Illiniwek Forest Preserve

My go to place to stay. Luxurious, travel-friendly rooms, excellent pool/hot tub area outside, and great workout facilities. Fantastic location next to Fulton Market. The desk staff is always exceptional and helpful.

Main lobby, rooftop patio and breakfast dining room were great. The room furniture was a little tired looking. The bed was problematic: the mattress was way too soft, the sheets were never tucked into the bed so the slid all over the place and the blanket was not a duvet it was an old fashioned wool type (which I haven’t seen in years). The staff everywhere were lovely and took care of any questions or requests we had promptly.

Hotel amenities were great, and the suite was nice enough. The mattress was a little springy, but not terrible. I was frustrated by finding out about an amenities fee at the end that added roughly $100 to my cost at the hotel. That felt a lot like the “hidden fee” that so many booking services seek to advertise not having. That hotel would probably say that they don’t hide that fee, that it’s stated in the hotel stay conditions or something to that affect; but I’d argue that most people staying there for the first time are probably unaware of the fee prior to coming. If they want to charge an additional amount for the amenities at the hotel (which I admit are great), put the cost for the amenities into the price per night for the room itself. If you advertise the amenities at the hotel as a perk of staying there, consider that part of the upfront price rather than something that’s informed to you as you check out.