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3222 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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“Great, but not for everyone.”

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4 of 5 stars
iowa42   2 contributions
Janesville,IA
Jun 19, 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I was little leary about staying here, since I usually stay in national chain hotels. All I was hoping for was a clean room and that's it. I got so much more. This place isn't for everyone that is for sure. You do give some things up (like a private bathroom). But you gain so much also. Virginia and her assistant (never dealt with Todd) make you feel at home. I saw them walking around and they made a point to say hi. They are just great people. Best deal in Chicago. I will be back.

  • Liked — Host interaction
  • Disliked — Small room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 27, 2003
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Sporting event
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“A Slice of Hospitality”

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4 of 5 stars
tinkerbugg   4 contributions
Northville Michigan
May 30, 2007

My daughter and I just had a lovely stay at this B&B. Virginia greeted us promptly, carried my bag up to my room. She was a wealth of information on the area, how to get around, things to see.Supplied us with maps and travel brochures, of the area.
In the mornings a modest breakfast was served buffet style.
The coffee was fresh & strong. There was no reason to leave for your day on an empty stomach.
We also received vouchers for Trader Todd's a bar & grill a few doors from the Inn. They served bar type food, a little more creative than some. The beer was cold, the cocktails were generous and the staff was very friendly.
The Inn was very clean and the bed was just great. We had to share a bathroom, but this never posed a problem. My daughter and I never waited to use one. It was pretty quiet for being in such a bustling area. We had a great stay and would recommend it to friends & family.
Virginia & Todd are very warm & friendly people, and seem well suited to their venture. Continued success,

Debra Pope & Staci Yocom

  • Liked — The location, Innkeepers
  • Disliked — Norhing stands out, negative
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since January 23, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Pet owners, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Bad Bed, No Breakfast”

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1 of 5 stars
DreamDoRepeat   1 contribution
Houston
Nov 18, 2006 | Trip type: Business
2/9 found this review helpful

Awful B&B. Would NOT recommend. Owners do not get involved with guests. Stayed two days. Terrible nights sleep. Couldn't wait for the night be over. Shared bathroom. No breakfast or coffe either day. Would be a bad value at 1/2 the price. Avoid.

The "appeal" of the B&B is its connection with a caribbean bar located two doors down. Food at the bar is less than palatable. Drink prices are good on Monday happy hour. That is this places' saving grace. They do play Jimmy Buffett quite a bit.

I booked directly with the B&B. Mistake.

  • Liked — Close to ballpark
  • Disliked — Lack of attention to detail
  • Tips/Secrets: — Avoid
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since November 18, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Management response from Virginia Carstarphen, Proprietor
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Feb 22, 2007
I was saddened by your review of our bed and breakfast. I truly wish that you had spoken to me during your visit so that I could have made an effort to better satisfy your needs. I do think it is important note that at the time of your stay all of our double pillow top mattresses and box springs were just three months old. Most of our guests find them quite comfortable. We serve a simple but high quality continental breakfast every day from 8am - 11am. Yes we have shared baths for some of our guest rooms, but also offer private baths as well. We enjoy hosting our guests but seek to interact with them at their discretion, I am unsure as to how you may have wished me to be involved with you but regret that I failed to satisfy you. I hope you will see this response and contact me personally so that I may offer my apologies. Sincerely, Virginia Carstarphen Hyatt
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3222 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657