What could be better than a stylish apartment in the heart of the city? Not much and MDA apartments delivered on the package in a big way. My husband and I stayed in the MDA Apartments for a weeklong leisure trip to the Windy City. For the price of an upscale hotel room we got the use of a furnished one bedroom apartment near mass transit, an easy walk to Michigan Ave, Millenium Park, the Theatre District and Grant Park -- and half a dozen other hot spots. The only downside about the location was that El was right outside, but since we used to live by the elevated line in Queens the noise wasn't a big issue for us.

For those who relish in modern design this apartment was perfect. Probably my favorite feature was the kitchen which had the full array of appliances including a full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and oven. An island doubled as a breakfast bar with convenient seating for two. The kitchen was packed with cabinets that held tableware and dishes for 4, basic pots and pans, glasses -- pretty much everything you needed. Several local convenience stores in the area eagerly sell everything else. The bedroom was simple with a queen size bed, nightstand, and tall dresser. There was abundant drawer space and a decent sized closet as well. And the LCD TV in the bedroom was great in the mornings. A large bathroom complete with soaking tub/shower and vanity with storage as well as a comfortable living loom with leather sofa/chairs and another LCD TV complete the furnishings. Oh and did I forget to mention the washer/dryer and 2 hall closets for even more storage? How about the fitness center and the movie room located on the building's 6th floor?

We loved our stay here and would definitely to do it again. Like most big cities, Chicago in the Loop is loud and busy at all hours of the day and night. But its also got the best architecture (and a real appreciation for it), art and science museums (the Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium are top notch attractions), a multitude of restaurants of all types and price ranges, and an amazing dynamism. Another activity that is a must for people with an interest in architecture and the city's history is one of the Architecture Tours by boat. Fabulous views of the city are behind every curve of the rivers. The MDA Apartments fits into that portrait perfectly. The only reason I didn't rate it an excellent is because of the practical issue of the noise that might turn off some other guests. Also be aware that you are technically leasing the apartment for your stay and you don't get daily cleaning, fresh towels, etc. like you would at a hotel. But if those minor issues aren't a concern I would overwhelmingly recommend the MDA for your next stay in the city!

the weekend was fabulous...the apartment was ideally located and the services outstanding...we were most impressed by the 6th floor 'state of the art' gym and movie theatre (although to busy to take advantage) and the concierge was very helpful...the day we arrived she checked movie schedules for us, provided helpful tips on where to shop/where to dine and offered to stow our luggage while the room was being completed...

Everyone we met, from the contractors working on the roof to the residents were first rate...the builidng is beautifully renovated and the apartments very spacious...we rented a two bedroom/two bath unit on the 12th floor...the apartment was perfectly appointed, including a full service kitchen, washer/dryer, hotel quality linens and towels and comortable furniture in the living area...we look forward to future visits to Chicago and returning to the MDA...

Typically accommodations are just a place to sleep...in this case; it made the trip all that much more enjoyable... to quote my daughter's boyfriend "it will be difficult to stay in a hotel after this'...

My husband and I stayed in the Chicago MDA apartments for 3 days in May 2006. I would recommend these to anyone. We had looked at Trip Advisor and saw one very negative review and several positive ones. The negative review was from someone who arrived there before the building was finished- negative- rightly so. However, we elected to stay there looking at the more recent reviews. These apartments are in a made-over office building in Chicago. The MDA apartments are very nicely located- between Michigan and State Street on Lake, just below the river. You can board all of Chicago's trains within 4 blocks of the hotels. The apartments are partly residential and partly short-term stay. When you arrive you sign a lease; it's an apartment, not a hotel. Our studio looked brand new- in fact, I had to take the hair dryer out of the plastic bag and the box. It comes with a full kitchen- regular sized refrigerator, full stove, and dishwasher, washer and dryer, plus other nice things like a coffee maker, toaster, corkscrew, glasses, utensils, etc. Indeed, this is a furnished apartment. It also comes with more hotel-like things- nice towels, shampoo, soap, etc. There is a flat screen TV and free Internet service is included, but the phone doesn't allow long-distance service- no problem for us, we had our cell phones. The price was much cheaper than other downtown Chicago hotels, and because it's an apartment, the price you see is the price you pay (all of the taxes that are added onto hotels aren't added here). But, there is no maid service in the morning. We had plenty of towels for the 3 days- I'm not sure whether we could have gotten fresh ones and fresh bed linens if we'd asked. We paid $155/night for 3 nights. The only slightly negative thing was that it is very near several train lines and you do hear the trains somewhat. They stop late at night, but start up again in the morning. But, to us, the location more than made up for that minor inconvenience, and I've stayed in much louder hotel rooms. I'd recommend staying here if you want a good, clean downtown location for much less than the major hotels.

This place is a great place to stay long or short term. My Girlfriend and I wanted to stay somewhere in the city and we found MDA to be perfect. The location could not be better for shopping and dinning. The building is newly remodeled with a very trendy look. The furniture in our apartment was remarkable, very nice looking and comfortable. We could not have been happier with our stay and we will be returning!!!!