We greatly enjoyed our stay at Michael's place. He has made his studio space very welcoming and the entire loft is very airy and comfortable. His very eclectic collection of art, music, books, etc. gives the place a very cool bohemian vibe and it was great just to walk around and look at everything. The roof top deck is just as wonderful as the photos make it out to be. It was lovely to sit out there and enjoy our coffee in the mornings. The back room we stayed in felt private and the bed was large and comfortable. The private bath being just a part of the room (separated by a curtain and clouded shower glass, for privacy) took a little getting used to, but ultimately did not bother us much.
The location is awesome! It's right downtown in the midst of everything; close to great restaurants, the river walk, and an easy walk to the train which will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go.
Although we only got to meet Michael briefly at the end of our trip, he was very courteous and welcoming. We wish we would have had the opportunity to talk with him a bit more about his studio.
All in all, if you don't walking up five flights, we would highly recommend Michael and his studio to anyone who wants a more unique Chicago experience, and not just your run of the mill sterile hotel room.