Hotel 71 
71 E Wacker Dr CHICAGO 60601
Hotel map
Number of floors:39
Number of rooms:454
Location. The Hotel 71 overlooks the Riverwalk at the busy intersection of Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Ill. This property stands three blocks across the river from Magnificent Mile shops and one-half mile from the Loop central business district.
Hotel Features. This contemporary hotel presents a stainless-steel façade and showcases a lobby furnished with custom-crafted, deep-purple sofas with leopard-print backs. The hotel's 24-hour business center houses three computer stations and offers print services. A total of 6,500 square feet of function space accommodates events. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the hotel. The complimentary, 24-hour fitness center offers Chicago River views and is equipped with cardiovascular and weight-training machines, free weights and yoga balls.
Guestrooms. This 39-story property offers 479 contemporary guestrooms. Select rooms are furnished with animal-print lounge chairs and beds with golden-beige checked coverlets. Bathrooms feature granite-topped vanities. Superior Rooms feature dark-wood furnishings, pastel fabrics and chocolate-brown lounge chairs. These rooms feature flat-screen televisions. Superior Room bathrooms contain dual vanities and separate tubs, and showers with rain showerheads. All accommodations provide refrigerators and coffeemakers.
Expert Tip. The complimentary Chicago trolley operates Memorial Day through Labor Day and picks up passengers directly across the street from the hotel. The trolleys provide transportation to many of Chicago's top cultural attractions and shopping destinations such as Michigan Avenue, the Field Museum and Navy Pier. The trolleys also provide convenient connections to CTA, Metra and Amtrak stations.
Hotel 71 Area Attractions
Chicago River: Adjacent
Chicago Loop Business District: 2 blocks
North Michigan Avenue/Magnificent Mile: 3 blocks
Tribune Tower: 3 blocks
Wrigley Building: 3 blocks
Merchandise Mart: 6 blocks
Lake Michigan: 6 blocks
Chicago Loop Theater District: 0.5 mile
Art Institute of Chicago: 0.5 mile
Historic Water Tower: 1.0 mile
John Hancock Center: 1.0 mile
Museum of Contemporary Art: 1.0 mile
Oak Street: 1.0 mile
Navy Pier: 1.0 mile
Sears Tower: 1.5 miles
Soldier Field: 2.0 miles
United Center: 3.0 miles
McCormick Place Convention Center: 5.0 miles
Wrigley Field: 5.5 miles
Hotel 71 Location Description
MAGNIFICENT MILE - 3 BLOCKS
Hotel 71 Driving Directions
From O'Hare International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles.
Take I-190 east and continue east on the I-90/Kennedy Expressway.
Exit onto Ohio Street East.
Turn right onto LaSalle Street.
Turn left onto Wacker Drive.
The hotel is located on the right.
From Chicago Midway Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 miles.
Proceed north on SR-50/South Cicero Avenue.
Continue to I-55 North.
Follow signs to The Loop and North Lake Shore Drive.
Take North Lake Shore Drive to the Wacker Drive Exit.
Proceed west on North Lake Shore Drive.
North Lake Shore Drive becomes Lower Wacker Drive.
Merge right onto the ramp to ascend to Upper Wacker Drive.
Proceed to Michigan Avenue.
The hotel is located on the left.
Hotel 71 Hotel Policy
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
Hotel 71 Room Information
Name: Standard room with city view Description: One king bed or two queen beds. City views. 450-600 square feet. Work desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. TV with premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bathroom with granite countertop, telephone, and designer bath products. Name: Suite Description: One king bed. Views of Chicago River and city. Over 1,200 square feet. Separate sitting room. Work desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. TV with premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bathroom with granite countertop, telephone, and designer bath products. Name: Standard room with river view Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Views of Chicago River. 450-600 square feet. Work desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. TV with premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bathroom with granite countertop, telephone, and designer bath products. Name: Premier room with river view Description: One king bed or two queen beds. River view. Marble foyer. 36-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathroom with marble bath and rainforest showerhead. Designer bath products. In-room safe. Name: Premier room with city view Description: One king bed or two queen beds. City view. Marble foyer. 36-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathroom with marble bath and rainforest showerhead. Designer bath products. In-room safe.
Hotel 71 Room Types
Standard room with city view:One king bed or two queen beds. City views. 450-600 square feet. Work desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. TV with premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bathroom with granite countertop, telephone, and designer bath products.
Suite:One king bed. Views of Chicago River and city. Over 1,200 square feet. Separate sitting room. Work desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. TV with premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bathroom with granite countertop, telephone, and designer bath products.
Standard room with river view:One king bed or two queen beds. Views of Chicago River. 450-600 square feet. Work desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. CD player. TV with premium cable channels. Coffeemaker. Bathroom with granite countertop, telephone, and designer bath products.
Premier room with river view:One king bed or two queen beds. River view. Marble foyer. 36-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathroom with marble bath and rainforest showerhead. Designer bath products. In-room safe.
Premier room with city view:One king bed or two queen beds. City view. Marble foyer. 36-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathroom with marble bath and rainforest showerhead. Designer bath products. In-room safe.
Hotel 71 Property Information
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - $65/Night
Floors - 39
Guestrooms - 479
Hotel Renovated - 2007
Interior corridors
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk
Hotel 71 Property Amenities
- Children Stay Free - 17 Years and Under
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Business Center
- Safe-Deposit Box - At Front Desk
- Elevator/lift
- Security guard
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small pets only - 25 Lbs. and Under
- Pets allowed - $100 NonRefundable
- Concierge services
- Restaurant nearby
- Parking garage
- Fitness equipment
- Parking (valet) - $39/24 Hours In/Out
- Room service (limited hours)
- Laundry service
- Conference room(s)
- Luggage storage
- Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary