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    The Sono Chicago

    4.9 (30 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    View from the 3rd floor.
    Rob S.

    This is a fabulous stay, located near transit. Very walkable neighborhood. The rooms were wonderful, nice big shower, and our room had a delightful view. We had a really nice time. The hosts were gracious. Highly recommend to everyone.

    A view of the main floor common area at night
    Jeremy C.

    I've stayed in many different places in Chicago over the years, from high-end hotels to a not-so-high-end Holiday Inn Express, and The Sono is hands down my new favorite. It's inexpensive (with free street parking!), clean, well maintained, and in a nice quiet, residential neighborhood. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful, and overall it is just a very pleasant experience. My only caution would be to avoid booking a room in the basement, or else you'll be hearing lots of footsteps across the main floor in the morning as the other guests make their way to the excellent free breakfast.

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    Thank you Joy for the wonderful stay. This will be my go to place anytime I visit Chicago. I felt like it was my home away from home.

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    Villa D' Citta - View from the front door

    Villa D' Citta

    4.2(58 reviews)
    1.1 miLincoln Park, DePaul

    It's seems odd that so many Yelp reviews are from years ago. My wife and I had a wonderful…read morestaycation at the Villa. Gina and Don were friendly, attentive, and flexible. The mansion is stunningly beautiful and the ambiance transported us far from the daily grind. Breakfasts exceeded expectations. Snacks, including homemade banana nut bread, and a large variety of beverages are always available. HVAC and shower temperatures could have been better but those issues pale in comparison to the total experience. The mansion was built in the 1870's so retrofitting can't be perfect. Our stay, however, was close to perfect. The location of the villa could not be better for exploring Chicago away from downtown shopping districts. We will return. Highly recommended!

    We experienced an amazing three nights in the Venetian Suite at Villa D' Citta. This was our first…read morevisit. This historic building was built in the late 1800's. It has been updated and featured beautiful furnishings and artwork. Don, who is the owner, was a gracious and proud host. He makes the check-in process easy and sends guests daily updates via text.. Although a continental breakfast was provided each day, a cook prepared breakfast tacos and tortillas our first two mornings. Both were very tasty. The kitchen is available around the clock if you want to make a panni sandwich. They also had housemade lasagna in the refrigerator for a quick 2-minute reheating in the microwave. Our charming unit is probably one of the smallest in the building, but it was perfect for us, as we were visiting relatives nearby. It included a bed, desk, bath and fireplace. It did have an outdoor patio and direct access to the complex's hot tub. The unit's shower is in the hallway near the front door, not in the bath itself. That was odd, but we made it work. Staying in late February, our $189 night rate was extremely fair for what we received. We plan to return soon.

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    Villa D' Citta - Pour yourself a glass of sangria in the evenings. It was strong and delicious

    Pour yourself a glass of sangria in the evenings. It was strong and delicious

    Villa D' Citta - Lobby

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    Villa D' Citta - Lovely stocked kitchen. Help yourself to whatever you'd like

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    Lovely stocked kitchen. Help yourself to whatever you'd like

    The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern - The Leavitt street smash burger and fries!

    The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

    4.2(151 reviews)
    2.4 miBucktown
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    Walked in here on a whim while walking round town. As you walk in and you get the vibe that this is…read morejust a normal neighborhood bar. We were seated promptly but I think we got lucky just before the rush hour as the place started filling up around 5:30 PM. We ordered some drinks and burgers. The burger did not disappoint. Thin patties, great cheese and sauce. This is definitely one of the best smash burgers in Chicago at a price that doesn't make you cringe. I was very pleasantly surprised. The drinks were ok. They have some seasonal cocktails on the menu. I ordered the "cherry on top" which turned out to be a bit more sweet than Id like, tasted closer to a root beer float. Overall I highly recommend to come here if only to try the burger.

    Liked the neighborhood spot vibes and sat at the bar which had great people watching. Had the Mac…read moreand cheese bites which were so good - that ranch sauce is amazing, and smash burgers with well done fries. Would come back for the fries alone. Bloody Mary's and the dill pickle beer side car was a good combo and we got their hot sauce to make it as spicy as desired. Dan was great but we did have a considerable lag between Mac and cheese bites and the burgers coming out. Two others who grabbed a seat after us got their burgers at the same time as ours.

