Amanda's house is probably one of the most stylish and nicely decorated I ever had the pleasure to stay at. I felt very welcomed, communication with Amanda was quick and easy. The area might not be as stylish but without being rough and I always felt safe. My space on the top floor was big and airy, great bed. As it was mentioned in the description there is no door to the stairs, which means sounds travel every way. If you have a lot of things to do in downtown Chicago and you don't have a car you need a little bit of extra time, bus (5 min walk to stop) takes approx. 50 minutes. Excellent value for money