"This hotel definitely shows it age. The common areas are generally well maintained and look dated but extravagant. The room we were in had a good view of the city and the location was perfect for what we were there for. While we paid $140+ per night, this hotel reminds me of those seedy little $30/night motels. It was listed at a much cheaper rate (deceptive advertising that is common these days).
--THE BAD--
- The floor while it looked clean, left socks and feet dirty.
- The AC unit did not work. While it blew air (even when off) it was not cold or hot, as such I would not recommend this hotel for a summer or winter stay, we were boiling with the windows open a crack (security windows on the 7th floor).
- Toilet ran and would loudly refill every couple minutes. Also did not flush properly.
- broken floor tiles in the bathroom
- Water would only get slightly warm IF you left it run for 5-10 minutes first. Hope you like cold showers.
- Easy to get lost in this massive old building with many doors and elevators leading to only a select area.
--THE GOOD--
- Location was perfect for us, right off of Michigan Ave and a few blocks from the bean as well as the location we were headed to.
- The bed, while small was firm, comfortable and felt newer? The pillows were great!
- Elevator, while older than dirt (peeling wallpaper) was fast, shook like crazy but fast.
- Other than the noise from the open windows (trains constantly going by), it was quiet at appropriate times."