The good things:
1. LOCATION - steps away from the Red Line (Belmont), 22, 36 bus.
2. PRICE - very good for 1-2 people on a budget. Definitely no frills.
3. James accommodated us well with 2 sets of door keys, and arranged an extra night's stay when I made an error in my itinerary.
4. The queen size mattress was good quality.

BUT: This place is quite "gritty" in atmosphere and amenities.
If you are not looking to cook much or watch TV, and just need a convenient place to crash in this neighborhood, and don't care too much about the way a place looks.

Important note: this is a 4th floor WALK UP.

The whole building is old, we kind of felt we were in an old film noire setting all the time. There are some things that can't be fixed--the bathroom door doesn't open all the way--it hits the toilet, no view of the street or hardly even the sky.

I guess I would say, an authentic "gritty' Chicago experience.