We enjoyed a four night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn and could not have asked for more in a mid-range priced hotel. The staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and had the fresh look of a new or recently renovated space. The bathroom had very good water pressure in the shower, generous counter space and plenty of towels of adequate size. I loved the convenience of the mini fridge. A microwave was provided as well. The closet and drawer space was adequate. While the comfort level of the beds could not compare with my pillow top mattress at home, the mattresses and pillows provided a reasonable level of comfort for a hotel. They were firm without being too hard. While we had some traffic noise even on the 19th floor, the sound proofing within the hotel is excellent and we didn't hear any noise from the other rooms or even the hallway. The location is ideal for tourists with a Jewell grocery store across the street, across from the Red Line subway stop and near bus stops and you're within easy walking distance of some of Chicago's best restaurants and the shops on Michigan Ave.. We bought 3 day visitor's passes for unlimited travel on the transit system which was really easy to get around on. To get to the Art Institute or the Museum Campus walk to Upper Michigan and Illinois and take bus no. 146. To get to Lincoln Park Zoo walk to Grand and LaSalle and take bus no. 156. If you're interested in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright visiting Oak Park makes for a fun day out. Take the Red Line to the Lake/Clark exit and transfer to the Green Line and get off at the Harlem stop. All the sights are within easy walking distance. To get to Second City take bus no. 36 from Grand and State. The Starbucks kiosk in the lobby sells pastries and coffee and Cosi is a chain about a block or two east on Grand that sells a good cheap breakfast. Also Mary's which is 2 or 3 blocks away. The front desk can give your directions. All in all a great place to stay.
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