Chicago South Loop Hotel

parking facilities not able to accomadate guest.

Prós: the room was nice

Contras: the accomadations, the parking the restaurants, the lobby. the staff was not very accomadating, will not be staying here againt

Very noisy. Next to train tracks and must be near

Prós: Free parking

Contras: Noise

Cold Showers, Not As Close to Convention Center As

Contras: We stayed for 5 days while the Nation Art Education Association conference was underway at the McCormick Center. We chose this hotel because it appeared to be a very short cab ride to the convention. The way the roads are (and due to the size of the convention center), it cost the same to get to the convention as it did to go all the way north into downtown. Even though the convention center is only about 1 mile away, we didn't feel safe walking the distance (it is creepily "warehousey" in this area). The worst issue was that every day we were there, we were unable to have a hot shower. The front desk claimed that it was due to the volume of guests showering at the same time, however we tried different times of the day to no avail. If you are looking for an affordable option with easy access to McCormick, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.

Not hospitable

Prós: The price, free parking and proximity to convention center are the benefits of staying there.

Contras: The elevators were very slow and over the 4th floor jerked and made noises above the 4th floor. Neither the gift shop, cafe or restaurant were open in the morning at least before 9:00 when I left.

Just okay - not sure if I would stay again.

Prós: Room was clean for the most part but we only stayed 1 night so I cannot evaluate housekeeping, etc.

Contras: Noise level -- could hear screaming baby and couple fighting at 2:00 a.m. In addition, the television didn't work.

Only if You are Desperate

Prós: It is easy to get out of town from that location if you are heading south. The place is, perhaps, a half a step up from a poorly run motel.

Contras: Some staff were a bit surly. Very slow elevators. Hallways and room smelled like a poorly working air conditioner. Limited on-site dining.