Moxy Chicago Downtown
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Axel’s take

A strong River North base if you prefer a lively lobby to a spacious room.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a social, design-led 3-star in River North

Moxy Chicago Downtown is a social, design-led 3-star that puts its energy into the shared spaces rather than oversized bedrooms. We'd pick it for a short Chicago break: River North restaurants and transit are close, check-in happens at the bar, and games and Zombie Taco give the lobby a genuine social purpose. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and convenient location.

The compromise is upstairs. Rooms are compact, storage is limited, and some shower layouts offer less privacy than friends sharing might want. Guests also flag a loud lobby and occasional street or bar noise, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Breakfast costs extra, parking is off-site, and housekeeping is every other day. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or a longer stay with substantial luggage.

Rooms
Clean, compact and pared back; check the layout before sharing with friends.
Cleanliness
Consistently strong guest feedback; Marriott lists every-other-day housekeeping.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength across recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Lobby games, Bar Moxy, Zombie Taco and a 24-hour gym; no room service.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast, off-site parking and pets cost extra; parking is at 401 North Wells Street.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

The location

530 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago

Walkable River North base near restaurants, the Riverwalk and rail connections.

Amenities and check-in

Lobby games, Bar Moxy, Zombie Taco and a 24-hour gym; no room service.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Game room
  • Activities for kids
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Nearby parking fee: USD 49.00 per night; Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay; Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
  • Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $59 per room per night; Pet deposit: $50 per room per stay; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $59 per room per stay
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Moxy Chicago Downtown: from $230 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $230 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Moxy Chicago Downtown on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Moxy Chicago Downtown is a social, design-led 3-star in River North in Chicago, United States.

Address: 530 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago. Property ID: 1101221. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/moxy-chicago-downtown-1101221

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/chicago/moxy-chicago-downtown-1101221/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$285$310 on Booking.com$25 less (8%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$354$375 on Booking.com$21 less (6%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$303$321 on Booking.com$18 less (6%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$386$385 on Booking.comsame priceNov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $230 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $368 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $502 USD

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Total price: $636 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $779 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $932 USD

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7 nights

Total price: $1,115 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $1,298 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $1,526 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $1,803 USD

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11 nights

Total price: $2,144 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $2,446 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $2,628 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $2,831 USD

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong River North base if you prefer a lively lobby to a spacious room. a social, design-led 3-star in River North, scored for what it is.

Moxy Chicago Downtown is a social, design-led 3-star that puts its energy into the shared spaces rather than oversized bedrooms. We'd pick it for a short Chicago break: River North restaurants and transit are close, check-in happens at the bar, and games and Zombie Taco give the lobby a genuine social purpose. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and convenient location.

The compromise is upstairs. Rooms are compact, storage is limited, and some shower layouts offer less privacy than friends sharing might want. Guests also flag a loud lobby and occasional street or bar noise, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Breakfast costs extra, parking is off-site, and housekeeping is every other day. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or a longer stay with substantial luggage.

  • Best for: solo travelers who enjoy a social lobby; couples on short city breaks; car-free restaurant and nightlife trips

  • Watch out for: compact rooms and limited storage; lively bar atmosphere and possible noise; shower privacy varies by room layout

  • Location: Walkable River North base near restaurants, the Riverwalk and rail connections.

  • Rooms: Clean, compact and pared back; check the layout before sharing with friends.

  • Cleanliness: Consistently strong guest feedback; Marriott lists every-other-day housekeeping.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength across recent guest reviews.

  • Amenities: Lobby games, Bar Moxy, Zombie Taco and a 24-hour gym; no room service.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast, off-site parking and pets cost extra; parking is at 401 North Wells Street.

Axel's opinion of Moxy Chicago Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Moxy Chicago Downtown

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Moxy
  • 530 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago
  • Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 1,600 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Millennium Station: 8 min by taxi · Navy Pier: 9 min by taxi · Chicago O'Hare International Airport: 25 min by taxi · Chicago Midway International Airport: 26 min by taxi · Millennium Park: 6 min by taxi · Ogilvie Transportation Center: 7 min by taxi
  • Optional charges: Nearby parking fee: USD 49.00 per night; Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay; Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
  • Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $59 per room per night; Pet deposit: $50 per room per stay; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $59 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Game room, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Chicago
  • Chain: Marriott. Axel's Marriott rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Penthouse room

Standard room with city view

Standard room with courtyard view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single Penthouse room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple Penthouse room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (bunk bed)

Standard Single Penthouse room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Penthouse room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple Penthouse room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Penthouse room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard room (sofa)

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Penthouse room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room with city view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

Single Apartment

Triple Apartment

Single Apartment (single bed)

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Twin Apartment (twin beds)

Triple Apartment

Quadruple Apartment

Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Villa with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage with view

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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