The Philosopher's Room was a wonderful experience! My wife and I stayed for two nights in July. The air conditioning feature was a must for us and theirs was perfect- central air that worked well and was quiet. Chantell was happy to make sure it was at a temperature we liked. Both she and her roommate were wonderful! We talked with them for a while and they were friendly and open. We had our trip plans and they had work so we didn't see them much after that, but that worked for us. Though we would have been happy to visit with them more, too, if time had permitted. If we needed something we could text or call them right away. But we never needed anything because everything was already set up so well.
Check in and out was hassle-free and the timing was very flexible, which we appreciated. The room and the whole apartment are both very clean and welcoming. The decoration is lovely! Guests have a private bath and access to all the common space, which we felt comfortable using. Everything was as expected from the photos- they are accurate. The apartment is a garden view, which we liked since it kept the room from being too bright in the morning when we wanted to sleep in. But if you're looking for a super sunny location, this isn't for you.
The location worked great for us to get to the United Center and The Field Museum. And Pilsen was new (for us) and both fun and very tasty to explore. If you speak Spanish, you'll be at an advantage here! But it's certainly not required. Though I enjoyed practicing mine a little! The place is far enough from the Pink line train to not be noisy, but close enough that it's less than a 10 minute walk away. And the bus stops are numerous. We parked right in front of the place for free with no problem, then Ubered or bused around everywhere.
Next time I need to be in the area or nearby, Chantell's Philosopher's Room will be the first place I look! It was just so lovely and Chantell and Joe were both so welcoming and considerate. I'm so glad we got the chance to stay there! This was our 3rd time staying at an Airbnb and Chantell was definitely the most organized, clean, and thoughtful host. I can see why she has superhost status!