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    The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern - Cheeseburger, TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE, Wisco Wedge Salad

    Cheeseburger, TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE, Wisco Wedge Salad

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    Cherry on top (seasonal)

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    Shared kitchen area

    Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast - from scrach strawberry compote

    Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast

    4.9(109 reviews)
    2.3 miBucktown

    A solid place to stay when in Chicago! We were fortunate to have a garage spot, but there's lots of…read morefree parking surrounding the place. Very friendly staff and a quirky vibe - perfect for people who want something more relaxed. Breakfast is included and you order off a menu they give you. Very good! They also have free snacks! We were in the Skylight Room which I liked - access to the roof deck, felt pretty private. You do hear the kitchen though I. The morning, but there is an additional door to close if needed. It's sort of like staying at a friend's house great for those who want to be in a classic Chicago neighborhood instead of downtown. Would recommend!

    This place is fantastic. I always felt comfortable and welcomed the entire time here. Both Kay and…read moreAshlee made sure we felt important and went out of their way on several occasions to provide top notch hospitality. I had a garage spot, which was great, although there was always a spot on the street to park. The neighborhood is nice and we felt comfortable walking even into the evening. They provided a custom breakfast with daily specials. The omelets are fantastic - FYI. There really isn't anything that i would change. I will definitely be back and will recommend this spot to anyone visiting that doesn't want to maybe deal with downtown, but yet are super close if that's your end goal. Thank you, Ashlee and Kat! You two make the experience what it is for the guests! 5 stars

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    Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast - Relax in our common area

    Relax in our common area

    Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast - Sundays mean eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce!

    Sundays mean eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce!

    Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast - Skylight Room, split level, queen bed AND full futon, private ensuite bathroom

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    Skylight Room, split level, queen bed AND full futon, private ensuite bathroom

    Kasa Magnificent Mile

    Kasa Magnificent Mile

    2.5(11 reviews)
    1.1 miNear North Side

    This was a nice solid place to stay at while in Chicago. The patio was a nice touch at night time…read moreand they have a great gym inside, too. Very easy to check in. The bed was cozy, but the pillows were not my style. That don't mean others won't like it, but bring your own pillow if you're use to it. They may have a cheaper garage across the street, but I would highly advise paying the extra money because I believe their garage allows in and out as many times until you check out. Others only offered 1 in and out.

    We settled for Kasa because they were one of the few hotels in the downtown area where the date we…read morewanted to arrive in Chicago was available. We got a studio. They are a high rise with about 30 floors. They are located in the River North area surrounded by restaurants, walking distance to shopping; you can walk to the Magnificent Mile but I found a few shops that were right around the corner that I love. If you're a diva, try Accessorize on State St. Since they are located downtown, you are going to experience the city "noise" like ambulances, police, and ohh the church bells. There are a few Catholic Churches in the vicinity that ring their bells at the same time every day (9am, noon, weddings). So just remember, all hotels downtown are going to be noisy. Don't book a hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago if you want peace and quiet. Really this is the only con of our stay but we still enjoyed Chicago. We too experienced the guy at the front desk who seemed "bothered" and not very personable, a trait that is necessary when dealing in hospitality. The welcome wasn't warm. You will get communications via text to make sure you have settled in okay, to see if there are any issues, to extend your stay and help you sign out. I liked that. I figure technology is taking over where human social skills used to be. Overall, the hotel was clean. I had one issue where the cleaners didn't clean around the base of the toilet. I was able to address that in the text. They sent someone up right away to clean it. Each unit has a patio which we enjoyed. We could see the Sears Tower and the Holy Name Cathedral from our room. There is a Whole Foods and Lifetime Fitness across the street. I cooked breakfast every morning in our room which saved on eating out. There is no restaurant in the building. There is no exhaust fan in the bathroom. You will need to purchase air freshener. There is a washer and dryer where you can wash your towels. Detergent is provided. We washed our towels instead of asking for more. There are also additional towels in the closet. Since I'm a clean freak I purchased Clorox wipes to keep the surfaces clean. They only provide one roll of paper towels. I suggest that you read all the information they provide to you upon booking and you will have no issues. Everything is spelled out. They return the $250 they hold for incidentals the next business day. It is noted that if you lose the key fobs, there is a fee. The desk guy also tells you this when he shows you your room. So it is not a surprise fee. The check out procedure is super easy; hit check out in the app and leave the fobs on the hooks near the door. That's it!! Checkout time is 11:00am. Our train left at 9pm, they give you the opportunity to check your bags for free. You can extend your stay in the room by the hour at a cost that increases $25 for each hour. We extended our stay for a couple hours and checked our bags so we could continue to do more stuff in this great city. We will stay here again. I loved the location. But don't expect hugs and kisses upon arrival. Lol, this guy will check you in, explain how the elevators work and how to access your room. We got it! We still enjoyed our stay

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    Kasa Magnificent Mile - It's the view for me

    It's the view for me

    Kasa Magnificent Mile - View of Holy Name Cathedral and Sears Tower

    View of Holy Name Cathedral and Sears Tower

    Kasa Magnificent Mile

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