My friends and I stayed here in May 2022, and it was our first time in Chicago.
Overall, the space isn’t bad and I recommend it to those who may be more familiar with the city or those who need a solid place to stay while in Chicago for work/business. If you’re someone who is more interested in exploring and spending time at the Airbnb with your co-guests, I do not recommend this as a first choice.
Below are more detailed reviews:
Communication:
Our flights to Chicago arrived earlier than the time for check-in, and we asked if we could push the time earlier. Understandably, the host had to finish cleaning before our arrival and couldn’t do so, but we were given the option to drop off our luggage.
The host lives above the Airbnb. Initially, this was a concern of ours, but they do not mind your business. They stay to themselves, but we were also following the rules :)
Cleanliness:
Given that the host was cleaning after the previous guests right before our arrival, we had some concerns regarding that turnover. The space wasn’t dirty, but it also wasn’t the cleanest space I’ve ever been in. There were remnants of hair in the shower, the kitchen sponge was stained, there was a faint but lingering smell, and overall some details felt a little sloppy. However, it wasn’t enough to put us off so we didn’t mind it.
Location:
My friends and I had a rental car, so we cannot say much about using public transportation at night although the train was nearby. We didn’t have any issues arriving home late from the bar.
Kitchen:
We didn’t cook, so we cannot speak about using the kitchen. We felt the need to purchase new sponges and antibacterial wipes, however.
Bathrooms:
The bathrooms were bathrooms. Nothing special, nothing horrible. One bathroom is inside the main bedroom, and the other is in the hallway. Four of us shared the hallway bathroom.
Amenities:
The wifi worked well, and we were able to watch NBA games and Netflix on the TV. Each room had its own smaller TV.
There was a Keurig with various coffee options which we appreciated and used.
We wish there were more mirrors throughout the Airbnb, as there was only one small horizontal mirror in the bathroom to use. The bedrooms did not have any additional mirrors. Some of us were short and could only see our foreheads! We resorted to barging into the main bedroom’s bathroom to do hair and makeup, but this is not ideal.