This was a very nice place to stay if you are looking to go into the city and cut down on the expense. It's only 2 or so miles away from downtown Chicago which made getting around to all the things we wanted to see quite easy. Your room is "open", as in there are not 4 walls and a door keeping you away from the rest of the house. Rather there are dividers that give you privacy. It didn't bother me but it is something to keep in mind if you are hyper-conscious about privacy and noise. Other than that the hosts are very helpful and accommodating, the neighborhood is quiet, and it is fairly easy to get there from O'hare.