I have to admit - I kept wishing I had a pair of Ruby slippers to take me to a different hotel if I clicked them twice. I actually shouldn't call this a hotel -- and nor do they - as it is more a part of the Ruby Room Spa that is down the stairs a building over.

For the price we paid - around $200 on Expedia - the room was very disappointing. The only positive was the bathroom and that it was clean. The SPA checked us in and they weren't the friendliest of bunch - as I actually thought our arriving was more of a disturbance than a pleasure to meet/greet us. I did not like the fact that I had to climb 4 floors - which was actually many more flights of winding stairs with my luggage - not convenient and very scary actually coming down with the luggage as you land right in the street/pavement (the door seemed to be open a lot) if you were ever to take an unfortuante spill.

The room - has a bed, a mirror, a nightstand with an alarm clock, another nightstand with a lamp and that is it. We didn't have the extra sitting space etc. -although according to our reservation on Expedia we were supposed to have more deluxe accomodations, although after seeing the room - I couldn't imagine how so. The bathroom was the only unexpected delight. The shower is VERY nice and everything is is completely up-to-date. The AVEDA products are a nice touch.

PLEASE NOTE - if you are looking for a TV - there is NONE - at least there wasn't in May 2007.

Overall - I would stay somwhere else if you are looking for service. If you are looking for a place to crash and don't care about a TV, warm service from the staff, an elevator, room service - this could be OK if your destination is Bucktown/Wicker Park area - if not, it's about a $15 cab ride into Rush/Division area of Chicago - more $$ if you go further in.

Also, if you do end up staying here - check out Milk & Honey - it's a great cafe open for breakfast and lunch just down the street - also the bar on the corner Mac's is also a great haunt.

Overall - proceed with caution here.