
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
9.7Room was clean, beautiful, and well-designed, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Location
10.0Positive comments about convenience for accessing downtown and the ambiance of the area.
Service
9.6Overall positive with notable helpfulness from staff, though one rude encounter was mentioned.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.



Chicago, US
1.7 km (1.0 mi) from original

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 8.3 km.
Sophy Hyde Park: 1.5 km (0.95 mi)
Le Meridien Essex Chicago: 9.8 km (6.1 mi)
The Study at the University of Chicago
9/10Sophy Hyde Park
9.6/10Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
8.8/10Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9/10The Study at the University of Chicago
8.8Rooms are described as stylish and comfortable, but some guests have specific preferences regarding bedding.
Sophy Hyde Park
9.7Room was clean, beautiful, and well-designed, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
8.5Mixed sentiments with some comforts noted, but issues with old facilities.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9.2Rooms described as comfortable, spotless, and well cared for; one guest received an upgraded room that improved their stay.
The Study at the University of Chicago
8.3Overall cleanliness is emphasized positively in most reviews, but some mention the need for improvement.
Sophy Hyde Park
8.7Rooms were clean but disappointment about the absence of a bathtub affected perception.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
8.0Several complaints about cleanliness, including red stains and sewer smells.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9.3Multiple reviews explicitly state rooms were spotless and everything felt clean and well cared for.
The Study at the University of Chicago
9.3The location is consistently praised for its convenience, especially for visits to UChicago and local transport.
Sophy Hyde Park
10.0Positive comments about convenience for accessing downtown and the ambiance of the area.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
9.5Location praised, especially for proximity to the University and local amenities.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9.4Several reviewers call the location great and within walking distance to attractions; guests felt safe even during busy festival weekends.
The Study at the University of Chicago
9.8Staff is frequently described as friendly and professional, with notable praise for helpful individuals.
Sophy Hyde Park
9.6Overall positive with notable helpfulness from staff, though one rude encounter was mentioned.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
9.5Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9.8Overwhelmingly positive mentions of staff (Kiera/Kierra, James, Isaiah, Sam, Nico, Dontrell) — described as incredibly helpful, attentive, friendly, and providing exceptional service including early check-in, upgrades, and useful recommendations.
The Study at the University of Chicago
—Sophy Hyde Park
—Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
—Le Meridien Essex Chicago
—The Study at the University of Chicago
9.3The on-site restaurant received positive comments, enhancing the dining experience.
Sophy Hyde Park
9.6Food quality received special mention, especially the chef’s creations and drinks.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
8.0Food quality improved, but breakfast not included with all room rates.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
6.0Negative feedback specifically about the cafe food being poor (mention of burned toast and generally bad items).
The Study at the University of Chicago
8.3Some amenities are well-regarded, though there are suggestions for improvements in fitness equipment.
Sophy Hyde Park
9.6Notably praised for the bar, lounge, and art aesthetic throughout the hotel.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
8.5Amenities noted as lacking, such as microwaves in rooms and breakfast not included for all.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Study at the University of Chicago
9.3Guests appreciate the pricing relative to quality, with many noting it as reasonable.
Sophy Hyde Park
10.0The experience felt worth the money based on service quality and hotel features.
Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
9.0General satisfaction with value, though reports of being double charged.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
9.2Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Study at the University of Chicago
Midway PlaisanceSophy Hyde Park
Obama Kissing RockHyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
Spruce ParkLe Meridien Essex Chicago
Conrad Hilton