I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Homewood Suites Downtown. The breakfast is good. It has eggs , sausage, biscuits, cereal etc. Then the managers reception was wine or beer, but they also had food that if you are on a budget could double as a meal. The rooms were good sized. It had a livingroom, kitchenette, and nice sized bedroom. I had a corner room that had a window in the living room and another in the bedroom. The kitchenette had a full sized refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave and a diswasher. The weight room is located on the 19th floor and what a view of Chicago. The windows are ceiling to floor and are an awesome sight while excercising. The had treadmills (2), eliptical and a bike. Additionally they had a good variety of freeweights. Great restaurants are located withing two blocks or less (ESPN Zone, The Weber Grill, Rock Bottom to name a few). Additionally the Miracle Mile is only about two nblocks away as well.

The thing that really endeared me to the hotel were the friendliness of the workers. It's apparent that a lot of people are returning customers because the workers were calling them by name and they'd see them again next week etc.

I stayed here while attending a conference at the Marriott across the street. This was cheaper and more comfortable. As other reviewers have noted, this is a gem of a hotel. It's a true suite, with living room, full kitchen, and bedroom. The living room has a sofabed, sitting chair, coffee table and 32" LCD TV. There is a small dining table/desk next to the kitchen. The kitchen has microwave, two burner oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, fridge. Also plates, pots/pans and silverware. The room was clean and comfortable with no obvious signs of wear. The king size bed was also comfy, though not as high end as you would find in a nicer hotel. There is a regular tube TV in the bedroom. The free buffet breakfast had scrambled eggs, meats, cereal, make your own waffles, etc. There is also a dinner with a different menu Mon-Thurs but I did not have that. There is a gym inhouse, but you can use the Crunch gym next door (same building) that is much bigger and has everything. The entrance is not much to look at; just an elevator to the sixth floor where reception is. But the bellman was friendly and the reception desk was efficient and very friendly. It does cost a lot to park here (I think $42/night so don't bring a car). There is a small store next to reception, open 24/7. Free wired and wireless internet in the room. Only minor complaint is that the walls are somewhat thin so if the neighbor raises his voice I can hear it. Also, I can hear water running next door. But all in all I would definitely stay here again. It's much more comfortable and better value than the big hotels nearby.

Just a really nice place, great service, big rooms, excellent value, everyone seemed to be having a good time , loved the buffet meals,

What a great hotel! We stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. The room was homely with an enormous bed, just the ticket after a days sight seeing. There was a buffet breakfast and dinner included in the price and with free access to a gym and pool, this hotel is incredible value. The staff were really friendly and only too willing to recommend good places to eat and drink. Homewoods was just a few minutes walk of the Mag Mile which makes this hotel a great base when visiting Chicago. I would definately stay here again in the future!