--- title: "Selina Chicago vs The Talbott, Autograph Collection: which hotel is better?" description: "Selina Chicago or The Talbott, Autograph Collection in Chicago (IL)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/selina-chicago-chicago-il-vs-the-talbott-autograph-collection-chicago-il/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-11 --- # Selina Chicago vs The Talbott, Autograph Collection Both are in Chicago (IL), 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★½ · North Chicago ## [Selina Chicago](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/selina-chicago-chicago-il/) - **Guest rating:** 8.1 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.5 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2072896/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★½ · North Chicago ## [The Talbott, Autograph Collection](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-talbott-autograph-collection-chicago-il/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.5 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2219588/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart. ### Choose The Talbott, Autograph Collection if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.1) ### Why is Selina Chicago better than The Talbott, Autograph Collection? 1. More guest reviews (171 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable (×8.1) ### Why is The Talbott, Autograph Collection better than Selina Chicago? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.1) (+0.8) 2. Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 3.5★) (+1★) 3. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Selina Chicago | The Talbott, Autograph Collection | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 (+0.8) | | Location | 8.5 | 8.5 | | Beach access | 8.8 | 8.7 | | Public transport | 9.5 (+0.4) | 9.1 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6 (+0.4) | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.9 (+0.8) | | Number of reviews | 171 (+150) | 21 | | Rank in Chicago (IL) | bottom 26% | top 33% (+41%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.5 | 8.5 | | Distance to North Chicago centre | 1.5 km | 1.3 km (−200 m) | | To the beach | 460 m | 470 m | | To public transport | 250 m | 310 m | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 230 m (−120 m) | 360 m | | Shops within 500 m | 12 (+3) | 9 | | Sights within 1 km | 28 | 29 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★½ (+1★) | | Rooms | 123 | – | | Floors | 16 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 1833 | – | | Listed amenities | 7 | 10 (+3) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago | 410 m (−200 m) | 600 m | | Chicago Theatre | 1.5 km | 1.6 km | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 210 m apart Selina Chicago: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station CTA - Chicago Red: 250 m, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 16 km, beach: 460 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 28 sights within 1 km. The Talbott, Autograph Collection: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station CTA - Chicago Red: 310 m, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 16 km, beach: 470 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 52 hotels in Magnificent Mile](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/chicago-il/area/magnificent-mile/) ## Selina Chicago or The Talbott, Autograph Collection: common questions ### Which is better, Selina Chicago or The Talbott, Autograph Collection? They are evenly matched. Selina Chicago is stronger in public transport; The Talbott, Autograph Collection is stronger in guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Selina Chicago or The Talbott, Autograph Collection? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? The Talbott, Autograph Collection is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.5 km for Selina Chicago. ### How far apart are Selina Chicago and The Talbott, Autograph Collection? The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/selina-chicago-chicago-il-vs-the-talbott-autograph-collection-chicago-il/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/