The hotel stay was fine. It was clean, had an interesting history, and I loved the art collection…read more The outdoor space in the evenings was also lovely. One downside was the strict key card checks every time we entered, which became annoying when coming and going often. The low score is mainly due to the customer service after our stay. We left a stuffed animal behind the pullout bed and reported the exact location and room immediately after leaving. After weeks of calls and follow-ups, we received no real help or updates. I've had more valuable items returned by other hotels, so the lack of effort to retrieve a stuffed animal was frustrating. This is not a criticism of the cleaning staff, but of the poor communication and lack of initiative from management.

I have attended numerous luncheons hosted here, but last night was my first dinner there in well…read moreover 20 years. The food was outstanding and the service exceptional! Wonderful venue!

It was an interesting visit to the Chicago Club. I stayed during a summer weekend, and the club…read morewas virtually empty. Staff members were very attentive. My room was lovely and comfortable -- with wonderful snacks and water, which were nice touches. The Terrace (rooftop) restaurant and bar was nice. And the club is in a great location. During my stay, I toured the large rooms on the second level. One of the rooms was so grand and gorgeous that it literally took my breath away! Stunning!!! (see pics) I was advised in advance that there would be no meal service over the weekend, save for Saturday night. That was fine for me, but I note it because others may prefer to stay at a club where they can eat all of their meals.

Historic, exclusive, very classy. It's a members only club, with a long history. If you have the…read moresort of money, wealth, connections, and pedigree that you are a member, you're probably not reading the YELP reviews. If, on the other hand, you've been invited by a member for something going on here, don't hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity, but dress appropriately.

Jessica and her team are wonderful. They make all first timers feel very welcome. The Wicked…read moreHalloween bash is amazing. Make sure you check out the great events! Www.nextlevelplusevents.com ​

Great group! Loads of body positivity and love! Well guarded to keep out the crazies and the drama…read more- worth hitting up an event for sure!

Small but welcoming community in Chicago…read more The play space is well equipped with a variety of accoutrements whether your heart desires a light spanking or full flogging. There's an entire medical play space for those seeking a cure. And the rules are pretty simple. No biosports. With the exception of blood. Check the website for events. Tours for non-members are offered regularly to check the place out.

How can there be no reviews on this group yet? How?!…read more Fine. I'll bite. I am not a member of the LRA, but I did attend one of their functions and had a seriously great time. People were friendly, and introduced me to other friendly people, who in turn got me up to speed on well...pretty much everything. It was a really good night, I have to say. The LRA are good people. If its you're scene look them up!

I came here for a business lunch with a group of colleagues. The service was great, and the…read morelocation couldn't have been better! We ate outside and had a great view of the city. I enjoyed the Thai curry!

Chicago has a spectacular skyline. The best way to see it is usually at twenty stories above the…read moreground. There are a finite number of buildings that have public access to view the skyline. The Skyline Club is not one of them. This member only club is on the 24th floor and has a relocated interior from Europe. There is an outside area that overlooks some prime real estate on South Michigan Avenue - even London House which the public can access. This quiet club is great to have a private meeting over lunch. The menu is not earth shattering but competent. I had the chicken soup and a garden salad. Both were ok. The service was great. Not sure how you will get in unless you know a member.

After the email exchange I had with Allyson on Wednesday, I feel compelled to write this review…read more First, I will take you back to September of 2010; it was not my finest hour by any means. I had graduated from college that May and had been sitting around the house collecting dust ever since. Once you have been unemployed long enough to see Family Feud go through two hosts, you know that the time had come to once again give your life purpose, so I actively began to tackle items on my bucket list. Through some research on handy-dandy Yelp, I discovered Sweatshop of Love. Last September, I started with Allyson's 'Holiday Present Prep' class (which she is repeating again this year). It is basically the class you make out of it. Everyone in the class contributes to a Google Doc list of homemade gifts that they would like to make for their friends and family. All class participants can access and alter it so everyone can encourage each other and get ideas for their gifts as well. During this 10-session course, I learned not only the knitting basics, but also how to make scarves, socks, mittens, gloves, bags, the ever popular beer cozy, and 80% of a sweater (I ran out of steam on it toward the end; smaller projects provide more instant gratification!). Granted, I was knitting like it was paying the rent and the rent was due tomorrow, but I couldn't believe the quality and amount of instruction I was able to receive for $95. Allyson is so sweet and patient; she will never say anything but encouraging things to you in class. I may not have had a job, but I still had the satisfaction of knowing I could make practical items for myself, which was (and still is) so invaluable. Almost immediately after Holiday Present Prep finished, I landed a job...and started a lunchtime knitting group. The student had become the teacher? Not quite Allyson caliber, but I knew enough to teach a group of ladies at work how to make 'Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth'. I felt like such a proud parent when my coworkers would come up to me on Monday morning and show me the progress they had made over the weekend. Anyway, this Wednesday, Allyson sent out an email regarding her upcoming fall classes, which included another item on my bucket list: learn how to crochet. Nice! If you are not ready to make that 10-week commitment, she also offers a one-night introduction to knitting and individual one or two-night projects you can choose to work on. If you are completely new to this and don't know where to begin, Allyson will also buy your supplies for the first day for an additional fee. So to sum it all up, you can learn some yarn arts at a reasonable price with a friendly group of people in a cozy coffee shop in Logan Square. If you have always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, this is a great place to start! The only thing you stand to lose is that trip to Target when you need a new pair of socks.

