-the shower was mildewy and dirty
The place was in very sorry shape. Room 3D, which showed a nice "brushed metal four poster bed" on their website actually had a tacky, cheap, squeaky frame with a worn out mattress. In fact, just about everything in the room creaked and groaned. It was also easy to hear other guests blow their nose or use the toilet. The carpet was a dingy coarse and ripped gray thing that didn't help the overall appearance of the room. An unnecessary second dresser harumphed against the wall at the foot of the bed, taking up precious space in a tiny room. The molding around the doors was lopsided, missing pieces, and tacked up with large brads that left holes that were never filled. Paint was poorly applied, and the darker color beneath shown through the streaky attempt. The shower handle fell off straight away since it was missing the screw to hold it on. The tile was moldy, and there was no fan to clear away the steam. Water dripped steadily from the ceiling directly onto the toilet, so there was no way to sit on it without getting dripped on from some unknowable source. The ceiling had been patched, poorly, in the past, so it was an ongoing issue, and the drip, drip, drip onto the toilet seat was audible while trying to fall asleep.
It's hard to call this a bed and breakfast since breakfast mainly consisted of a pan of cornbread, some mini cereal boxes, and mediocre coffee. Certainly not any better than the typical "continental" breakfast available at any ol' hotel.
The inn-keeper was a nice guy, and we did get a parking pass that made things very convenient. We spent very little time in the room during the day, and had a wonderful visit to Chicago despite the accommodations here. If the place were to be spruced up, it could easily be worthwhile. Sadly, the shape its in now means we'll rule it out for future trips.
-the overall architecture of the room felt unfinished: missing moldings, door to the toilet didn't close, nails and screws not flush to the wall
The only reason I'm not giving this a 1 star rating is because the innkeeper was very friendly and the free parking was nice. But SO overpriced for the dingy accommodations.
-everything creaked! Floors, chairs, beds, doors.
Loved everything about this place! The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is because the breakfast left something to be desired. Filling and efficient but that's about it. Landlord was a doll, super sweet and very helpful.
My wife and I stayed at the Old Chicago Inn about 7 years ago, but just for a quick overnight. I recall it being a decent place with a lot of charm. Unfortunately, on our trip this weekend we were sorely disappointed with our room. I'm afraid it does not deserve the high rating it has been given overall, and many of the good reviews appear to refer to the speakeasy below, not the hotel experience.
I wanted to like this place so much, but the room my husband and I stayed in was gross.
Wonderful rooms & the bar on the basement is my favorite in all of Chicago.
I guess the price for the room comes from the fact that it's located in Chicago, and in a good part of town for dining and entertainment. Anywhere else I would expect to pay about $50 a night for quality such as this.
Love the speakeasy in the basement of the inn, a friend of mine who is a member and took me in. Very amazing cocktails and fun living room atmosphere.
-the ceiling above the toilet dripped a mysterious liquid
-walls were super thin. We could hear another guest blowing their nose in their room. Didn't feel private. We whispered a lot.
-carpet was stained and felt sticky in places
-shower handle fell off when turned
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