I booked that hotel using price line .
When i saw the hotel and its room i was shocked .
rooms were tinny and old furniture.
Pool was dirty and also in some out side location from hotel.
after watching this i left the hotel and book another in down town chicago.
And they did not refund me my money.

We stayed here for just one night. When we pulled up I was underwhelmed by the appearance of the place, but the lobby was nice, and when we got into our room it was fine. I inquired about upgrading to a lakeview and did so for a small fee ($20). This was SO worth it -- our "lakeview" was also a suite with a separate living area! Great deal, and the view was fantastic. This was through ANGIE at the front desk -- she was so nice and helpful and made our stay so much better. Whatever she makes, she deserves a raise!

I didn't notice any smell in the hallway at all, nor in our room. The bathroom was not the greatest as far as size or amenities, but it was clean and the water pressure and temp were just fine.

The surrounding neighborhood is actually really cute if you go to the back side of the hotel. It's clearly a university area. Though the metra stop is very close by, a cab ride to the Magnificent Mile is only about $17, which is good if you're coming back late.

The shuttle driver was friendly, but the shuttle service itself was not reliable. It left late, and then we could not get a ride back because it was after 2 p.m and apparently you have to call for pick-up before 2 p.m. We could have taken the bus but it would require a transfer, and it was cold, so we opted for a cab instead.

I would not hesitate to stay here again. It was fine for me, and my friend felt the same way. P.S. - the free parking is HUGE in Chicago -- most places charge $40 - 50 per 24 hours.

This hotel is no 4 Seasons, but it served its purpose just fine and for a good price.

My heart sank when I saw this place in person. The lobby is nice enough, but we had to walk outside the lobby building, past a seedy rundown pool, to another building where our room was on the second floor. Did I mention that there is no elevator? I had a really heavy suitcase to haul up a steep flight of stairs alone.

The room was cleaner than I expected, given the shabbiness of the rest of the place. The hallway smelled terrible, and that smell never went away. The beds were adequate. But really, I felt like I was spending a night at the Bates Motel. Unless you're ready for a walk on the seedy side, I'd give this place a pass.

I only had a week to find a place and couldn't get anything downtown for 3 nights in my price range. Despite the other reviews I decided to take the chance-- besides I got a discount for 3 nights, about $79 a night. Upon reflection I probably overpaid.

The hotel website does not advertise that it's only two blocks from the Hyde Park 51st/53rd St metra stop. Which considering how rundown the place is, you'd think they want to mention the convenience.

When I got there my heart sank, it looks really bad from the outside. I checked in with no problems, but on the way to my room the hallway smelled awful. Like a mixture of standing water, mold, and funky feet. It turns your stomach at first but you get used to it.

Surprise! My room wasn't that bad. It looked and smelled clean, I thought the carpet would be the same horror out in the hall. There were a few problems: coffee grounds were smeared on the table near the pot and some outlets didn't work. My neighbors looked a little shady, since I was alone I made sure I kept the door locked. But overall I was satisfied with the room.

Biggest problem: unreliable wifi. I brought my laptop hoping to get some work done and on the second night it completely stopped working.

The restaurant was okay. Stay away from the french fries, they're little grease traps.