CH absolutely nails location, location, location. Practically a launching pad for Chicago adventures. The Red Line station is so close...perfect to catch a Cubs game.
The Walgreens a few doors over, which becomes your personal bodega for reasonably priced snacks and drinks.
And if you're looking to fuel up for the day, you've got the holy trinity of quick sustenance within walking distance: Starbucks for your caffeine fix, Jimmy John's for freaky fast sandwiches, and Dunkin' Donuts for when you need comfort food that doesn't judge your life choices.
The staff deserves a genuine shout-out too—friendly folks who seem genuinely happy to help, which is refreshing in a world of hospitality robots.
Now, about that room. Calling it "cozy" would be generous real estate speak. It's more like a well-appointed storage unit that happens to have a bed in it. The space is so intimate that you'll become very familiar with every corner. The "closet" situation requires the ability to fold clothing into origami-like precision.
FYI: this place transforms into an inadvertent percussion ensemble each morning. The symphony of doors shutting begins early, featuring what sounds like guests practicing for the Door-Closet Olympics.
The CH is like that friend who's great to hang out with but whose couch you wouldn't want to crash on for long. It's a launching pad, not a destination.
The AC works like a dream.