Reviews of Chicago Getaway Hostel

25 April 2010 Carolin would recommend this property

Liked: Great Location in verz nice neighboorhood, very nice common areas, rooms and services (internet, linens, towels, breakfast), bathrooms ok.

Disliked: Carolin left no negative feedback.

24 April 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I enjoyed the calm atmosphere and convenient location only 5 minutes away from the metro station. The staff was very nice and helpful. Room's are clean too!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

16 April 2010

Liked: The breakfast was good on some days though I would have preferred consistency. The free internet kiosks were a really welcome benefit when planning our time in Chicago.Kitchen facilities were good.The bathrooms were clean and, despite not having locks on the doors, an okay experience.The room was warm and quiet despite smelling of stale smoke and the linen was wonderfully clean.Fantastic location as long as you don't mind a 10 minute walk to the 'L'.

Disliked: Rebecca left no negative feedback.

05 April 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It's a really nice place to stay for a few days. We were in a dorm and it was big enough and comfortable. Breakfast was ok.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

27 March 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: For breakfast it would be great not to have only yam (marmelade) it would be great if you offer creamcheese too.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

18 March 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Quiet and orderlyEasy to get Downtown and also Lake and Parks

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

17 March 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: professional, friendly, helpful staff; good collection of maps/guides

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 March 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: it's clean but always has a kind of weird smell

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

14 January 2010 robert would recommend this property

Liked: great location,easy to get to downtown. The staff are really helpful. great place to stay.

Disliked: robert left no negative feedback.

07 January 2010 Maria would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel is really nice and clean.Free breakfast is good. Big common room and kitchen.Only one problem I had the hostel is big and there are a lot of privet rooms so it's not that easy to meet people there if u r traveling by yourself, and not all the stuff are helpful and friendly.Anyhow the hostel is good place to stay, really close to the bars and clubs and I had a lot of fun there).

Disliked: Maria left no negative feedback.

05 January 2010 Donald would recommend this property

Liked: -

Disliked: Donald left no negative feedback.

02 January 2010 Mark would recommend this property

Liked: Brand new internet kiosks, large touch screen monitor in the main hallway, new LCD tv, free breakfast, hot showers, new linens every day. Great experience! Highly Recommended!

Disliked: Mark left no negative feedback.

15 December 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The fact that over all it is good value for the money.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

14 December 2009 Donald would recommend this property

Liked: Well organized front-desk, all information about publiuc transport, lots of info on events and nightlive, light entrance hall, nice atmosphere

Disliked: Donald left no negative feedback.

10 December 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: As this place has had some negative reviews in the past we were a little sceptical but it turned out to be a great hostel. They are still doing a little reno's but its just limited to a few rooms and not the living areas. The facilities were fantastic and I would recommend to others.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

09 December 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This hostel has been recently refurbished (there actually was stil work going on whilst we were there) so the lobby area is really new and the facilities are great. The rooms let it down a bit, though i don't know if we were in a refurbished one or not. Our room was basic but clean and warm. Plenty of toilets and showers though there are no locks on the toilets and the showers were very open and no hooks or chairs to put towel or clothes.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

05 December 2009 Veronika would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel is very nice and clean. It is within a short walk from the next station and the beach. The staff was very friendly, the breakfast good and there was a nice atmosphere.

Disliked: Veronika left no negative feedback.

28 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This is a nice hostel in terms of the looks and neighborhood but it is not very secure nor are the staff all professional. It was also loud each night I stayed - including piano playing (apparently by staff members) until late. The doors of the rooms do not always lock and the heat is very hot to a point where sleep is difficult. Bathrooms are far from rooms. I only recommend this place because of the price and the location. If you can tolerate everything else then by all means stay.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

27 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel is good. I booked a dorm but got from the same price a room for 4. The location is good, though if it is snowing you still need to walk 5 blocks to get to the underground. Stores near by, and pubs near by are great. There is no bar inside the hostel, so you can meet people, but it is not that quick.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

24 November 2009 Amy would recommend this property

Liked: This hostel was good value for money but pretty average. The free breakfast was good and the lounge is nice with pool table and tv room. The staff let us check in early on the first day and there are free computers. The location is also very good with easy access to downtown - purchase a pass at the hostel. Did not feel like the safest hostel we have stayed in as anyone can walk in the door (do not have to show a key) and you can hear all noise from other rooms. Would still recommend this hostel though as it is decent value for money considering the area.

Disliked: Amy left no negative feedback.

22 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This place has a weird vibe as there is a lot of long term residents. The area is really cool, lots of restuarants and bars and it's easy to get to downtown Chicago. The kitchen is pretty average and no one cleaned up after themselves. The information board was very helpful.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

17 November 2009

Liked: There was no hot water in our private room (with en-suite) for the entire 3 days of our stay and no apologies or refund were offered- UNACCEPTABLE.

Disliked: Nathaniel left no negative feedback.

16 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: facilities, breakfast

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

04 November 2009 David would recommend this property

Liked: great location. Facilities such as wireless, kitchen and pool table were good. But the rooms had a musty smell to them. Good place to stay once your out all day.

Disliked: David left no negative feedback.

04 November 2009 María would recommend this property

Liked: The main floor is really good although bedrooms and bathrooms/restrooms are a not very cleaned. Bathrooms are a bit old. I know some of these are being renovated actually.

Disliked: María left no negative feedback.