Wicker Park Inn - Chicago

Very professionally run, friendly inn in a great neighborhood. The only thing I wished I'd known is how close to the El my room was as the noise of the passing trains took a while to get used to at night.

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I loved this urban B and B. it was the perfect location. Beautiful and clean. The king size bed was so comfortable and it was great to get a sticker for free street side parking. The breakfast was delicious and staff so helpful.

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Very nice and quaint little B&B. Very clean overall, and the breakfast was fantastic. The manager, Robin, was so helpful with all of our needs. She was always available to answer questions, and if she didn't know the answer, she would research it to find out. The Blue Line runs right behind the building, but it didn't keep us awake. We were so impressed, […] we will be back!!! Read more

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The breakfast was good and convenient. The only problem we had was an air bed that deflated during the night. We told the maid, who said she would report it, but it did not get fixed the second night. It was a weekend, and we did not know how to reach anyone else.

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10 feet from the train that comes through every 10 minutes. Have to walk outside and around back to get to very bad room. Dont bother going to this one

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Loved the accomodations and the location! I would definitely stay here again!

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This is a nice quaint little B & B right outside of Downtown Chicago. Perfect for what we needed. We were on a business trip and the starting location could not have been better. Only a slight wait for someone to let us into the hotel. Totally understandable since we booked about an hour before arriving. This is check in by appointment so just make […] sure that you contact them if you are arriving late. Read more

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I Loved it! Made my 1st time experience in Chicago very welcoming and comfortable. I will definitely remember this inn and hopefully return on my next business trip.

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Great location, clean, and the bed was comfortable. Service was excellent as well. Thank you and I will return.

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I booked the Wicker Park Inn VERY last minute through Hotels.com. The photos on the Hotels.com website looked cute, and the review average seemed great. When I arrived at the Inn, the Inn Keeper didn't know that I had a reservation and wasn't there. Thankfully, one of the other folks staying at the Inn let us in, and we called the Inn Keeper, and she […] was really apologetic. We had dinner plans, and she came within a half an hour. She gave me the lowdown, although what she didn't let me know is that my room, the Chicago Room, backed to the train tracks. I literally felt like the train was going to come through my room, and I had a terrible night of sleep. It would have been great to have received earplugs, or at least a warning. I do expect some noise, but the level received was over the top. After digging through more of the reviews, this is mentioned, although it wasn't pointed out on the Hotels.com site. Other rooms were probably just fine, and I'd definitely rent there again, just make sure to bring earplugs, a sleeping pill, and book another room. I was really disappointed. Read more

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I think that this Inn is particularly special, I enjoyed my time there. Everything you are looking for is not only available, but also in high quality. Most important is the cleanliness and the nice smell of the place, the very friendly hospitable staff, and other facilities that were available (microwave, internet, parking, etc). I went to smoke in […] the middle of the night, and sort of locked myself out, so I called the manager Ms. Lora and she was extremely helpful and understanding. There was a book in my room for the different things that you need in Chicago, like restaurant, Taxi phone numbers, and a review of landmarks in Chicago. Read more

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I absolutely loved the bucktown apartments and wish I could stay there permanently because it was even better than any hotel I've stayed in.

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Staff was very helpful in arranging transportation using the Internet to print out maps. Lots of choices for breakfast. I'm not sure whether the keys were correctly labeled - one for room and one for deadbolt lock. Anyway I was able to master the whole key concept!

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Lovely B&B. Upgraded to bigger room. Great hospitality. Free Parking pass and lovely location.

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Not a great setup for a business traveler, but is a good choice for a play trip to Chicago---near the blue line, in an interesting neighborhood, good breakfast. After all, it is a B&B and is true to its billing. The city was sold out or I would not have made this choice in the first instance. Some of the "directions" in the room were odd (good notebook […] in room with information, but...), e.g., use of disposable face cloths for makeup to avoid staining washcloths?! No woman I know will use product on her face that isn't familiar to her and poses a risk of adverse reaction on her face--seems a bit presumptive and a little too directive even for the more homey feel of a B&B. Read more

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YES, TO THE CLEAN AND ETC OF THE OTHER HAPPY REVIEWERS. MAY NOT HAVE BEEN NOTED: SOME OF THE APARTMENTS ARE "HISTORICAL REGISTRY PRESERVATION," AS WAS THE ONE I STAYED IN. LARGE ENTRY/ MAIN AREA,/ THREE BEDROOMS/ KITCHEN/ BATH/ AND THE "ALWAYS IMPORTANT" "IRONING BOARD ROOM" LARGE FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS THROUGHOUT // DIFFICULTY: DIM LIGHTING IN MAIN […] AREAS. AND KITCHEN. VERRRRRRY HELPFUL MANAGER/OWNER... LOVED THE SOUND OF THE TRAINS: THE BLUE LINE, ALBEIT, WAS ACROSS THE STREET RATHER THAN NEXT TO TRACKS. MY BEDROOM OF CHOICE (OF THE THREE BEDROOMS) HAD GORGEOUS FIREPLACE, (NON WORKING , TO MY KNOWLEDGE) AND BEAUTIFUL RED QUILT ON BED, WITH VERY VERY NICE LINENS. / CAN ADJUST HEAT/ AC, AS DESIRED. VERY CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TREE-LINED STREETS, REMINISCENT OF ANN ARBOR (MI) AND/OR MIDWESTERN COLLEGE TOWNS OF CHARM. WOULD MOVE IN. // COFFEE SHOP FEW BLOCKS AWAY: "WORM IN THE HOLE"-- BEST PASTRIES KNOWN TO THE WESTERN WORLD, LIKEWISE FOR THE COFFEE AND TEA./ NEED PATIENCE WHILE COFFEE/TEA MADE WITH TRUE ARTISTRY. Read more

