The Mayslake Peabody Estate is a nice area to walk around and learn. My husband and I went when the…read morebuildings were closed but wanted to stretch our legs before going to our next event. This is part of a forest preserve with different walking trails you can take. The buildings are nice and I suggest going when they are open and you can go on a tour.

The grounds here are beautifully maintained with perfectly cut lawns, plenty of flowers, and…read moreinteresting sculptures throughout. The Portincula chapel is beautiful on the outside, with a colorful stone mosiac and the peabody estate features tutor revival style architecture.

This place was cool. We had our company dinner here while in Chicago for our annual meetings…read more It had a little bowling alley area that was being used by other folks, it had a banquet area where we all had our buffet line and ate, and it had a very cool little bar right in the middle of everything. The bar tenders and the wait team was AMAZING and were right where they needed to be when you needed them. They were nice and friendly as well. The food was kind of like bar food but had a little bit of an upscale feel to it and everything was very tasty. I highly recommend this spot for a night out or a company function as they were on point for both the night we were there.

First time coming here at Pinstripes, at first it looks just like a traditional restaurant, then…read moreyou notice the bowling lanes and bocce area tucked in there unexpectedly, what a fun surprise. I ordered the prime rib dip sandwich. Herb-crusted prime rib, sliced to order, provolone, horseradish cream, au jus, on an artisan baguette. Everything came separate, which threw me off for a second, but honestly I liked it. It looked like an Italian beef, just not dry at all. The meat was tender and juicy, tons of flavor on its own. Once you dip it in the au jus though... totally different experience. Rich, savory, messy in the best way. I probably dipped it a little too much, but no regrets. I also got the Berry Bliss Lemonade mocktail. Lemonade with blueberry, fresh lemon, berries, mint, and a splash of sparkling water. Super fresh, not overly sweet, and it paired really nicely with the sandwich. Portion size was solid. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Overall just a really easy, enjoyable meal.

My hubby and I really enjoyed our stay here! The location was nice and peaceful after busy days of…read moresightseeing in downtown. Before we arrived I let the concierge know that it was my Hubby's birthday, so once we checked in, they sent up a welcome note and chocolate covered strawberries to our room. It was a great surprise! Our room was really nice, modern, and clean. Smelled like fresh new paint too! We also had breakfast at their on site restaurant, which was delicious as well. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely return!

The hotel is underwhelming for it's location. We often do staycations and decided to give them a…read moretry. The rooms are outdated and we had to get a fan from them to cool off. It was way overpriced for the size, decorum and quality of the room. The outside of the building and the location is very deceiving of the inside.

Had a lovely stay at the Hyatt Lodge in the bustling suburb of Oak Brook. The Lodge is formerly…read morehotel housing on the former McDonald's campus, for those attending Hamburger University. The campus grounds are an incredible mix of pathways, trees, wildlife, and I enjoyed a walk and a run. The hotel grounds were set up for a wedding right by Lake Fred a beautiful setting with a nice separate building for weddings. My room was nice, I was missing soap and in the shower it was just three shampoos, no body wash. The hotel seemed pretty full on a Saturday, so I skipped the pool and all the kids and families. Self park on your left before you reach the hotel - it's so easy to walk up to the hotel from the free self-park. It's an idyllic setting, and there's so much going on in nearby Oak Brook, I would totally stay here again.

Our vehicle was struck while parked in the self-parking lot by a Hyatt Lodge housekeeping employee…read more The housekeeping manager advised him to lie in front of us, he denied culpability despite being photographed by other guests who did see him hit our vehicle and Hyatt Lodge refuses to compensate us. Staff was rude throughout the ordeal, and seemed more concerned about not taking responsibility vs the fact that hotel staff damaged paying guests' property and lied to and disrespected us in the process. Guest beware!

Enjoyed my visit to Drury Lane earlier in the summer for Nunsense! Having lived in the City of…read moreChicago for a long time, I can't believe I had to move to Wisconsin to finally see a show here! The theater is large and gorgeous! The production was great as well as the acting and singing. Lunch or dinner and a show? Drury Lane gotchu. They've got a restaurant on site, as well as a bar, and ample lounge area to enjoy a drink during intermission. There are also plenty of restaurant options within 5 minutes drive, so make a date if it! So glad I'm more aware of this theater powerhouse in the Chicago suburbs.

