My family and I travelled to Chicago for a family wedding and also wanted to take in sites in our spare time. After much debate, we chose Residence Inn because of the a)price b)size of room and c)breakfast included. Where else can we stay in Chicago for under 100 dollars a night that offers everything that this hotel does? No one.

Location-excellent. Next to a highway, close to two major, and excellent authentic Chicago-style pizza places, and about a 20 minute drive into Chicago. There is a Grocery store/liquor store and all amenities close by. You could walk.

Food-It is a Marriott buffet, and I have now experienced about 8 different Marriott's. This one was standard, good, hot, fresh. The area was clean and well-stocked. Food was tasty and lots of choices such as cereal, breads, muffins, yogurts, milk, juice, flavoured coffee, waffles, fresh fruit, hot oatmeal with raisins or additional toppings. ETC. With a pre-teen and a teen to feed, they ate very well and for the price....unbelievable.

Service-Awesome. Front counter staff was very helpful, professional, polite, charming and just wonderful. We weren't bothered in our room and the rooms were very quiet, and I know we had neighours...good insulation.

Cleanliness-Love it. I am actually so impressed with the cleanliness that is consistent with all the Marriotts. Sheets were crisp, fridge, bath and corners (areas that sometimes get dusted over) were polished and clean. No dust ANYWHERE, and I check.

Room-We had a suite, which offers a living/kitchenette area with bar fridge, microwave, desk, phone and then separate sleeping quarters with ample space to hang your clothes and two double beds. The room offers a nice sized flat screen tv and it does have the sink in the sleeping area and the washroom is small-only knock. However, The living area was excellent size and we stayed there for three nights/four days and even had people stop by and never once felt we were tripping over each other.

The pool was clean and also, unlike other Marriotts I have been too, actually had a good seven feet to the deep end, so the kids enjoyed doing jumps off the end. Nice long pool to do laps. :) The workout room is small but well-appointed with flat-screen tvs and 3 treadmills (I believe) elliptical and weights. Don't quote me on this, but it is from what I can remember.

Another great stay at the Marriott and with all the money we saved we were able to spend a lot more on sightseeing and souvenirs! :)