Hip hotel in the Ace vein. A beautiful building with a lot of old-Chicago charm. Check-in was flawless with clear communication from the staff. Great shower with excellent toiletries from Le Labo.
The only issue was location. It was unclear during booking that the 'Annex Lofts' are at the rear of the hotel right alongside the CTA track — my room was quite literally next to the exit at the Damen stop. Sleep was fitful as a result, and I would have happily paid more to avoid what felt a little like a bait-and-switch. Would have helped to simply categorize the Annex rooms as 'value' options and explain the trade-offs upfront.