Once again I'm reviewing the stage performance and not the restaurant…read more Son and I saw Nunsense last night. What a fun and funny show. The small cast was perfect and great to watch. The stage was wild to see and needed a bit of explaining which was done immediately. The voices all worked perfectly together. It was laugh out loud funny--even though I didn't fully understand some of the Catholic school references (I'm Jewish). It was irreverent, too, with some of the innuendos. Loved it!!

I recently visited here for a wedding and oh my God is this a great venue!…read more It was a little bit chilly during the wedding, so I wish that they had some heat lamps outside while we had a little cocktail hour before the reception started. The workers at the bar were so nice and I would definitely recommend this place for a wedding or a fancy event. The only downside is that it is kinda narrow but they make up for it in lovely decorated spaces. The looks are 10/10.

Lots of parking here. This location offers spacious rooms for hosting events.read more

Ambience and attention to detail are both on point. I've been all over the world and when a…read morereasonably priced hotel gets it right-I am honored to stay there. This place was elegant and unique- stylish with a boutique flare. Definitely going to be my new go to place (other than the Kimpton Gray downtown). Well done Drake. I'll be back!

It was... disappointing and NOTHING like the real Drake…read more Honestly, upon arriving and seeing the place up close, I decided to leave and not stay after all. I can see where they are trying to go, but it's not there. The place is in disrepair if you pay attention at all (cracks, holes, chipped paint), a crappy elevator, there's even random crap thrown in a corner still in view of guest. If you want to be taken seriously, then handle all the stuff no one sees that isn't sexy, rather than just putting lipstick on a pig. There's no consistent theme. It's like 5 different people walked through a 2nd hand store in a rush, with no other options, so each picked what they found in their scavenger hunt and then threw it all together. It's a big space. The staff was great and welcoming. Seriously, they were solid. The place is a 2 star, but staff is worth another star. It just felt like coming to visit my aunt who doesn't get a lot of visitors so she threw everything in a closet knowing guest are coming over. We all have to ignore the smell and everything else. The stuff on the walls makes sense to her as they are her memories, but there's no theme other than her history, so none of it makes sense to anyone else. It's just awkward. The reason this place isn't booming is 100% on the owner. They are trying to look bougie, while ignoring real issues, and clearly in way over their head attempting to do way too much with too little. They need to take a loan or get an investor and make this place amazing. It could be, but it's not. Then again, not sure if the place they dream of could survive in that area as the prices would need to double and the area may not be willing to pay. Potential investors may have said the same. I see the vision, but also see the reality, which just frustrated me as there was conflict around every corner. Also, the bar closes early at like 8 or 9pm. Additionally the upgraded rooms with "garden view" are anything but. The actual room is good. The detached building however looks like it was a nursing home that's never been changed or upgraded; at least on the outside and entrance. When you walk in the front door of said nursing home, it SMELLS like a nursing home. It was strong and not in a good way. When you are in your room and look outside at the "garden view", it's a crappy 1/2 wall that appears to have been designed and built as a favor by a drunk uncle who was in a rush. It's very small and insignificant. It's an eye sore, but the "garden" is actually just the back yard looking directly into a crappy middle class neighborhood of back yards. All in all, my "get away" upgraded experience felt more like a motel 6 with a $1,000,000 dream on a $500 budget.

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita

I have been wanting to go mini golfing. So I stumbled upon Puttshack. Such a beautiful and clean…read morelocation. The staff is extremely friendly and polite. We went for the $25 unlimited mini golf on Sunday. The course was fun and interactive. Its 9 holes I think you can get through it quickly. Very family friendly I highly recommend. They have multiple large bars and a kitchen with bar food. We had the wings garlic parm and buffalo very delicious and crispy. We had the bbq chicken nachos they came in a huge bucket they were just okay. I think they needed more cheese the bbq sauce was very strong. I had a expresso martini it was not all that great whatever cold brew they use is not the best. I also had a pomegranate cosmo which was delicious. Overall I definitely recommend and will be back again before end of summer.

I do enjoy Puttshack. I've been a few times in the past couple of years for golfing, visiting the…read morebar, eating the food. I would say the ambiance, and the food/food service is all very quality and on point. I would say my biggest issue is the technological aspect of the golfing. When you start your mini golf journey, you approach a giant iPad screen, where the computer connects you and your golf ball. On this particular visit, it took rebooting the computer three times, and two employees to configure the golf ball. I thought this was the biggest hiccup, but throughout the 9 courses, multiple people in my party and even in parties in front of us were having issues with their golf ball. We had to keep getting an employee to get a brand new ball, or to even reset the current golf round. I think the technology aspect of this place is cool, but desperately needs upgrading.