Central Loop Hotel vs Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop
Both are in Chicago (IL), 280 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
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★½Chicago
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.5)
- breakfast included
Why is Central Loop Hotel better than Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (455 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable×9.3
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop better than Central Loop Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5)+0.8
- 2Includes free breakfast
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Central Loop Hotel vs Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop: which hotel is better? | Central Loop Hotel | Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.3 +0.8 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.1 | 3.5 +0.4 |
| Public transport | 9.5 | 9.9 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.3 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 455 +406 | 49 |
| Rank in Chicago (IL) | top 38% | top 6% +32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Distance to Chicago centre | 700 m −230 m | 930 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 2.0 km −140 m |
| To public transport | 240 m | 180 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 108 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +7 | 7 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago | 2.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Chicago Theatre | 720 m | 530 m −200 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop
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Location
280 m apart
Central Loop Hotel: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Quincy station (CTA): 240 m, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 14 km, beach: 2.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop: city centre: 740 m, nearest station CTA - Washington/Wells: 180 m, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 15 km, beach: 2.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Central Loop Hotel or Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop: common questions
Which is better, Central Loop Hotel or Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop?
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Central Loop Hotel or Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop?
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 930 m for Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Central Loop Hotel is 2.1 km.
How far apart are Central Loop Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop?
The two hotels are 280 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