I had a two day seminar up off Monroe in the "loop", and stayed at River North's "Rock N' Roll". Dean was GREAT host, and provided us will a lot of helpful information prior to even getting into Chicago. The train was directly across the street from the apartment and made getting around town very easy. My wife and two daughters loved it because they could walk to the "Michigan Mile" and shop everyday while I was working, and it was close enough to walk back and drop off bags mid day, and you are just blocks away from some of Chicago's most popular restaurants. I would stay there again in a heart beat!