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Old Town Chicago Guest House

Chicago, Illinois.

Downtown, spacious, elegant and new, this luxury lodging occupies the 3,250 square foot west wing of a 1999 Chicago city house. Four bedrooms each with en-suite bath, a private guest entrance and generous common areas make this an ideal vacation rental.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Located on Chicago's affluent, upscale Near North Side, the house is a neat one mile north of North Michigan Avenue (the Magnificent Mile) and two miles north of the central business district (the Loop).

All bedrooms have a queen-size bed with 13 inch deep top-of-the-line mattress, in-room bathroom with Kohler comfort height toilet, private line telephone, cable TV with VCR, walk-in closet with UL-rated wall safe and seating area.

Common areas feature a 45 foot long living room/dining room with sumptuous furniture and significant art, larger screen cable TV with VCR and DVD, a 300 title quality video collection, phonograph with extensive 33 RPM vintage record collection, Baldwin baby grand piano with player function, marble fireplace, all the most popular board games and radio with CD player.

Rounding out the common areas are a fully equipped chef's kitchen with a complete line of professional cookware and service for three dozen, rooftop decks, a study with executive desk and computer, a penthouse lounge, and laundry / workout room with Maytag Neptune washer and dryer, ironing table and iron and new commercial grade Life Fitness Total Body Elliptical Cross Trainer and Recumbent Bike.

Rates include 24-hour breakfast, beverages and snacks from our stocked guest house kitchen, local telephone calls and free parking by permit on our 24 hour reserved parking street. High speed wireless internet (Wi-Fi) is accessible at all points in the house for a modest surcharge. Dial-up internet access is also available.

Within a couple of blocks are the Treasure Island Supermarket, a 24-hour Walgreen’s Pharmacy, the only 24-hour Starbucks in Chicago and a stellar full service X-Sport fitness center. Three other major supermarkets are 4 blocks distant. Whole Foods is one mile west as is Sam’s Wines & Spirits, the largest retail liquor store in the US with great variety at great prices. Epicurean and casual restaurants, live music venues, theaters, museums, art galleries and park, zoo and beach are a short walk.

For larger groups, please inquire about combining this anchor facility with our 3 bedroom satellite townhouse just doors away.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 185.00 - 275.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 4
With private baths: 4
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental plus breakfast
• Complimentary 24 hour breakfast & snacks

Nearest Airport(s): O'Hare; Midway

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Parking, WiFi, grand piano, videos, phonograph, washer & dryer, Life Fitness elliptical & bike

Area Attractions and Activities:

Within a 1-2.5 mile radius there are numerous blues and jazz clubs and the best restaurants in town, North Michigan Avenue shopping, North Avenue Beach, Chicago Historical Society, Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory, Second City Improv, John Hancock Observatory, Goodman and Steppenwolf Theaters, the Loop financial district, Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Lyric Opera, Symphony Center and Navy Pier.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Master Suite, about 400 square feet with crystal chandelier, as in all rooms, a Kohler steeping tub with whirlpool and separate step-in shower, and day bed/twin bed for extra lounging or a third guest.

Reservation Notes:

Please include number of guests 12 years of age or older, number of children under 12, if any, and, if a larger party looking for a whole house rental, number of separate queen beds needed and number of twins. If the party exceeds 11 in number, inquire about combining this property with our nearby 3 bedroom designer townhouse just 100 feet up the block.

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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