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Hotel Cass

Stay at Hotel Cass, rated 4.1 with 79 reviews, located in vibrant downtown Chicago near Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and O'Hare Airport.

640 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 82 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable city stay with exceptional service and a prime location

Guests appreciate the clean, cozy rooms and attentive staff in a vibrant downtown Chicago setting, while noting room size limitations typical of a historic building.

Guests often praise

  • Spotlessly clean and well-maintained rooms despite smaller size.
  • Exceptional and responsive staff service, including helpful gestures beyond expectations.
  • Complimentary full breakfast that guests find better than many comparable hotels.
  • Convenient and central location close to major attractions, dining, and public transport.
  • Comfortable beds and a nicely preserved historic building ambiance.

Worth knowing

  • Room sizes are notably small, suitable primarily for travelers with minimal luggage.
  • Noise from nearby doors in hallways has been reported as a disturbance by some guests.
  • Parking is available next door but can be costly, with no parking validation currently offered.
  • Facilities like a microwave in the lobby add convenience, but communal spaces are limited.
  • The historic nature of the building means some structural quirks but updated amenities.

Best for

  • Solo travelers or business guests who prioritize location over room size.
  • Visitors seeking easy access to Chicago’s dining, nightlife, and cultural hotspots.
  • Travelers interested in a clean, comfortable base with attentive service.
  • Guests looking for a budget-friendly downtown stay with included breakfast.
  • Those who appreciate historic buildings combined with modern updates.
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About this property

Welcome to Hotel Cass

Located at 640 N Wabash Ave in the heart of Chicago, Hotel Cass offers a blend of classic architecture and modern updates. The building's historical character is complemented by clean, comfortable rooms that tend to be on the smaller side, as noted by several guests. While compact, the rooms are well-maintained and provide essential amenities, making the hotel suitable for solo travelers or those planning to spend most of their time exploring the city rather than in their rooms.

The property benefits from a prime spot in a lively area known for upscale dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions. Visitors can easily access nearby landmarks such as The Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier, all highly rated and popular destinations. The hotel’s location also facilitates convenient transportation, with Chicago O'Hare and Midway airports reachable within a half-hour by car or transit.

Guest reviews highlight a good complimentary breakfast and friendly, helpful staff who contribute positively to the stay experience. Some mention the noise from hallway doors as a minor inconvenience, reflecting the building’s older structure. Practical conveniences include a business center and communal microwave, while parking options nearby may incur additional costs, as parking validation is not provided.

Suitable for visitors seeking a central base with access to cultural sites and the bustling city environment, Hotel Cass fits travelers who prioritize location and service over spacious accommodations. Those traveling light or on short city breaks are likely to appreciate its affordability and convenience in downtown Chicago.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

S
Squirrely Apr 20, 2026
8.0

I enjoyed my 1 nite here. The breakfast was good. Yes, the room is small but okay for 1 person and it was spotless. My only complaint is the doors close automatically (see pic). So, I'd be relaxing at nite watching great tv, when I hear a door in hallway banging shut by neighbors coming and going . At one point my coffee spilled on my shirt cause noise startled me.. I noticed an extra $100 was charged on my card. Hopefully, it'll turn back up after a day or so. I'll update when I know.

DP
Daniel Posbrig Apr 16, 2026
10

Clean rooms. Beautiful classic building, so the rooms are smaller, but it's beautifully located so not a lot of time spent in the room.

KP
Kent Pigeon Mar 25, 2026
10

Great little hotel. The rooms are small, but very nice. Breakfast is better than most other Holiday inn express locations I've been to. Also, very nice business center. The computers are not locked down, so you can do whatever you need to do, and there is a color printer with plenty of paper.

JD
John Dough Mar 22, 2026
10

smallest place i have ever stayed but also one of a coziest place too. there is a microwave in lobby + there is trader joes in front of the hotel =we bought some groceries and microwaved and ate them for dinner. lobby and room were all clean. i love the location too. it was nice time in chicaco

J
jackie Mar 05, 2026
8.0

My only negative about this hotel was the room size. I read the reviews but was still taken aback when I first opened my room door. If you’re traveling light not so bad but if you have 4 or 5 bags, good luck. Otherwise I loved everything else: free full breakfast was great, location was perfect, tons of shopping and restaurants nearby, there’s even a cute dispensary directly across the street if you’re into that, service was good, room was very clean. I enjoyed my stay. Edited to add that it took a full 30 days to get my deposit back. So plan on that if you plan on staying here.

S
Sophie Feb 17, 2026
10

Staff is 10/10. We had a clean nice room and they even opened the doors when you get into the hotel and it was all issue-free. I accidentally left something in the hotel and called and Miss McDuffie went above and beyond and took care of shipping it to me right away (it took less than 30 mins.) THIS is what I call superb Service. Location is perfect, everything is walkable and Public Transport is very close too. All in all, recommend it!

RD
Rhonda Duncan Feb 07, 2026
10

Staff is amazing! Yes, it is a building that is over 100 years old so the rooms are small but IHG has remodeled it and everything is up to date and clean. It is in a perfect location and close to everything. I stayed for a night as I live in the burbs and had to be in the office really early so decided to stay in the city. Perfect if you are looking for a bed, shower and free breakfast and you want to explore the city.

DR
Dan Royea Jan 03, 2026
10

First trip ever to Chicago. Found this hotel on line. Have stayed at other Holiday Inn Express hotels and have always been pleased. This location is in the downtown. Room was small, but clean and bed was comfortable. Rooms in this hotel are comparable to other rooms in the city as far as size. Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was great and never ran out of anything as the staff was attentive to how many people were eating. I enjoyed the historical facts that were posted throughout the hotel. Parking downtown is at a premium, so we had to park in the garage located right next door. That was a bit pricey. Wish they had offered to validate parking with the stay. Overall very happy with the stay there and would stay again. Highly recommended.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hotel Cass

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Buzzing area with posh dining & nightlife spots, plus the storied Merchandise Mart & art galleries.

  • Millennium Station 18 min Walk
  • Ogilvie Transportation Center 33 min Walk
  • Grand 5 min Walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport 26 min Car · 59 min Transit
  • Chicago Midway International Airport 27 min Car · 39 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Illinois. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

The Art Institute of Chicago 37,862 reviews

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

4.8 · Museum
Millennium Park 91,957 reviews

Millennium Park

Chicago, IL 60602, United States

4.8 · Park
Navy Pier 87,293 reviews

Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

4.6 · Tourist Attraction
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