The Sweatshop of Love totally rocks!…read more I had my first class with Allyson last year and she was super patient and understanding with me and my clumsy fingers. After she taught me how to knit, I wanted to take it up a notch and learn how to crochet. I went to her beginner's crochet class with a friend and we had a great time! We all chatted and drank coffee and had so much fun! She always takes the time out to help you and she never makes you feel stupid for not getting something the first (or second, or third) time. BONUS: She always sends detailed notes and instructions following a class so you don't forget what you have learned! I would HIGHLY recommend The Sweatshop of Love for your knitting and crocheting education!

I have been a member of the Village Newcomers Club (also known as the Village Club) for three years…read morenow and I just love it!! They offer so many fun activities and joining is a great way to meet people. We moved from Texas to Winnetka, IL about 3 years ago and we have made many friend through the club. I started attending their book club and then tried other things they offered. I have made some lifelong friends. They offer a lot of different social activities like book club, coffees, members meetings, adult socials, girls night out, family socials, a moms and tots group and a whole lot more. I highly recommend them!

I joined the Village Newcomers Club because I was looking for a local book club, but I quickly…read morebegan to participate in a lot of the other activities, as well. There's something for anything - adult social gatherings, girls nights out, coffee mornings, newcomers coffees, family events, wine tastings, toddler playdates, an annual holiday party, etc. There's always something going on. I've lived in the area for seven years but have met so many wonderful people through the VNC. The club covers the entire New Trier Township (Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield) and I've met people I wouldn't have otherwise met. Whether you've just moved to the area or looking for more ways to socialize, this is a great way to do it.

Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was very good. Rooms are nice, expected for a private…read moresocial club. Location is excellent. Within a block of Millennium Park and the Art Institute Museum. Overall has been a brilliant stay.

I'm blown away with the old vintage charm and detailed architecture! Not a detail was missed in…read morethis elegant place. Very fortunate to have been an invited guest and able to see the grandure of the Club's ammenities. They literally thought of everything! Almost as if we stepped into a Harry Potter novel, but with the added bonus of great food and service. It may be one of the best kept secrets of the city!

It's a nice SoHo house location if you're a member you have a choice of 3 places to eat. The one on…read morethe first floor is open to the public. The 5th floor is the regular SoHo house pub vibe. Similar menu to other SoHo houses. I found our waiter to be pretty disinterested and rude. I had a jerk chicken dish that was kinda bland, just ok. They had a ping pong table and pool table, which were fun. Their photobooth was broken. All the soho house photo booths seem to be broken these days. Which is kinda lame since we pay a mortgage to go here. The real winner for me was the 6th floor (rooftop) Italian menu restaurant. We went here our second day in Chicago and despite having the same lame waiter (lol, our luck). The food was amazing. I had a hot honey pizza, my GF had a rigatoni. With were fire! And the prices seemed much cheaper than West Hollywood. Also the vibe at the rooftop area was way more chill and quiet. Which I like!

A good friend of mine always invite me to join her for drinks and a meal on occasions and I always…read moreenjoy the ambiance and the exclusiveness because indeed you have to be a member in order to access certain areas. Definitely a place to consider and even joining.

I have many years of wonderful memories at The Cliff Dwellers. This wonderful and historic Chicago…read moreclub has been a place where I have made new friends, learned many new things about Chicago architecture and art, and enjoyed many excellent meals. Thank you to The Cliff Dwellers for being a wonderful part of Chicago and Illinois history! God bless.

Nice venue space. Food was okay. Loved the vinegarette on the salmon. Drinks were basic. Nice wine…read morethough. It's a private club, it caters to its crowd. Nice quality amazing view. Worth my money for the event.