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Nice room/kitchen combination. The room was at the back end of the building with a seperate entrance. The blue line of the el runs just behind the building but it is not a distraction. Innkeeper was friendly and set up my stay with efficiency. The neighborhood was an easy walk to dinner and pubs.

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Very friendly staff, clean rooms and towels and very comfy bed. I felt like I was staying in a friend's guest room!

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This was our first time at the Wicker Park Inn. Can't say enough about the owners. We had a very late arrival - 2 AM. They provided us our key in lock box. This worked great. Stayed in the Blue Line Studio. It was very warm and humid outside but A/C was on and the room was very comfortable for sleeping. The sound of the Blue Line was very minimal. No […] problem with finding a parking spot. Our only issue was that our car's navigational system had a hard time getting us to Wicker Park Lane. Got us close enough tho. We will definitely be back. Read more

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This place was lovely. I stayed in the Chicago room and had a little balcony facing the blue line elevated train. If you think the train noise (which runs all night) will keep you up ask for a room across the street (same b&b). The noise is basically like thunder. personally I can sleep through any noise. There were nice little extras like umbrellas […] by the front door and fresh fruit and pastries in the kitchen in the morning. lots of other breakfast items too, like cereal, bagels and oatmeal, juice and yogurt. There is a Walgreens just around the corner and a few nice restaurants (try Nano Sushi). The Blue line stops nearby and there are frequent buses going down Milwaukee Ave. I had no problems whatsoever. Highly recommended! Read more

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Good location, affordable. Staff was very helpful. We would stay there again.

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It was a wonderful stay. Very happy with the room and especially the good price. In a great neighborhood, close to good places to eat. Also, only a 10 minute drive into the city. Very happy!

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Our room was very comfortable; charming and homey. Really enjoyed it. Robin, the inn manager, was very helpful and friendly--great recommendations for a restaurant & two pubs. Breakfast was informal & nice--fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, lots of pastries--and available for a long time. The neighborhood is wonderful, great for walking, safe, interesting […] and pretty. Easy to come & go by CTA (subway/elevated train)--don't need a car. We really liked this inn and will definitely return, if we go to Chicago again. Read more

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Even though this B&B is not downtown, it was still in a fantastic neighborhood with a lot going on. The staff was helpful even though we only saw them when we first arrived. The room was very, very clean. It was a close walk to the blue line, so it was easy to get downtown without having to worry about driving around and parking.

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I thought the location was great close to everything we needed to go to on our trip, example; Wrigley field, Navy Pier and Brookfield Zoo.. The room was better then I expected the only thing that I didnt like was the beds were so uncomfortable for us.. Other then that I give this hotel a 5.

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This is not a hotel, it is a house with no staff on an isolated road. The bathroom outside in the hallway. They charge extra late check in fee which is as much as the hotel fee. In short, way overpriced and not worth it. They are definitely not getting my business again.

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Cozy, friendly, easy to park and close to Milwaukee Street, the place has everything to offer. Will definitely be back!

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Very clean - which is super important to me! No breakfast even though I thought it was included when we purchased this room. Elevated Train was loud and made it hard to sleep. Could hear people walking above us most of the night.

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I knew I had booked the Chicago room which is in back next to the train tracks, so the noise all night was expected. Everything else was wonderful! We will definitely be back.

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This was exactly what I was looking for - a clean, reasonably-priced room in an nice, uncrowded Chicago neighborhood close to my business appointment. I chose the Tucson Suite. The room was spacious and spotless, the fixtures were modern. The dining is family style, with an exceptionally nice self-serve continental breakfast laid out (including hard-boiled […] eggs). Go to Mac's, a sports bar at Wood & Division close by for a fabulous and inexpensive meal. (the pot roast was absolutely perfect!) The only negatives were the elevated train (the "L") noise, which wasn't too noticeable and lack of temp control in the room (although the temp was fine). Again, highly recommended for either business or an urban getaway... Read more

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We feel in love with this Bed & Breakfast and will be returning as often as we can. We live about 3 hrs. away so it is a nice little mini vacation getaway spot! Some of the other reviews that we read complained about the noise that the "L" made ... but we didn't mind at all.

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Stayed one night at the Wicker Park Inn. A lovely little place, clean and inviting. Well-stocked with snacks, tea, and pastries for breakfast. A true B&B experience. Private room was comfortable and well-stocked.

