If you want to stay someone in Chicago that is inexpensive, clean and in a great location, with FREE parking, this is the place for you! Within a few blocks of restaurants, the Mag Mile and public transit, we were very pleased with the location of this hotel. It is by no means the Hilton...rooms and hallways are updated but still have that 'old' feeling (and the walls are VERY thin so it's not always quiet). But they were kept very clean by the staff. Hotel staff were very friendly as well. The free parking was a huge bonus as well, that is not easy to find in downtown Chicago. There is a computer in the lobby with complimentary internet access which was very handy. The free continental breakfast wasn't great...the wait staff was cranky and they should at least through some fruit out on the table. We did have hard boiled eggs as an option on the last day which I was happy about, the rest of the week was all cereal, toast and waffles - no protein or fruit. But again, we paid on average about $110-160 CDN per night (changed with the day of the week), so we were happy with what we got. You can get a discount if you have CAA or an AAA membership. Kids under 17 are free so it was perfect for us traveling with our young daughter.

This hotel is the best value in the area. The rates were cheap and the room was clean. Close to everything - walking distance to good eats, shopping along Michigan Ave., blues bars, train station. Long walk or short cab ride to theaters and other popular Chicago attractions. The room (king bed) was small (ok by us as we weren't there that much), but adequate for two people, nice, and very clean. Hotel was noisy . . . definitely bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper - between the guests coming and going, housekeeping cleaning, and street noise, there was not a lot of quietness. Hallways and stairwells had strong cleaner (Pine Sol?) odors. Parking was free (practically unheard of in this town), though was not self-park (especially over the weekend they pack the cars into this little lot like sardines). Free continental breakfast (dine-in only with blue tickets provided upon check-in) but limited, i.e. bread, english muffins, hard-boiled eggs, hot and cold cereal and make-your-own waffles. We needed a car to get to the Museum of Science and Industry, Frank Lloyd Wright houses, and Botanical Gardens. We will definitely go back for the price and location.

Room was large and as clean as could be expected for how old the hotel is. Staff was very friendly. Bathroom needs a fan.

This was the second stay for us recently and both times we were very happy. The room was very large and the staff helpful and pleasant. The free parking and breakfast coupled with the location make this a great choice in Chicago. We easily walked to the shopping and theatre.