All the luxuries of a hotel...with all the comforts of home!!
My siblings and I were only in town for a couple of days to attend a concert, but we fell in love with this place immediately. It's close to practically everything, which was SUPER convenient as we traveled by train and didn't have a car. Pretty much a straight shot from Union Station by car or public transport. The concert itself was at the United Center, which was just around the corner (not even a 5 minute walk). But there were also some really good restaurants relatively close by, which we also walked to -- probably tougher to do if it's the middle of winter, but it's still close enough that driving or calling an Uber is easy and cheap. Ordering in is a good option, too, and the kitchen is well equipped to store/heat up leftovers, or to whip something up yourself.
Brad's place is lovely, chic yet comfortable, and most of all, CLEAN! We're especially weary of bathrooms when we travel, but this place was SPARKLING, which instantly put us at ease and allowed us to enjoy our stay to the fullest. We liked all the small touches, like the lemongrass body wash and bathroom rug folded hotel-style. I personally got a kick out of the rectangle sinks and the flushing buttons on the toilets, of all things. But there were other little details too, like the board games in the living room, streaming services on the TV, and the fully equipped kitchen. The beds were SO comfortable, and having control over the thermostat was a bonus in the middle of November.
Check in was easy, check out was easy. The stay was fantastic. Brad is friendly, professional, and quick to respond. I can't speak for parking since we walked everywhere, but there are parking options available and explained in the check-in email. The gate and code-locked door make you feel secure. The house rules are simple and comprehensive. As long as you're courteous and mindful that even though this place FEELS like home, it belongs to someone else, there shouldn't be any problems.
✔️Clean!!
✔️Comfortable!!
✔️Convenient!!
✔️Communicative host!!
We would definitely love to stay here again. Thank you for helping to make this our best memory of Chicago, and one of our best memories, period. We hope to be back soon!