We stayed here for three nights and it was a great base during our stay in Chicago. The room was small but functional with everything we needed. There was no natural light in the room but this didn't bother us as we weren't there much. There is natural light in the communal kitchen area. The place was cool which we really appreciated, as there was a heatwave when we stayed. There is kitchen access and a washer /dryer to use which was very useful! Overall a simple, clean and comfortable place to stay with communicative and clear hosts.