Central Loop Hotel vs JW Marriott Chicago
Both are in Chicago (IL), 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Chicago
Central Loop Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Chicago
JW Marriott Chicago
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Central Loop Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 150 m apart.
Choose Central Loop Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Central Loop Hotel better than JW Marriott Chicago?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9)+0.6
- 2More guest reviews (455 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×33
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is JW Marriott Chicago better than Central Loop Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Central Loop Hotel vs JW Marriott Chicago: which hotel is better? | Central Loop Hotel | JW Marriott Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.1 +0.4 | 2.7 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 455 +441 | 14 |
| Rank in Chicago (IL) | top 38% +31% | top 69% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Chicago centre | 700 m −130 m | 830 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km −100 m | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 240 m | 100 m −140 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 108 | – |
| Floors | – | 12 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +6 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
150 m apart
Central Loop Hotel or JW Marriott Chicago: common questions
Which is better, Central Loop Hotel or JW Marriott Chicago?
Central Loop Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. JW Marriott Chicago is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Central Loop Hotel or JW Marriott Chicago?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Central Loop Hotel is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 830 m for JW Marriott Chicago.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Central Loop Hotel is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; JW Marriott Chicago is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Central Loop Hotel and JW Marriott Chicago?
The two hotels are 150 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score