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I stayed at the Wicker Park in for an interview at Rush Medical College and loved it! The surrounding neighborhood is has a young feel with lots of families and fun night life. My room was so cute and extremely clean. The owners were welcoming and very willing to help me with anything I needed. The breakfast provided in the morning was much more than […] I expected and was delicious! I highly recommend this place and I think it is well worth the reasonable price. Read more

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We enjoyed this bed and breakfast very much, We stayed in the Chicago Room which indeed had the el running quite closely, but we are heavy sleepers and didn't mind it at all. Plus, we didn't think the noise was all that loud. The room was quaintly decorated and clean, and the service was friendly and caring. We loved being in the neighborhood and being […] able to walk to all sorts of shops and restaurants. Free parking is a plus, as is the relatively low rate AND free snacks during the study and complementary breakfast. Breakfast foods are simple (nothing cooked but hard boiled eggs and toasters were available for the bagels), but the dining arrangements and the foods were terrific. Read more

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I got the "Chicago" room at this B&B on short notice and at a very good price. I arrived a half-hour or so before the posted check-in time, but they gave me no trouble checking in early. The staff member I dealt with (whom I suspect was also the proprietor) was very friendly and helpful, giving me useful advice on getting around in Chicago. I also needed […] to get on the road before the posted hours for breakfast -- yet the breakfast coffee, pastries, and fruit materialized in time for me to eat. I don't know for sure that they went out of their way to accommodate my schedule, but I suspect that was the case. There were, however, a couple of minor details that would have made my stay even more enjoyable. I emphasize that these were minor! First, the wi-fi connection in my room was extremely weak and variable -- to the point that it was essentially unusable. Second, the volume control on the clock radio was broken and stuck at earsplitting high levelsm so it was usable as an alarm clock, but not really as a radio. The el train also passes close to the back of the inn. I sleep like a log, so that wasn't a problem for me, but light sleepers might be bothered by it. But that's it for complaints; otherwise a very pleasant stay. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Wicker Park Inn to others, or to return there myself. Read more

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We stayed at the WPI, in the Provence Room, on the third night of our three night stay in Chicago (after spending two nights near Mag Mile). While we chose to stay at WPI, initially, because most of the downtown hotels were full or too expensive for that particular night; we were intrigued by the thought of having a unique experience (urban B&B) in […] a neighborhood away from the tourist hotspots. We very much enjoyed our stay and the experience we had. We read tons of reviews of the place and had a good idea of what to expect in the room that we were renting for the night. The Provence room is on the small side, and the bed is just a full, but that was fine for us. The restroom is across the kitchen / breakfast area from the bedroom, but we were fine with that, too. Our only disappointment with our stay was with the tiny TV in our room. We certainly don't go on vacation to an exciting city intent on staying in our room and watching the tube, but after 12 hours of walking around during a nasty Chicago heatwave we really would have enjoyed something more than the tiny (13"?) TV that sat on the dresser across the room from the bed. We actually brought a DVD player to catch up on Mad Men (we're just into season 3!) and the TV in our room was so basic that it didn't have the red/white/yellow A/V wires to plug into it. Besides that minor complaint, our stay at the WPI was a highlight of our trip. The hosts are helpful, but non-intrusive. The price is wonderful, especially when free parking and an adequate breakfast is factored in. The Inn is a $15 cab ride, or a relatively easy journey by train, from the main tourist attractions of the city. And the neighborhood is eclectic and interesting and full of great shopping if you're into vintage clothing, music, books, etc. We would absolutely consider staying at the Inn again and would recommend it to others who don't want to watch DVD's when they get back from a long day of sight-seeing. Thanks! Read more

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We had an awesome stay, helpful staff, clean room, charming neighborhood. We loved the city! We were touring the Cubs Wrigley Field - what a blast we had at our games. The city down town was one big block party before and after the games. Hope to go back next year!

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We stayed in the Garden Apartment and had a wonderful stay. It was very clean and very conveniently located. We had a full kitchen and two queen size beds. We could easily walk to shops and restaurants. It is a quiet neighborhood, The EL is right behind the Inn, so you can easily get to the loop area. We highly recommend the Wicker Park Inn.

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Very nice, clean, comfortable room. Beautiful neighborhood. Next time we visit the area we will definitely stay here!

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This find was most enjoyable. We were in a 3 bedroom apartment with enough room for everyone. Kitchen with utensils and pots and pans. Very modern bathroom. Nice clean rooms. Located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Close to downtown. Parking at a premium. Hotel provided on-street parking permits. Liked this bed and breakfast. Will recommend to […] others. Read more

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My wife and I had a great stay in Chicago. We chose the Wicker Park Inn because of it's location and because of the free parking. We arrived past the posted check in time, but called to let them know the day before and they were very accomodating of our schedule. The room we stayed in was very clean, as was our private bathroom, though I would have […] liked to have had the bathroom inside of our room. We booked the room last minute and it just happened to be the only room with a detached bathroom, but it wasn't a problem. The owners were very friendly and helpful when we asked for directions within the city. I have no complaints and would stay there again without hesitation. Read more

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