Hotel BnB

Feb 1st, 2024

I stayed here just over a year ago but I'm seeing I didn't leave a review. I think about this place frequently, it's very unique here in America, in this instance it was exactly what I was looking for. I was taking a greyhound bus into town for the night, I needed a place to stay solo. I got a room here for around $100. That's my first bone of contention, the location is nice but I imagine at $50-75 a night this place would be packed every night. My only complaint about the entire experience is that when I was assigned a room I opened it and it was dirty. The attendant said it was a mistake and asked me to wait 15 minutes while it was remedied. Kind of alarming in post pandemic times when a 15 minute cleaning is all it takes regardless of room size. It was fine, like I mentioned above I was commuting via bus so I could use the shower. I took a nice hot shower in the community (not super clean) shower facilities. When I got out my room was ready. I stored my stuff, laid down for a bit and headed out for my next adventure. When I returned it was late, everything was fine. I went right to my room and laid down... exhausted. It wasn't the best night's sleep but I don't fault the property for that at all. The next morning I was ready to go. Again, I'd stay here anytime I'm in Chicago traveling alone unless there was an Airbnb nearby but know what you're getting into. This is very no frills. I loved it.
Dec 6th, 2023

This is not a hotel in an usual sense, it's more like a private room, very small private room with a shared bath in the hallway. The staff is friendly and helpful. Spend a little more, and get the bigger room with queen bed especially if you're not traveling alone. The location is very good, right before the edge of downtown but quiet and safe. There are several busses almost right in front of the hotel. The L train is few blocks away, near Trader Joe's,a short walk. The transfer station is one over. The best part is Grant Park is a block away, and to get you a better idea > the famous Hilton Hotel is 2-3 blocks away. If you're planning to spend a lot of time in the hotel, this is not the place for you but if you're looking to save some money and just a place to sleep, here's the place. Nearby activities: Downtown, the loop, is a short bus ride 10, 15 during rush hour. Grant Park, the Buckingham Fountain, the Millennium, and several museums are on the way to DT. It's on Michigan Ave., the main Chicago arterialy. Safety: Very safe walkable neighborhood on the main road. A college next door, the Hilton is 2-3 blocks away. Walkability: Safe, that is all I have to say.
Nov 2nd, 2023

Perfect location. Serviceable rooms. Surprisingly quiet. I didn't have to speak to a soul. Good wifi. AC wasn't too bad. My room was very clean. I wish I knew there was parking in the back. I didn't realize until I was leaving. It is a microtel and there are shared bathrooms. If I had a noisy or inconsiderate neighbor it would have been a nightmare. My biggest complaint is the absurdly bright blue light on the room's mirror. As far as I could tell there was no way to turn it off. If I didn't bring a blindfold I would have never slept.
Oct 31st, 2023

Basically what I expected for the price. You get a teeny tiny room with a twin bed. Shared bathroom. Staff was friendly and helpful. I felt safe and slept well
Oct 17th, 2023