The Talbott Hotel

The Talbott Hotel - overview.

• This vintage, family-owned boutique hotel, located 2 blocks from upscale Oak Street and North Michigan Avenue / Magnificent Mile shopping, was built in 1927 and completely renovated in 2002.
• Rooms combine European sensibility with bonuses such as multiple phones and free high-speed Internet access. Large marble bathrooms feature dual vanities and separate tubs and showers.
• The cozy lobby feels like an old-fashioned English library and offers calm comfort. The adjoining upscale lounge is perfect for an evening cocktail or intimate business chat.

The Talbott Hotel - Room details

This hotel has 149 guestrooms and suites, all of which include floral print bedspreads, English-country paintings, dark-wood entertainment armoires, dual vanities, and marble tubs. All rooms also have at least three phones; suites have five phones, two in the bathroom.
• Deluxe Room - These guestrooms offer one king-size bed and accommodate a maximum of two guests.
• One Bedroom Suite - These 850-square-foot guestrooms offer one king-size bed and a sofa bed and accommodate a maximum of four guests. They have a parlor with coffee table and two chairs. Bathrooms have a deep soaking tub, two phones, and access doors from the living room area and the bedroom.

The Talbott Hotel - Property information

What to expect: City bustle is left at the door as guests are greeted cheerfully by the reception staff. The low-lit lobby is furnished with antiques and Oriental rugs; an old-fashioned umbrella stand is filled with loaners. Business and mature travelers appreciate the refined atmosphere in which they can relax with a newspaper in the sitting area, warmed in winter by dual fireplaces.
• Amenity highlights: Thoughtful touches include free daily newspapers hung on door handles in green cloth bags. In chilly months (October through April), a complimentary coffee and tea service with brownies is available in the lobby.

The Talbott Hotel - Dining information

• Basil's at the Talbott - Basil's offers international fine dining in a casual, intimate atmosphere. A club-style lounge and bar share space with a small seating area, where floral tapestry-covered café chairs and banquette seating create a quaint, European setting. Whether guests are in the mood for a light breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, or a four-course dinner in the evening, Basil's offers plenty of options. Bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and take pride in the extensive wine list.

The Talbott Hotel - Recreation information

"Guests who enjoy running, walking, bicycling or inline skating should bring their gear for exercising along Lake Michigan's lakefront, less than a half-mile from the hotel. Bicycles and inline skates are available for rental at several beachfront locations. During the summer months, Oak Street Beach is popular for sunbathing and swimming (when lifeguards are on duty). Also in summer, beach volleyball courts are available for rental or pickup games. Those interested in canoeing, kayaking, or rowing can rent equipment at the Lincoln Park Boathouse, just 2.5 miles away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply."

• Aerobics classes
• Basketball court
• Bicycle riding/rental
• Boating
• Canoe
• Cross-country skiing
• Dock
• Fishing
• Golf
• Golf - driving range
• Hiking/biking trails
• Ice skating
• Kayaking
• Running track/path
• Sailing
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Windsurfing

The Talbott Hotel - Policy information

• Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
• There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
• Rollaway beds are available for $20 per night; cribs are complimentary. Both are subject to availability and should be requested at the time of booking.
• Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required for incidental charges.
• All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 12 PM
• Pets not allowed

The Talbott Hotel - Amenities

• Air conditioning
• AM/FM radio
• Bathrobes
• Bathroom telephone
• Cable/satellite TV
• Climate control
• Clock radio
• Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
• Designer toiletries
• Desk
• "Extra towels, linens, bedding"
• Hair dryer
• High-speed Internet connection
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board
• Maid service
• Mini/honor bar
• Modem Internet access
• Multi-line phone
• Non-smoking rooms
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Private bathroom
• Separate sitting area
• Smoking rooms
• Soundproofed rooms
• Video game consoles
• Voice mail
• Wheelchair accessible
• Window open-operating

The Talbott Hotel - Attractions

• In city center
• Water nearby
• Oak Street shopping – 2 blocks
• North Michigan Avenue shopping/Magnificent Mile – 3 blocks
• Historic Water Tower – 6 blocks
• American Girl Place – 6 blocks
• John Hancock Center – .5 miles
• Museum of Contemporary Art - .5 miles
• Lakefront running path – 1 mile
• Oak Street beach – 1 mile
• Tribune Tower – 1 mile
• Wrigley Building – 1 mile
• River North Gallery district – 1 mile
• Navy Pier – 1 mile
• Loop business district – 1 mile
• Merchandise Mart – 1 mile
• Lincoln Park Boat Club - 2.5 miles Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course – 5 miles

  O'Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

  Driving directions from O'Hare International Airport: Depart the airport by driving northeast on the Departures ramp. Merge onto I-190 east toward Chicago. I-190 east becomes the Kennedy Expy. Take the Kennedy Expy. to the Ohio St. exit east. Turn left from Ohio St. onto State St. Turn right onto Delaware Pl. and proceed to the hotel.

The Talbott Hotel - Address

The Talbott Hotel
20 E Delaware Pl
Chicago