Reporting back from my stay in a Deluxe King on the 8th floor. The rooms here are one of the smallest I've seen at 220sqft. For example, you would have to take out the desk if you want a second nightstand to fit. There were only two of us, but only one person could walk around at a time. The C.O. Bigelow bath products are not worth the sink the size of my laptop. Expect water to splash everywhere.
You're not going to get much peace and quiet since you get to here every person that walks down the hallway and their conversation. Make sure you speak up, because we were placed in an adjoining room (doors locked obviously) but heard the children next door screaming the whole night. The paper thin walls doesn't help either.
I expected more from a Kimpton brand hotel. It's essentially an old building covered in contemporary wallpaper. My room was unimpressive and overly misrepresented as #38 hotel in Chicago (on Trip Advisor). Not worth my $150/per night - possibly $100. I would have preferred to sleep in the lobby, which was one of the most beautiful I've seen in my years of hotel experience. Giant lounge area with chai tea or lemon water anyone?
It's also odd you're greeted with a grand staircase when you step in the hotel. And no, there is no one to help you with your bags up the second floor where the check-in counter is located. You'll have to take the small elevators one floor or drag your bags upward.
Overall, if you're not going to stay indoors very long, I suppose this hotel will do fine if you don't mind the size and high noise level. Mattresses are on the firmer side, but comfortable. 1 - 4 blocks from all transit lines, but it gets dead at night around this side of downtown so I would be wary walking by yourself. Free wifi if you sign up for their Kimpton loyalty program (free) online. If you decide to check-in, grab yourself a complimentary glass of wine at their wine reception from 5 - 6pm every evening.
Good luck!
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