Zen Garden is a place of serenity. It is everything and so much more that you see posted in pictures. It is very clean and quiet. Close to downtown Chicago, walking distance from the 35th street pedestrian bridge for a quick walk alongside Lakefront Trail. Bikes are available everywhere for rent and you can take a nice bike ride along Lake Michigan. The place is 5 mins. walking distance from the nearest grocery store, Jewel-Osco and there is an LA Fitness facility next to it for exercise enthusiasts. I mostly appreciated how quiet the entire place was. My bedroom window was overlooking a gorgeous zen garden and some trees. When I opened the window in the morning I could hear birds chirping, but when the windows were closed you could not hear anything from the hustle and bustle of life, they totally blocked the outside noise. I greatly appreciated that shower gel, shampoo and conditioner was provided. I could not carry these on the plane in my carry on luggage. I really felt like I was in a hotel with white towels, white bed linens, white walls. Everything was so pristine. The bed was very cushy and comfy. After several busy days spent downtown Chicago it was great to come “home” to Zen Garden to relax and recharge. I am so appreciative that I didn’t have to spend an arm and a leg for expensive hotel rooms in Chicago and got to see the city staying at this very affordable gem. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay. I will definitely come back here and recommend this place to my friends and family.