First off, we like to walk. This hotel is excellently situated just off Michigan Ave. walking distance to the Museum Campus (Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum). It is a short walk to the train to the Museum of Science and Industry. Walking distance to the lake and the lovely park front, longer walk (but doable) to the art museum, Millennium,etc. It is close to other transport (bus, metro,EL). The pool / hot tub was nice and appreciated (popular with kids), the views great, the free breakfast very nice. Felt safe in hotel as the key card was needed to operate the elevator. Restaurants and stores (Trader Joes, Walgreens) a block away. The suite we were in was spacious with equipped kitchen (plates, pans, etc.) featuring full size refrigerator, a dishwasher, a stove, a microwave. The EL is a block away and could be heard rattling by— we just ran the kitchen exhaust fan for white noise. Great city view (including the lake off to one side). Would definitely stay again.