Went for this hotel as it was right near the Amtrak station, you can literally walk from the station to the hotel, although it is a little difficult to see and get to. Just ask if you are stuck, but don't waste money on a cab!
The hotel itself was OK. The room was clean and tidy. For some reason we had a disabled suite, so the shower was always leaking onto the bathroom floor and we had to laydown towels on a regular basis to keep out feet dry. But the room was good. Not a lot of noise going on, so a good nights sleep had each night. No complaints about the room, although this place was a little expensive. There was also a rooftop pool, which was the coldest pool I have ever swam in! Literally freezing.. nice pool area though and if the water was warm would have been fantastic. Nice views from the roof of the surrounding buildings.
The main issue was that there was nothing to do really immediately at the hotel. You can walk down St Canal St about 10 minutes and you hit some shops and supermarkets, ideal for some shopping or food. There is a bus stop at Union Station, so you can commute for 2 dollars to the main attractions that Chicago has to offer. I would recommend spending a day at Navy Pier, which is easy to get to by bus.
Overall I would only recommend this hotel if you want convenient access to the Amtrak Union Station and are willing to get buses to see anything decent in Chicago.
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