This was one of the most bang-for-your-buck stays we were able to find in Chicago. The location & charm of this place makes it especially worth it!! We stayed in Room 2A. The room itself was very spacious & many amenities were provided. The bed & bedsheets were extremely comfy & I got a goodnight's rest each night. Room 2A does face the street but we didn't encounter any problems with noise control. The private bathroom is down the hallway (which is mentioned in the listing) but Michael provides bathrobes in addition to other bathroom amenities (shampoo, body wash etc.). I recommend bringing a pair of slippers to make the walk to the bathroom. I didn't really encounter other travelers in the hallway on my way to the bathroom which was nice. Michael does have other bedrooms with a bathroom inside, so if you feel uncomfortable walking down the hallway in a robe then I suggest you book one of his other rooms.
My only comments would be in regards to the WiFi, air conditioning & the doors. The WiFi is a bit slow & often times I was unable to use it (Google Maps worked fine but trying to access actual websites was difficult). The A/C is on very high (good for the summer but I get cold easily - Michael provided extra blankets for us which was helpful!). Some of the doors are stiff when opening/closing. These are just basic comments, again this was expected given the building's age & restoration in-progress. None of this impeded on how much we enjoyed this trip & we still highly recommend this place!
Michael is the best at communicating back & accommodating your needs. He provided extra blankets for us, lowered the A/C & allowed us to drop-off our bags before Check-In + let us leave our bags until we left for our flight. He's a great host!