My experience staying with Amanda was excellent. The room was just as she described it - even better in the sense that it is a room she has dedicated to visitors. That means the closet and bureau are empty and waiting just for your things, as is the bathroom. The shower was excellent and Amanda thoughtfully provides toiletries in case you've forgotten (or run out of) yours, an umbrella, and maps and information about Chicago. The bed was very comfortable and everything was very clean. Amanda went above and beyond by: 1) drying my pants that had gotten thoroughly soaked in a Chicago downpour, 2) carrying my heavy suitcase both up and down her staircase (she is on the 3rd floor), 3) making her kitchen and tea/coffee making available, as well as an offer of fruit (always hard to come by when travelling), and 4) most of all, giving up her parking space when I arrived with my rental car (I arrived Friday night when things around her place were a little full with people frequenting the neighborhood restaurants). Amanda had a friend visit while I was there but she let me know that was the case and both she and her guest were very considerate noise-wise.
Overall, a pleasure to stay with Amanda - I highly recommend her as a hostess!