We had a super stay here the house felt like home within minutes. It was so well equipt and lots of information and handy hints on getting around. The house was immaculate Top rating for a top house

Thanks very much
West London Cancer Research Network
ASCO conference May 2008

We knew we were staying in a nice place but were still blown away by the apt when we arrived. Stocked with breakfast things and all those little things you miss while traveling, like fresh coffee (not from a pod) in the morning, bananas to snack on when hungry, and even a BBQ in the communal backyard which we made excelent use of . We were able to research our neighborhood for things to do on the computer and had complete privacy. Our "landlords" were friendly and very helpful!! We wish there was a china doll in every major city so that we have a home away from home when we travel. You get more than your $'s worth by a long shot!

When you travel with a toddler (1 year old) everything changes. I used to be able to travel anywhere and not really care about the place I stayed. Sure I liked a fancy clean hotel, but I was always willing to sacrifice to save money. As soon as we had a baby though it all changed. Instead we wanted two room suites that were clean as new. Doing in this Chicago though seemed like it was going to cost us an arm and a leg!!! I never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast but the cost savings is amazing!!!

My cousin recommended a bed and breakfast website and that's how I found the China Doll. Sure it wasn't right downtown but that's about the only thing it wasn't. My parents were traveling with my husband, son and I. The China Doll was perfect for the five of us, we stayed at the original China Doll in the 2nd floor (China Doll #3 I believe). There were two bedrooms, both were small but fit us just fine and the beds were comfy. There were two living areas a full kitchen and dining (with a stocked fridge for breakfast) and a office with a functioning computer and printer (I can't tell you how many times we've stayed someplace and the office equipment didn't work). The bathroom was laid out great for the four of us with the shower, toilet and sinks all separated by doors or screens. The back patio was a really nice place to relax and grill. Compared to what we would have been staying in at a hotel....it was so nice to all be together and all have our space.

We were able to park in the garage right behind the building which made it really convenient and using a GPS we were able to get around Chicago no problem. The neighborhood the China Doll is in is really nice and pretty much anything you need is in walking distance.

We met both Jim and Yanan our first day there and both were very pleasant, instructed us on where to find more food and linens and then made themselves scarce....perfect!

If I had to complain about anything it would be the decor of the house....a little too Asian for me, but what are you going to expect if you stay at a place called "The China Doll". The front sitting room was decorated with about 100 pictures of Jim and Yanan (maybe I'm exaggerating...maybe I'm not, I didn't count them but there were a TON).

I would recomend The China Doll to anyone and if we ever make it back to Chicago we'll stay there again.

A group of 6 of us stayed at the China Doll in Lincoln Park and all of us really enjoyed the accomodations. The location is outstanding in Lincoln Park...really close to everything and only a couple of blocks from the EL. The rooms and interior were great. I really enjoyed the garden patio also. Hope to stay again soon!