Michael's place is really a gem in the city. It is unique in its coziness and quirkiness despite being in the middle of all the nightlife. Just the entire place, I was in awe of the art, furniture, and architectural styles in the loft. We slept very well, didn't hear any noise from the nightlife, traffic etc despite being downtown. What really blew me away was the way he allowed our dog (golden doodle) to roam around the apartment and treated him as if he were his own. Our dog is very energetic and curious, sometimes people don't like that especially in their space. Michael played and kept our dog company while we went out and our dog really took a liking to him and the space. Michael is a very generous host, placing bottled water in the room, extra towels to be used, and offering use of his kitchen ware for eating. Would definitely stay again next time we are in Chicago.