Upon arrival, Bohemian Lodge immediately appears to be a hidden gem in the Pilsen Neighborhood. When me and my mother were arriving, we quickly discovered that the neighborhood was full of authentic Mexican culture and opportunities for quick and convenient foot travel. If you’re interested in Boystown like I was, the 8 bus nearby can take you straight to Boystown for a quick drink at Sidetrack, Roscoe’s, or Cellblock.
The property is shared between four parties, with the room that we stayed at being on the base floor and the other three rooms being down a set of stairs. The shared space was beautiful, with a hanging sink, a nice refrigerator, and complementary stickers to put on your food to mark what was yours. The room itself had its own private bathroom which was a welcome addition to the quiet and humble bedroom with a full-size bed and two matching side tables. For people who want to do a ‘workcation,’ this location would be perfect as the room also includes a stationary black work table. We had no problems with the internet while we were there either.
My mom fell in love with the local grocery store. Miranda’s even asked her to come back for Taco Tuesday in the future. The community is nice and the people there are willing and able to assist you if you’re lost.
While I had no need to park–because we flew here–there was a lot of parking available in and around the neighborhood for free use. If you’re ok walking a couple blocks, there always seemed to be available free parking in the neighborhood.
The price point was GREAT. We ended up spending very much less than what we would have paid had we used a regular hotel. If I had any criticism at all, it would be that I would have loved an instruction on how to use that Keurig (LOL!), but that was more user error than anything.
Most importantly, Joyce and I had great communication through the trip. She was attentive and responded to messages quickly, even though we did not need to communicate often.
I would strongly recommend this location for anyone wanting to experience Chicago for the first time and for those who like to use public transit and/or walk to their desired locations. For me and my mother, it was a WONDERFUL experience. I could feel the love of the city in the property.
Five out of five stars.