We were a group of eight college friends from all over the world meeting in Chicago for a reunion. Staywell looked like a good bet—lots of room and in a great neighborhood for restaurants and easy access to public transport. It wound up being even better than we expected. The apartments were HUGE with open floor plans and even though our private dance lesson was cancelled, we had plenty of space for a yoga class. The beds and pillows were super comfortable, and even though it’s a converted loft, with high ceilings and huge windows, the apartments were warm and comfy during an early cold snap in November. The premises were clean and well taken care of. We felt right at home and spent a glorious three days laughing, eating, and drinking.
If you’re not from Chicago, the neighborhood has dozens of exceptional restaurants within easy walking distance. We walked Millennium Park and the Art Institute easily, and visitors flying in from out of town had an easy time taking the L. I was able to find street parking for my car and didn’t have to move it once during the stay.
The windows not only kept the cold out, but the noise as well. Unfortunately, the ceilings aren’t soundproofed, and we had noisy neighbors upstairs for a couple of nights. It happens, right? We let the landlord know and they responded immediately. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat and just bring a few extra pairs of earplugs.