Came here for a Cubs weekend w/ the guys. A bit frightened from past reviews, but I think when it comes down to it, there are good rooms and bad rooms in this place. Our three rooms were all good ones. No, you are not at the Grand Hyatt nor Four Seasons...but you're not paying those premiums, either. In simplest terms: you want to be in a great location, inexpensively, and not going to be in your hotel much, this is a great option (and its not a 'CSI Crime Scene', nor other horror stories that are being painted, although I'll admit some of the inconveniences--like lack of water pressure--did occur). If you want luxury, head down to the Magnificent Mile

This place was great! It was charming and spotlessly clean and the women at the front desk were awesome, going out of their way to give us directions and recommendations of sights to see. If you like the sterility of a chain hotel, this is not the place for you. But if you enjoy the charm of an old building, check it out. We were in Room 112, which had two small bathrooms and two double beds. TV worked fine and had cable. The bathrooms are tiny and the shower was tricky, alternating from very hot to very cold. But it was worth it to be in the heart of Lincoln Park. Easy walk to Wrigley Field. The continental breakfast was excellent with cereal, yogurt, bagels, donuts, juice and coffee. Plus there were carnations on the table, which was a nice touch. We'd definitely stay there again.

What annoys me most about this hotel is that when you walk into reception - you have no idea how bad the actual bedrooms are going to be! Damp, mouldy walls, the most stained mattress you've ever seen and electrical sockets that simply didn't look safe. And then there was the toilet.... flushing was like a russian roulette game that we didn't always win... To top it all - it wasn't even that cheap! DO NOT BOTHER!

My husband & I stayed 2 nights in July 2007. We had a very nice room, the size was plenty for 2 people. The bathroom was spacious also. Everything was clean. It has an older atmospheric look, but well kept. The continential breakfast was very nice. Location is excellent with plenty of restaurants, shopping and things to do. We would definately go back again.