The number one reason we chose to stay here was because the room rate included free parking. Other hotels can charge up to $50/day for parking, which completely destroys the cheap room rate.

Very easy to get to (just exit off of I-90 and drive right to the door), room was clean, plenty of room for two, everything worked fine, bedding/towels were clean, decor was basic, view was OK, halls were sparse, elevators and stairs are very confusing, location is superb (right across the street from Rock and Roll McDonald's), continental breakfast was poor, parking may take a while to get your car out (the attendants will double-park cars), and the outside noise can be loud (sirens) at times if your window is open.

Overall, not a place I would call elegant, but a great room based on location, price, and perfect for someone who just wants to use the room for sleeping and not hanging out.

Each time we head to Chicago I figure the price will have risen, but that's not the case. It's still less than $100 for a double with a king-size bed. There is free parking with in and out privileges. The location is wonderful! The staff is great!
There is now a continental breakfast that is included...the waffles are great! It is served in the restaurant, so anyone who wishes a full breakfast can order it.
The location is convenient to many jazz clubs, restaurants, and shops. This hotel is within walking distance of Michigan Ave.

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.