On a recent stay in Chicago to meet with my brother and to see the Tut exhibit at the Field we found a gem in Wicker Park. Since five of us would need a place to stay we decided to look into a B&B. This apartment is located in the Annex of the House of Two Urns. Obviously the owners have been at this for some time because they thought of everything! Snacks and sodas, slippers, handmade soaps, waffle robes, a computer room , 3 tv's, 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a binder filled with local restaurant menus, a back deck, a lovely garden, a garage for your car are just a few of the wonderful things included. And, it was sparkling clean!
The area was quiet and felt very safe. We drove downtown each morning and were in the loop in 10 to 15 minutes. Taking the local roads allows you to breeze downtown without sitting in traffic.
Be sure to enjoy the lovely backyard.
We can't wait to go back!

A singleton, I split the 2 BR Chambres Des Amis with a couple -- we were all attending a wedding. It could not have been a more perfect solution. Not only was this a vastly more economical choice all round than 2 souless hotel rooms, but we were able to enjoy the fab breakfasts (and I'm picky!) and beautiful patio-- plus free parking.

This place rocks. If you are, like me, an American who's not quite as freaked out by the location as some of our Britihs friends. (There is a SUSHI place right by the metro. Come on.)

We stayed here three nights and were relatively pleased with our stay. The hostess is unobtrusive and reserved, but helpful. She lent us passes to the Art Institute of Chicago which was a big plus. The house is filled to the brim with interesting art peices. Our room was tiny, but we had a spacious closet to place all of our things. The best thing about our stay was the breakfasts. Being foodies, we enjoyed them immmensly. The freshly baked muffins each morning, the specialty jam, the organic yougurt selection and fresh fruit and then the hot dishes. Each day was divine and too beautiful to eat. Delicious! We also appreciated the use of a kitchen with a fresh jug of water and a basket of snacks in case hunger struck. The location is good...though the metro is in a dicey location. We cabbed it home late at night from the city (8-10 U.S.).

The House of Two Urns is a quality bed and breakfast just four stops out of the city centre towards O'Hare airport so doubly convenient.
Kapra is an excellent hostess who has thought of all the little touches such as free snacks, internet access etc that make all the difference and make your stay so much more comfortable. She is a mine of useful information that will help you get around the city and its sights. So much better than a souless hotel at double the cost.
My only hesitation in posting this is that it will get so popular that I wouldn't be able to get a booking if ever I'm in Chicago again!