We loved this hotel. The deal we got on the net made it very reasonable. The lobby is so ornate and beautiful that you feel like you're walking into a palace. Our room was large and clean and had a fully equipped kitchen. We hadn't realised that the rate included continental breakfast - as much as you wanted. They even supplied paper bags for you to take croissants, etc away. The desk staff were helpful and the doormen too. It was in a nice area at Lincoln Park and there were some good restaurants and cafes nearby. It was opposite the Zoo and occasionally we heard a roar or two from the animals at night. It was easy to hop on a bus from the stop nearby to take you downtown. The buses were cheap and frequent.

Wonderful hotel at a great price. Good location for going to cubs game. Nice neighborhood that felt safe and quiet. Service was good. Valet parking was a little high at $38, but well worth it for the room only being $99 on Expedia. Lincoln park is RIGHT across the street and we walked through the zoo in the park for Free in the morning while all the animals were out and there were only a handful of other people there. Great view of the lake. Nice atmosphere. Wouldn't recommend for young children, but my preteen niece loved it.

A very very nice place to stay for a get-away to chicago. The hotel and our rooms were very clean and well maintained. My wife and I and our freinds did not have any complaints. All four of us loved the place. The least expensive room was a great deal for the price. My wife and I were upgraded to the 'presidentail suite'. That room was great. Enjoyed it so much. I never had a hotel room with a full and a half bath.
The location was wonderfull. Across for the zoo and the gardens and only a short walk to Michigan Ave. All of us felt safe walking around after dark. It was a quick trip via taxi or bus to Grant Park/Loop area.
We certainly stay there again. (visit the sky deck - great views!!)

I can only echo the positive reviews here. My partner and I stayed 5 nights at the B-S at the end of a 3-week trip to the US. After the poky hotel rooms of San Francisco and New York, our suite with king size bed was positively palatial. We also really enjoyed the free continental breakfast and having laundrey facilities onsite (as opposed to a hotel laundrey service that charges $2 for a pair of socks!).

The buses to and from downtown run frequently, so getting around is very easy, and if you're suffering from big city overload, as I was, being so close to Lincoln Park and the lake is a real treat.

The French restaurant downstairs is a little on the pricey side, but good value for the quality of the food and service.