Claridge House

NIce boutique hotel in great location

- Fantastic location: wherein most hotels are in the Loop which is dead on the weekends, this is in gorgeous Gold Coast, walking distance to the magnificent mile, Old Town/Wells St. shops & restaurants, and even Lincoln Park, and an easy cab or bus to Wicker Park. In short, you can do touristy stuff, but you don't have to live in the craziness of it and can easily access the neighborhoods more representative of Chicago (we used to live in Chicago). - Funky design and atmosphere. Not to everyone's taste, but much better than nondescript alternatives in the price range.

- Reception staff helps out, but none were the least bit friendly. - Gym had decent cardio and weight machines but could use more than exactly 3 dumbbells. - Small rooms.

Great location

The location - right around the corner from the red train line. A few blocks from magnificent mile and close proximity to other stores (cvs, wing stop, etc) and restaurants (Lou malnati, local pub/tavern, etc.). Staff was helpful and nice.

The hotel was clearly renovated, however it was done cheaply. Wall paper was peeling, rust could be seen in a few spots, some poorly covered up/hidden. Cheap laminate flooring was bowing.