This is a small, cosy, and vintage studio. It's situated right by the blue line (super easy to get into the Loop), surrounded by restaurants and bars. The neighborhood felt safe, even late at night. The kitchen looked to be fairly well stocked. (No creamer for your coffee, but there is sugar!) The AC -- while loud, in a white-noise way -- was very effective. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the bathroom was stocked. There's a charming backyard and lots of plants. It was also an added bonus to have Netflix available.
Unfortunately, there were some downsides. If you plan on eating out frequently and bringing back leftovers, the lack of microwave is a little exasperating when it comes to trying to reheat. I frequently struggled with how sticky the lock on the door was. In general, the studio wasn't quite as clean as I would've hoped. The bedsheets had some odd staining (though they were soft!). The worst issue is that there were ants. My husband and I didn't cook while we were there, but we did use the dishes for leftovers. Even though we washed them right after use, the ants would find a minuscule crumb left in the sink.
I actually didn't mind the stairs; I wouldn't consider them a deterrent unless you have mobility issues. For the most part, it's a very quiet space (outside of some standard city noise), though at one point on a weekend night, we could hear the next-door tenants clearly. The wifi worked right away, but it's not fast and it did occasionally drop out (if you plan on doing work here). This isn't the kind of place where I'd want to curl up inside for a while, but it's fine to come back to after a day of exploring the city. And again, the location definitely can't be beat!