Carlton's is THE PLACE to stay if you want affordable and clean accomodations when visiting Chicago. The hospitality was top notch from the moment we arrived until the morning we departed. We were welcomed personally and offered a hot deep dish pizza within minutes.
There is an appealing eclectic decor in the open basement floor plan. We appreciated the efficiency kitchen that was fully stocked with waters, coffee, milk, and light breakfast items making for relaxing and easy mornings. The bathroom is modern and the shower spacious.
There are plenty of brochures available on the mantle to help plan your visit and Carlton's online Airbnb guide has many suggestions also. Carlton responds quickly to any questions you may have before or during your stay. She even resolved a WiFi issue late one evening.
The location is just south of the central downtown area in the attractive and well-maintained neighborhood of Ashburn. It is an EASY Metra train ride into the city. We drove a short distance to the 99th Street station in Beverly Hills and parked for FREE on the street just a couple short blocks from the station. Use the VENTRA app to plan your Metra trip and purchase your fare to the end of the line at the LaSalle station in the city. It's that EASY and much LESS than hotel and parking costs downtown.
It was our first trip to Chicago and we will definitely look to stay at Carlton's again the next time!