Matthew's place was great, very fun with lots of character. It turns out it's a corporate apartment, rather than a permanent residence, so it is fully stocked for the enjoyment and comfort of out of town guests.

There was a lovely bar and wine rack, we were invited to enjoy a drink of our choice. The bathroom was fully stocked with travel sized toiletries and more towels than I could possibly use. The rec room was my favorite place, with a pool table and tons of old records, all available for our use.

The unit is huge, it's the entire top floor of the building, which appears to be mainly offices. There's no elevator, however, so you should prepare yourself for a 4 story climb with your luggage upon arrival.

The bed seemed a bit smaller than my queen at home, and also was a bit springy (the whole bed bounced when my husband rolled over in his sleep). But there were tons of blankets and pillows and was overall comfy.

The location is great if you're looking for a place in west loop. 5-15 min walk from the loop, from 2 L lines, and from tons of the best restaurants in the city. Foodie paradise.

Matthew was super hospitable once we booked the place, texting me tons of recommendations for places to check out, and then sat down with me on my first day in Chicago to expand on his recommendations and explain the layout of the city. Between him and Cristina (his assistant? co-worker?), we were well taken care of during our stay. He even organized for the key to be passed off to me when I arrived super late at night, almost midnight.

I'm definitely recommending this location to all my friends visiting Chicago.