“Great spot to stay if you're getting the train into Chicago”
This is a great spot to stay if you're getting the train into Chicago... though I'm sure there are other attractions nearby too. The facilities are very well maintained, and the desk clerk was very gracious. She also doubled as the continental breakfast manager the days we were there, so you'd expect her to feel overworked or maybe a bit withdrawn, but she was just the opposite: very outgoing, friendly, kind, and attentive to our hotel needs, as well as to supplying and resupplying and cleaning the breakfast area, which is quite ample and comfortable. I also should mention the pool area. It's beautiful! Nicely enclosed for all-weather bathing, and the hours for open swimming were very convenient. The water was nice and warm, just perfect. Actually, the whirlpool was not as warm as the pool, leading us to joke that maybe they had their pipes switched, but that was fine with me! This hotel is only a mile or so from the train in to Chicago, which is about 55 minute ride, and there's plenty of safe, convenient parking at the station. The rates were extremely reasonable. I hope they stay that way! The area immediately adjacent to the hotel is not pedestrian-friendly, and consists mainly of malls and strip malls, but it seemed very safe to us.