very unique stay. the building almost looks "ordinary" from the outside, but after entering the front door, i was taken by surprise at how interesting the layout is. this building has a lot of history and was very interesting. however, since the building is older, the floors are wood, and creak. This means you can hear the upstairs neighbors walking around, but it shouldn't be an issue for you unless you need complete and utter silence to sleep. if you're looking for food, theres a great thai place across the street. Mary Joan is a very communicative host and extremely accommodating. the space and linens were all clean and neatly organized, and the cat is super friendly and laid back :) I would definitely recommend staying here, should you find yourself in the Chicago area.