Karen was an incredibly thoughtful and generous host. She gave a personal tour of the condo and made sure basics such as soap, dishes and linens were readily available. She is passionate about Chicago and has left many resources available for guests who might need ideas on where to go and how to get there. From personally-written lists of favorite restaurants to public transit and other maps, Karen has pretty much though of everything for her guests. I really felt like I was staying at the home of a relative or close friend who wanted me to enjoy my trip and time there. Note that folks who do not have access to a car should budget for public transportation. There is street parking readily accessible to the building. If you plan on spending most of your time downtown, you will not be able to easily walk to the Mag Mile (for example).