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4 of 5 stars
ronhirata   5 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Nov 15, 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/3 found this review helpful

First of all, call the place directly. I got a better price than the
internet rate. While I agree with one of the reviewers about the
street light and the cheap plastic blinds, the overall stay was not
bad. The suite had no view to speak of, but the living room area did have a fold out sofa, a love seat, micro wave, fridge, 36 in Sony, dvd player, vhs recorder, dinette and a Jacuzzi. The bedroom was pretty much dominated by the king size bed, but also had a smaller Sony, on a desk and an ok sized closet.
The bathroom was small with a shower stall, toilet and sink. Not much room to lay out yout toilette articles though.
I write all of this as I didn't know what to expect based on the
reviews and so I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the living area.
It is an old place and it only has three floors and the caveate is
that there is no elevator. My roon was on the seconf floor, but you
had to climb stairs to get to the first floor.
The room was clean and so other than the lights I have no complaints.
The staff was friendly and all speak with a rather pronounced Chinese accent. Some more than others. I didn't really have a problem with it, but I can see where same might.
The train station is a couple of blocks away. It is about a 15 min
ride to the Mag. Mile. Only problem there is the red line was going through construction and so coming back later in the evening was a bit confusing as you couldn't take the usual stations to return. Kind of nice that there are some Chinese restaurants close by to grab a late night bite. But that is all there is. Closest thing to American is Walgreens a couple of blocks away.
Overall, I would stay here again. But definitely get the larger suite
and maybe get some cardboard to block out the street light.
Check out the pics.

  • Liked — Good price.
  • Disliked — No elevator and cheap shades allowed too much light into bedroom.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 06, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Sporting event
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left after one night

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1 of 5 stars
wanderingab0ut   2 contributions
on the road
Oct 15, 2007

I had a 'deluxe' room here -- the window wouldn't close, and the plastic blinds over window were insufficent to keep out the bright yellow streetlight buring all night just outside the window. I was unable to sleep because of the light, and because of the hum of transformers on the power line just outside. I did not feel particularly safe here. The wifi didn't work, etc. Really a budget hotel, great for student or backpackers, not suitable for biz traveller or mcormick attendee. After one night (intended 3), switched to more conventional hotel 2m away at twice the price, just walking away from the other two nights charges at SRO.

  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Member since October 15, 2007
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Excellent for the price

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3 of 5 stars
rfras   3 contributions
Belfast
Sep 25, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Ignore all the bad reviews about this hotel - had a great time there.

Staff were friendly and it was right beside the L station.

  • Liked — Price
  • Disliked — No lift
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 25, 2007
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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exellent for the money

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4 of 5 stars
ksul7784   3 contributions
Orlando
Sep 4, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

When we arrived they noticed that the guest before us had taken the keys. We were there a little early but we had to go to the cubs game so the front desk held our bags until after the game. when we arrived back they had the new key ready for us and handed us our bags. The room is smaller than usual, but it is sufficient. Train stop is very close and there are lots of good places to eat and tea shops all around and they are very cheap. Just as a note if you take the train anywhere after the Sox 35 exit (Chicago White Sox) be careful about walking around, just hop on a bus and it will be much safer.
other than that Chicago is great and the hotel is great.

just one other note. watch out for beggars there are a lot in Chicago. very few by the hotel except one followed us from the train station to the hotel harrasing us. The hotel made him leave.

  • Liked — close to good food
  • Disliked — no fridge in room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since September 04, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Sporting event
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Good basic hotel

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5 of 5 stars
oregonhiker6   7 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Aug 22, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We booked this hotel by calling it directly which resulted in a lower price than through the online websites. We liked this hotel, it was a good basic hotel and it was a very good value for the price. It is in the heart of Chinatown only about 3 blocks from the Red Line so is just a few stops from downtown and in what seems like a safe area. The staff was friendly and spoke English well. It is on 3 floors, no elevator. The room was small but large enough for us and contained a queen bed, desk, 2 side tables at the bed, a chair and a stool and had a small closet. There was a shower in the bathroom. The room was clean and was cleaned every day of our 3 night stay. It was quiet and the individual air conditioner worked well. There was a kitchen room on the lower floor with coffee, a microwave, refrigerator and free internet. We would stay there again.

  • Liked — Low cost and location
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 22, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Address: 214 West 22nd Place, Chicago, IL 60616