What a hidden gem! If you like to stay in European style hostels then this is the closest you will get in Chicago. The building is beautiful and the location is incredible; almost everything is walking distance! Lots of great restaurants in the area, including a little Mexican place that's open until the wee hours of the morning on the first floor of the building. Michael is extremely social and a wealth of knowledge for the area. The place is set up for the guests to be very social, with a common room and a shared kitchen for the 6 rooms. Overall I can't recommend this place enough! I just can't wait to go back