This is not the upscale, pretty part of Lincoln Park area (you need to be S. of Armitage for that) but it's not dangerous and this is a good location for getting around via the bus ($2.25 per ride), either the #22 Clark or the Broadway bus.
Room was small but ok...very clean if you overlook the used bandaid I found on the back of the black plastic-covered guide to the hotel book. The A/C wasn't noisy, so I didn't have to use the earplugs that come with the room. No view; but, given the location, I didn't expect a view. Pillow cases were a little scratchy. Room was quiet even though it was near the 1 elevator that serves the whole hotel...no long waits for the elevator either...amazing.
Breakfast is 6:30am to 11am and I always got there early when the selection of cheese danish was still there...fresh oj was nice...some protein or yogurt would have been nice.
The staff was helpful and friendly but they might need more maids as I couldn't check in early...but, they held my luggage for free.
There was a huge convention in town, so I stayed further north than I normally would...but, I would consider this hotel a pretty good value (via Priceline). They will put $60 charge on your card to cover any mini-bar (which is basically micro-wave popcorn & a granola bar) or damage charges. But, they take it off within a few days.
There are vending machines with chips, water, soft drinks (all reasonably priced!!) on the 1st floor and there's one washer & dryer too...which is a big plus when I travel light!
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