We needed a room for a couple of days while a family member was at U of C hospital. This hotel is one that offers a discount to U of C patients. We were hesitant to stay here because of the reviews but because the locations was so ideal, we took the chance.
We are so glad we took the chance. The room was clean including the bedding, bathroom and carpet. The staff were all friendly. We felt the neighborhood was fine. We never felt afraid. The only things we didn't care for were the elevator (inspected?) and the smell of the hallway. The room did not smell bad.
There is a taxi stop directly outside the hotel but if you choose to drive yourself, the front desk is more than happy to give you a map with specific instructions on the best way to get somewhere. In fact, the front desk was alway more than happy to help answer our questions, and we had several.
I took my laptop and had no problem receiving a wireless signal in our room on the 3rd floor. The restaurant/lounge was a nice place to sit back and relax.
We will be staying here again soon. I recommend giving it a try if you aren't too picky of a person. If you want a 4-5 star room, I suggest driving downtown and paying for the 4-5 star room. This hotel is not a diamond at a cubic zirconia price, it is just a plan jane 3 star hotel.
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