Wicker Park Inn

Pardon me for writing again. I thought I gave a review earlier - At the risk of being redundant, my stay at the Wicker Park Inn was wonderful. No complaints.

Great stay. We stayed in the garden suite. Ample amount of room, perfect for extended stay as well. Location was superb.

I stay at hotels over 120 nights a year and I haven’t had as good of an experience at a hotel, as I did at the Wicker Park Inn in the last three years. Fantastic accommodations, unbelievably friendly staff, and helpful as well. From recommendations for food to walking attractions nearby they were 10 out of 10. I’m supposed to go back to Chicago in September and I’m definitely staying here.

I am a bit torn on this one. First the good: the hotel was immaculately clean and extremely well furnished. The room's are GREAT size, wonderfully decorated, and the wifi and tv are awesome! The staff was very friendly, and helped me check in when my flight came in late, and I arrived past the check-in time. Now the bad: the hotel is located next to an elevated train. I was on the first floor in the Wolcott room. During the night I kept hearing what sounded like a plane taking off. I knew we were 15 miles from O'Hare, so I was shocked to hear it. The next morning I saw the train and realized I was hearing the train go by...not great. Secondly, although there is of course a lock on the door, there is no dead-bolt. Finally, breakfast is to be served between 7:30 - 9:30. I went and got coffee at 7:30, planning to return for breakfast. When I got back at 8:30 the food was gone, and I was told an "event" was taking place so they ended breakfast early. That should have been communicated to the guests, as I was not the only one to show up and be shocked that the food was gone. A little communication goes a long way..

It was a terrific place to stay. The staff was very friendly, it was quick and easy all around. Also is very close to a spot downtown to enjoy yourself walked less than a 1/2 mile from the room to the venue for a concert I was seeing. Would defiantly stay again for sure.