SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Fast & efficient!
The gentleman rep was SWIFT & personable-- finally a good checkin experience in Chicago🙌 (third time's the charm)!
Complimentary 1hr late checkout offered.
LOBBY, ELEVATOR, CORRIDORS -- Perfect balance of function & grandeur.
Cleaning standards really stood out while making my way through the interior.
Elevated & vibrant best describes the aesthetic after exciting the (slow~) spacious elevators.
The flow isn't as intuitive as it could be & the entrance is easily congested by guests. Still, this did not detract from the overall beauty.
ROOM (walkthrough) -- Modern & familiar.
The intimate vibe made this unit easy to settle into. Amazing furniture selection, accents, & function. Perfect for an extended stay or working couple.
Underwhelming shared workspace due to a lack of ergonomic seating & features. Plenty of seating options throughout the room with convenient Side-tables for alternative working setups.
BED -- Quality setup.
I was disappointed by the undersized pillows initially, but the fill was sufficiently dense & made up for it.
Smooth poly-blend sheets, complimented by an environmentally friendly duvet, rounded-out the rest of the bedspread.
Great back support provided by the Serta innerspring mattress too.
Blissful sleep each night.
BATH -- Visually captivating from wallpaper to waste receptacle.
The dimensions were huge & packed with functional amenities.
I was impressed by the shower experience: a double-head setup offering soothing pressure, stable temps, & ample spray patterns.
Gloss toiletries are meh, so BYOB products.
Cleaning standards were inconsistent in the shower (mildew, calcium buildup, etc), while everywhere else they were exceptional -- cleaner grout lines than most hotels!
TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- Strong TV solution.
High quality ~40" LG display on a swivel stand operated with a decent universal remote.
Streaming apps, movies, & local cable are available, along with a Netflix integration.
Easily accessible ports for a chromecast/google TV.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Unencrypted & difficult to connect initially. Connectivity stabilized an hour later and was adequate for remote work.
Cellular reception was the pits, even from 5 floors up. No more than 2 bars anywhere in the room.
--Performance--
Video streaming - good
Online gaming - great
Video chatting - great
--Nerd Stats--
31-41 Mbps download
11-16 Mbps upload
0.4% packet loss
16 ms latency
4.41 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- NOT Doordash friendly ⚠️.
Light breakfast buffet (coffee, juice, dry food, fruit) service on each floor at, the traditional hours.
Small mini fridge & K-cup coffee bar in room, but no microwave in this configuration.
NOISE -- Construction was annoying & started @ 8am directly outside.
Generally quiet inside with respectful clientele/guests.
LOCATION -- Incredibly convenient for great food, views, & people watching.
RATING
Minus a few one-offs, I was impressed from start to finish.
I highly recommend this property & would stay here again.
5/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
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