What a beautiful home! I can't give this place enough raves. First of all, it has location -- it is around the corner from The Second City theater, and a quick walk to Lincoln Park, which has a botanical garden, a zoo -- a *free* zoo! -- and easy access to the lakeshore. Restaurants, pizza places, sports bars, pubs, cupcake... More

Just returned from a lovely four night stay with Fran in her historic Old Town Victorian guest house. Given that it was off season, we were lucky enough to have the whole house to ourselves. The price was very reasonable, the neighborhood quiet, safe, and incredibly convenient to many shops, restaurants, the subway and grocery stores. Our room was the... More

I stayed in dozens of different hotels during my whole life. What I usually got was just pretty much always a nice, comfortable room with a similar standard. But is this all we are always looking for? Now I try to avoid chain hotels whenever I can and try to stay in family owned businesses. I don’t want to say... More

Great location. Good transportation. Excellent rooms with plenty of space.r More

I stayed at the Hansen Mansion Guest House during an extended business trip to Chicago. The Mansion is an historic house with all of the charm and warmth of a well-kept Victorian home. The owners have taken great care to bring the house into the 21st century while retaining the unique, original and very beautiful architectural details. I chose to... More

A pleasant find within walking distance of downtown Chicago. The guest house did not provide breakfast as there were plenty of very nice cafe's in the vicinity to explore. There was a fully equipped kitchen with tea & coffee and lots of maps and information about local restaurants and sightseeing. Our hosts were welcoming and friendly, making sure we had... More

My college sorority sisters and I get together every year. This year it was my turn to host, so I wanted everything perfect. I live in the suburbs here and some of my buds had never been to Chicago, so I was trying to sell them on a weekend here, and found this place. What an amazing location! It's walking... More

Unquestionably, Hansen House Mansion is the place to stay in Chicago, IL. The hosts have successfully created a historically charming experience in the heart of the city. The home is like a step back in time with accommodations that comfortably serve larger groups. We had room to spare and enjoyed the large kitchen, dining, and sitting areas. We were surprised... More

The home was elegant and rich with historical furnishings. The service was wonderful! Fran and Quincy took time to tell us about Chicago and the home's historical value. They had suggestions on things to do and places to eat. Every room in the home was beautiful. The kitchen and dining room were wonderful. I loved reading in the parlor (with... More