Karen is a terrific host, she was there to greet us when we arrived, providing a complete tour of her apartment and stepped us through the guide book she created. Her restaurant suggestions are spot on. Her apartment is beautiful with a great view of the Chicago skyline and the lake. like the building, her apartment is from times gone by and needs some tlc... what apartment from 90 years ago doesn't. We loved it and is a quick bus ride to downtown. I recommend pubic transportation. Getting around and parking downtown is a challenge at best and can get very expensive. We were there for a convention at the Hilton and staying a few minutes from downtown was refreshing and offered some time to unwind. If you're traveing to Chicago, don't pass up Karen's place.