Our family members lived in the West Loop for 14 years, so we know the area well.
Darshan's home is in a great location. In addition to being in the West Loop, it's right across the street from the Chicago Police Department, which makes it very safe. Police officers were often having breakfast and lunch at the cafe below. They'd sit on the picnic tables and chat, maintaining a high degree of visibility. I feel safe in the West Loop, but this was a nice added degree of security.
Side note: the cafe downstairs makes great breakfast sandwiches at a fair price.
The apartment worked well for us. The outdoor space was a great spot to enjoy the beautiful weather and the apartment had all the essential items we needed for our stay. The furnishings are somewhat entry level, but the condo was a great value, so it wasn't a big deal.
Check-in and checkout couldn't have been easier. Darshan was quick to communicate and provided excellent instructions. We needed to drop off our bags before checkout and that was seamlessly arranged.
I'd definitely consider staying here again. Great location and a wonderful host!