Chicago Marriott at Medical District /UIC, just one block south of Interstate 290, is removed from the congestion of Chicago's Loop, yet just minutes from downtown. Our elegant, European-style hotel is within 1 block of University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University Medical Center. We offer complimentary shuttle service within a one-mile radius of the hotel.
Our guests may enjoy a view of the city skyline without the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Our newly renovated business center and fitness center make your stay more productive.
Our meeting space includes two outdoor terraces, perfect for your small lunch or reception.
Enjoy the fresh, crisp look of our plush new bedding package.
Our larger studio rooms are corner rooms with beautiful views.
All rooms are equipped with wireless high-speed internet access at $9.95 per day.
Our refurbished concierge lounge goes high tech with a flat screen plasma TV and a computer area.
Seek a little solitude for breakfast on the balcony of our concierge lounge.
Star Rating:
Local Attractions:
UIC Pavillion, University of Illinois at Chicago, Sears Tower, Rush Medical Center
Hotel Reviews for Chicago Marriott at Medical District / Uic
4.0out of 5Based on 83 guest reviews, Very Good
Based on 85 traveler reviews
Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service
Excellent
28
Very Good
32
Average
18
Poor
7
Terrible
0
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“Great room for the price with bus/train service nearby.”
May 1, 2013
chanscupcake, Whiting, Indiana | Trip type: Couples
My husband and I went to Chicago for the last part of our honeymoon. We scored a great deal on priceline (name your own price) for the Marriott at UIC....
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My husband and I went to Chicago for the last part of our honeymoon. We scored a great deal on priceline (name your own price) for the Marriott at UIC. We choose this area for the price and the location of the train-line into the loop. The pink line station (polk street) is only 4 blocks away and it goes right into the loop/downtown area making transportation quick, easy and affordable.
The staff was pleasant and respectful when we checked in. We got upgraded to a room with a king bed without even asking. The room itself was clean, with a working mini-fridge and a keurig brewer. My favorite part was the shower; it was so powerful! I love taking a hot shower with excellent water pressure. I can see how someone would feel it was "too much" but again, I loved it.
The business center they have in the lobby isn't the greatest. It's an old computer with an outdated version of internet explorer on it. I know they charge for the internet; we didn't bring our laptops so I have no idea what the charge would be. We weren't in our hotel room that much the entire weekend; we took advantage of the train/bus systems and got to see the entire city so we didn't need internet.
The bed was comfortable and every single employee we ran into had a smile on their face and a nice "hello" to follow. They also had a shuttle service that ran every hour to go anywhere within a mile radius of the hotel; we didn't use it but saw that many guests did. There's a Jewel/Osco about 4 blocks down that you can hit and grab some snacks so you don't have to pay the outrageous water/food costs at the hotel.
You can't complain with a nice comfortable bed/comforter; clean area and good staff. If you're looking to score a good deal and willing to take public transportation where you need to go this is a great deal; otherwise you'll have to pay the $100-$400 dollar a night prices to be in the downtown/loop/gold coast area. « less
“Not quite the usual Marriott quality, especially for the price”
Apr 8, 2013
ColumbiaMDPercolate, Atlanta, Georgia | Trip type: Business
This hotel is convenient if you need to stay near Rush University Medical Center or the University of Illinois-Chicago. As mentioned by others, the lobby is small and unfriendly. The...
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This hotel is convenient if you need to stay near Rush University Medical Center or the University of Illinois-Chicago. As mentioned by others, the lobby is small and unfriendly. The rooms are standard Marriott rooms, and contained adequate plug ins and lighting for those that need to work and/or want to read.
It wasn't hard to connect my laptop to the wireless network (after paying the usual outrageous fee), but when I wanted to connect my ipad and iphone to the network, I was requested to sign in again and approve the extra charge. Fortunately, I was not charged double to having multiple devices connected to the network.
I discovered the hair dryer only worked on one speed-low. Had I not had extra time this morning that could have been a problem. There was no coffee pot in the room-something that's very handy in the morning, if you want a cup of coffee before getting dressed and going down for breakfast. I saw the sign in the lobby about serving Starbucks coffee so I assumed they had a Starbucks in the lobby where I could grab a coffee and roll this morning. I found out that the sign was for their restaurant that served Starbucks coffee.
