"Swissotel was a nice option for our "con-ing needs". We stayed here for two nights in order to attend an annual con, C2E2. The room provided us with pretty much everything that we needed, especially location within walking distance of the Metra line that drops you right at the convention center (which is one of the main reasons that we selected it). We sort of look for two things in hotels for these types of events: comfort and price. Simply put, the Swissotel price was absolutely right and that, combined with it being a nicer property in a perfect location, made it EXACTCTLY what we needed. We would definitely use it again next year. The only downside is that it is not really in or even near a good part of the Chicago restaurant scene...but Chicago has great transportation options so that is not really that big of a deal."