For people visiting University of Chicago or Hyde Park, this hotel is well worth consideration: it is very reasonably priced, a short bus ride from the University, two blocks from the Metra station to the Loop, and a short walk through the park to the Lake Michigan 'beach'/walking-bike trail. However, the hotel is in disrepair: our large and comfortable room was clean but the air vents were moldy and the ceiling was coming down in spots. The hallways were not clean. The adjoining cafe served a good and reasonably priced breakfast-- and the front desk personnel were helpful and courteous, especially Angie who handled a snafu with our reservation well. This hotel could be excellent and will have to be if it is to compete with the Hyatt that is currently under construction. But at this point, there are few options in the Hyde Park area, so the Ramada is worth consideration for those who need to be in that area. PS to the person who complained about gas stations: there is a gas station two blocks away.
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