was very clear to us that he did not. I have video footage of this incident and want to share this terrible incident. read more

Valet parking easily accessible. Room was clean. I staycay'd here because I love checking out Chicago hotels. This was chosen with no intent to really leave the building except for breakfast. The rooftop restaurant/bar was utilized as well as the massage services. Since I love to people watch, glad the window opened. I am slightly disappointed I got a handicap room instead of a regular room but it all worked out great. Elevators sounded scary but I can be paranoid. read more

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1 elevator down so in wedding heels walked 7 flights, also carried suitcases up and down 7 flights. Sent an email to let them know about it, no response, valet took about a 1/2 hour after the stay. The restaurant attached took over an hour for eggs and coffee. The 1 positive was that our window opened a bit for some fresh air. read more

We sat at the bar and had Mike as our bartender. What a nice guy! He was very attentive and personable. I had the Godfrey roll at his recommendation. It was very tasty and filling! I also had the sliders but was full from the roll so I took that to go. My son ate them and said the bacon flavor took them to over-the-top delicious. Overall, the food was yummy and the vibes were great! read more

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Fabulous staff! Excellent cocktails and sushi. Great time! We had an excellent experience at the beautiful rooftop.

A Mid-tier stay.. My 1st rooftop experience at The Godfrey peaked my curiosity enough to want to make accommodations. I don't regret it, but I wasn't blown away. We settled on The Godfrey because we wanted to be close to an event we planned to attend without breaking the bank. An early flight landed us to the hotel before checking in. We tried our luck with hoping to get into our room early. That was a fail. But I will say the front desk attendants weren't even trying to be courteous or even pretend to want to help. Anywho.. We freshened up in the lobby bathroom and continued to wait until about 10 am. Eventually, we were offered double bed accommodations instead of the Queen. We obliged. Got to the room (14th floor), and it was OK. Wasn't blown away, but not a complete let-down. I will say we had a decent room view, and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was cool. Definitely could stand some upgrades. All-in-all, it was a fair stay. read more

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This hotel is right in the mix of the hipster area in downtown. So of you need a place where you can walk to a bunch of great areas, this is a good choice of an hotel. Oh & you get goodies when you check in!! I stayed in a suite when I stayed here and it was so lovely. King size bed (bed was very comfy!) with a little office space, a beautiful view, little living room space with a TV and couch, little bar/washing area, small refrigerator in the room, roomy bathroom with stand up shower and a good amount of closet space. Not too much to complain about. At night since the area I was staying in the rooftop was close to my view so it was loud at night. But turn the music/Tv up and all taken care of unless you are trying to sleep it may be difficult. Oh and just to report, the water pressure for the shower was great! Always a must talk about. The rooftop is a nice added touch to the hotel, but I will warn you they have a particular dress code. While in town for a gig, I invited some band friends to come by and these are known folks, one had on some jeans and an artsy top with some artsy sneakers and they told him he needed to change before coming in. So that was a bit of a turn off. I promise he didn't look homeless so was confused why...when others in our party had jeans on. They didn't give a straight answer on what the problem was so a few people didn't go in. We walked up just to see the vibe and then went to another spot that allowed us all in. I will say the one drink ordered was delicious. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Didn't ever have any issues with answering questions. All in all I would go back when I have another job in the area. read more

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I booked several rooms for 5 days for myself And my employees months in advance through a third party platform and got punished for it. I paid for an upgraded room and got a terrible handicap room as a punishment for not booking direct and they won't fix this. The music is so load, I can't sleep. It's 1:30am. The Godfrey loves partnering with third party's bookers but hates their loyal customers. Never again. read more

First time visit and stopped in for pre-birthday dinner drinks at the IO bar. Great happy hour and excellent frose. Definitely aim to go on a sunny day for a great view. Will definitely go back! read more

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This hotel was awesome it was in a perfect location the hotel room itself was very spacious i felt safe and comfortable here it had a great view form my window the hotel staff was kind i owuld def book my stay here again. read more

I love Chicago! It's one of my favorite cities in the entire world! Lived in Chicago for a few years and I always come back to it! Check into the Godfrey hotel and Lauren and Kiya take the best care of me. They are amazing! Had the best trip EVER!!! The rooms are clean, modern and sexy in an amazing location...did I mention how good of care I was given by Lauren and Kiya? Bar. Room service. Club. I couldn't ask for anything more. I heart this place and will be back soon. Five stars all the way around! read more

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Buyer beware! They have 0 customer service. I booked a spa appt AT THE HOTEL for 11am and when I called 48 hours in advance and asked for an early check-in to accommodate the spa appt, she said they were first-come-first-served, so I asked to have a note made in my file. She refused and said I needed to be PHYSICALLY PRESENT to get on a list for early check-in. Why in the world would I go to a hotel early unless they could check me in?!?! Never staying here again. read more

Came across their rooftop heated Igloos and knew I had to give them a try. Enjoyed some small bites and drinks with friends on a Sunday night. Although skeptical about space, Igloos were spacious being a group of 5 and very warm. Service was 10/10 - Jennifer is Great! Second time dinning here and will be returning! read more

Rooms were much smaller than expected. No laundry. The elevators were not in good working order, VERY UNSAFE, LOUD, extremely slow when called no matter the floor, stopped between floors. I felt quite unsafe for myself, my family members, and those around me. I have never experienced such a thing in any hotel. The roof top atmosphere was good, I went both nights. Would have been nice to MIX UP the TYPES of music instead of all house/techno. My experience will passed along to my traveling friends and family. Not worth the hype. Kind regards, Ms. Lisa Binder read more

If you want to be in with the in crowd, this is the place to be! It has a very VIP or high class feel to it. Located right down town and within walking distance to Chicago's hottest nightclubs, it has great access and walk ability. The Godfrey is surrounded by many shops and restaurants within blocks of a walk. The rooms were very clean and had beautiful views. The staff was excellent, professional and friendly. The bed was amazingly comfortable, hadn't slept that well in a long time. Only a few downsides, none of which are the hotels fault. The street noise (even on the 16th floor) was very noticeable. To combat this is usually use the air conditioning system and put the fan on manual high. The system used on this property is ultra quiet. It has options for different speeds, but you'll never know if it's really on other than the noticiable change in temperature. Really, that's it for the "negative" aspect of this place. Overall, great place to be. Would totally stay again for pleasure when I can stay up and party with the others! read more

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Charging a Mandatory $300 bottle service for a Cabana is excessive. Has a very nice roof top bar, with a severe evening dress code. Good size room, no microwave. no coffee maker, and charging $20.00 for WiFi is ridiculous. The room had smelly old carpet. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago has some highlights, like a beautiful main floor restaurant and spacious rooms. However, the experience fell way short. The honeymoon is way over here. Expecting you to pay for anything they can, even a morning coffee. jeeeez read more

Front desk staff is unbothered. Had to come back down because the key card I was given wasn't activated, wait in line another 15 minutes and then just get a "room number?" And handed another key. No friendliness or apology. There are only ice machines on even floors, and the first two I went to didn't work. No market for water etc on site. Good location near lots of stuff to do, but wouldn't stay here again. read more