Although my room was on the concierge floor, I was told that I did not have access to the concierge lounge since I wasn't a gold or platnium (sp). Usually the rooms are a little nicer on the concierge floor and usually they allow everyone on that floor to access the concierge lounge. « less
“Ok Place, But Great Location for Rush Med Center”
Mar 22, 2013
Kurt M, Pearl City, Illinois | Trip type: Family
The location is everything for this place. The staff is very professional and even friendly. My first impression particularly after using Marriott for much of my other travel needs, was...
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The location is everything for this place. The staff is very professional and even friendly. My first impression particularly after using Marriott for much of my other travel needs, was that this place was a bit older but recently updated. It didn't seem close to anything other than the Medical Center. If you are visiting the Rush Medical Center this Marriott is directly across the street. They charge about $30 to park, $5 for what I consider regular cable channels, and even for coffee. Many things that other locations provide complimentary to the guest. In my view, our discounted Rush Medical Center rate of $200 was padded with the other charges and taxes to increase our daily bill to nearly $300 a night for what seemed like a very basic room, much more than I've paid for Marriotts in other large cities. That said the location for the medical center couldn't be better. So if you're a Rush patient and planning to stay a night or two I'd recommend this as your room of choice. Be aware that the outside rooms, or those facing the street are a bit noisy. You'll hear street noise all night. If you're looking for a quieter place ask for a room away from the street. « less
“Great hotel for the price - with a train station nearby”
Mar 21, 2013
Dennis K, Saint Louis, Missouri | Trip type: Couples
Last summer my wife and I decided to take our first trip to Chicago. We started by looking at hotels near Millennium Park but they were extremely expensive. After doing...
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Last summer my wife and I decided to take our first trip to Chicago. We started by looking at hotels near Millennium Park but they were extremely expensive. After doing a lot of research we settled on the Chicago Marriott at Medical District. It is a basic Marriott property, nice but not overly elegant or trendy, with rooms that were clean and comfortable but not huge. The value of this hotel lies in the fact that it is nice and clean with a friendly staff and is inexpensive compared to other Chicago hotels. And just a short, one block, walk down the street and you are at the Polk train station which is on the Pink line and offers a short ride into downtown.
If you are on a sightseeing trip definitely check out the Field Museum, it is amazing - http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/THE-FIELD-MUSEUM/91/
Here's another quick guide of things to do in Chicago - http://www.ytravelblog.com/what-to-do-in-chicago/ « less
“It's just ok”
Mar 1, 2013
stephanie5656, Indianapolis, Indiana | Trip type: Couples
Valet was outstanding...in fact the best part! Hotel lobby staff very unfriendly and acted bored to death. Lobby very small. Rooms very clean...older but updated. Bought 3 beers from hotel...
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Valet was outstanding...in fact the best part! Hotel lobby staff very unfriendly and acted bored to death. Lobby very small. Rooms very clean...older but updated. Bought 3 beers from hotel bar...$21!
Cancellation: By 4pm day of arrival to avoid penalty
Nightly Parking:
$26
Typical Group Deposit:
$500
Total Taxes:
15.40%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Room Types - Chicago Marriott at Medical District / Uic
Studio
One King Bed or
Two Double Beds
Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains help ensure a restful night. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch LCD TVs offers premium TV channels. A coffee/tea maker is provided while a microwave and refrigerator can be requested. Bathroom amenities include complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary weekday newspapers are among the conveniences offered.
Concierge
One King Bed or
Two Double Beds
Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains help ensure a restful night. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and the 37-inch LCD TVs offers premium TV channels. A coffee/tea maker is provided while a microwave and refrigerator can be requested. Bathroom amenities include complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. A safe, a desk, and complimentary weekday newspapers are among the conveniences offered.
Marriott Guestroom
One king bed or two double beds. Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Courtyard or university view. 400 square feet. Contemporary dark-wood furnishings, desk, armchair and ottoman. Marble vanity and shower/tub combination in bathroom.
Amenities - Chicago Marriott at Medical District / Uic
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Central location
Charge for early check out
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Electronic key card
Elevator
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health centre
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Private garden grounds
Quiet location
Radio in room
Restaurant
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Terrace
Travellers cheques accepted
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Chicago Marriott at Medical District / Uic
From Airport
Chicago/OHare - ORD
Hotel direction: 17.0 mi SE
Driving directions: Take Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) East to Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) West. Exit at Ashland Avenue/ Paulina and go south. Hotel is 2 blocks on left.
Subway service, fee: 2.0 USD (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 40 USD (one way)
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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Previously Known As: Marriott Chicago at Medical District / Uic
Based on 85 traveler reviews 
Value
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“Great room for the price with bus/train service nearby.”
“Not quite the usual Marriott quality, especially for the price”
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