If you want to stay on the Southside of Chicago I recommend staying here. Outside you will be alert but once you walk through the front door you walk in to a beautiful Oasis, a large space (we had 10 people staying) with room to roam stretch out and relax. With 2 living rooms the kids can be upstairs while the adults gather around the beautiful kitchen island. Very short drive to Museums and downtown and you could walk to Hyde park or the University. If you want to stay on the South side check this place out.