Charlie's place was awesome! Loved listening to the trains even at night, very peaceful. It's not an abrupt sound, it's actually quite relaxing. I felt completely safe staying there & I stayed alone after my daughter moved to her dorm, no issues on the street, people are pretty friendly. Parking was super easy & it's free from 6pm - 8am plus all day Sunday. We found parking spaces either right out front or just a block down. App for parking is easy to use to keep the meter running when it's required, directions are on the signs and clearly marked. Also, when I say safe, we left a car parked on the street packed full of my daughter's dorm room stuff for SAIC, but no issues. It's very convenient to everything you'd want to see, obviously close to train but easy to Uber from with a standing zone for cars right out front of the door but most attractions you can walk to. Lots of really good restaurants close by as well, we loved Flo & Santos, great food & patio! Two restaurants with outside seating for a COVID world right outside the door. Bed is comfortable, you can lay there and look out the window and watch the trains float by. I can imagine Jake and Elwood tossing back some beers here. Air conditioner is next to the bed, making it really comfortable. Shower is hot, pressure is good and shampoo & body wash a nice perk. There are stairs but it's not bad, the building's layout is interesting and feels very 1920's. Chicago is a great place to get out and explore, Charlie's place is perfect for parking your head and dropping your stuff before hitting the town. Also, Charlie has packed a fridge full of water & a bonus bottle of wine for your enjoyment! There is a Keurig and plenty of coffee pods. Now all it needs are some Pepsi's, lol. Internet is lighting fast so if you have devices or need to work, you won't have any issues. If you have a question, Charlie is quick to respond I was very pleased because I had to extend my stay & I was so lucky it was available. I will definitely stay here again!