My fiancé and I were not sure what we were getting ourselves into based on the mixed bag of reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised and pleased with our stay. The hotel staff was amazingly friendly upon checking in and our room was very nice. We didn’t get the room that looked at a brick wall that a lot of people seem to complain about (big city, close buildings - that’s Chicago) and I felt as if our room was plenty big enough for us - mini fridge, desk and chair, king sized bed, two night stands. Was it the largest room I’ve stayed in? No, but it definitely wasn’t the smallest room I’ve ever stayed in in Chicago. It was trendy, clean, and what I would consider a great value. The listing mentions the $25 fee upon check-in, so no surprises there. Bonus: a block away from a Starbucks if you’re a dunkin hater like myself, and right around the corner from the redline! We had a great time and will return.