A stay at 'Fort Washington' is a chance to stay in a slice of Chicago history. This four story Victorian mansion has left some rooms almost untouched since the era so it's as much a museum as a guesthouse. Yet it has all the modern necessities as the kitchen and baths and tv/game area are updated. The wood floors are original as well as many grand wooded accents throughout the house. The exterior is the magnificent original Victorian stone. I can't even pretend to know the significance of this amazing architecture.
My room was a private with a queen bed, desk, tv, lounge chair and heat all for less then the price that a dorm bed would be elsewhere.
The free coffee was excellent.
The house is secure with gated entry and security cameras.
It's true that I took Uber's when arriving after dark, but only out of caution. My daytime trips to the el Station two blocks away were pleasant with more concern that my leather driving gloves would keep my fingers warm in the Chicago winter then any unnerving feeling from the greeting neighbors.
I will definitely stay at Fort Washington again if I get the chance.