If you want to stay in a bizarre and skanky venue, the Abott's for you. Look for Hanging mannequin heads and a pair of doves that laugh hysterically in the lobby, staffed by an assortment of quirky characters. I've been there, perhaps four times because I love the Belmont and Halstead location, but the appeal has worn thin. My last... more

I have stayed in a decent amount of cheap hotels in my lifetime so I can say that I have grown used to the lack of commodities and luxuries that come with more expensive finds. However, for being the most expensive cheap hotel I have ever stayed in, it was by far the least admirable. There were hairs in the... more

I travel the nation almost every weekend of the school year representing my school's track and field team. Never in any of my endeavors have I encountered such a despicable place of business. I was in town visiting, things came up, and I needed a place to stay last minute. This hotel was write in the middle of Belmont and... more

I just called a few minutes ago to find out the price because I need to make a reservation, and not being from Chicago, clearly the most logical thing to do is call. The crazy woman who answer the phone YELLED at me, "WE DON"T DISCUSS PRICES OVER THE PHONE" and then hung up on me!!! Never have I been... more

Having been to well over 120 countries and very well traveled, It is not the Ritz and does not claim to be, It is very well located among various places to eat, the new grill on the conner being my first choice, It is a place that is whatever you make it, they could do better on leaving more towels... more

I stayed at the Abbott this month, it was not my first time there, but I was very glad to see that they had improved a lot: new beds and carpets, a comfortable lobby, and no roaches any more! (I saw only one, in a dustbin). The location is superb, close to 24-hour restaurants and stores, as well as a... more

The beds felt as if they were recovered from a 1920's brothel. Very saggy and limp. The mirrors on the ceiling were an interesting touch. As were the additional bedfellows. I believe our room had a mother nest filled with her baby cockroaches. At one point during the night, one even fell of the wall and landed on my lip.... more