Reviews of Chicago Getaway Hostel

02 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I recommend this place to stay in Chicago. It´s near to subway station (it´s very easy using the subway in Chicago), many restaurants and also some places to visit nearby. The hostel offers computer with internet and breakfast but the staff was not so friendliness as I expected. They also could rebuild the elevator. But, in average, it was a suitable choice.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

01 November 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: many many things provided by te hostel, including breakfast!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

28 October 2009 Sophie would recommend this property

Liked: Was a really nice place, however when my friend and I got there, there was confusion about the price! But the difference got refunded by the hostel.

Disliked: Sophie left no negative feedback.

26 October 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Location was good. It is in a nice area and so close to Lincoln Zoo.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 October 2009 Colin would recommend this property

Liked: Everything!

Disliked: Colin left no negative feedback.

09 October 2009 Ben would recommend this property

Liked: When I checked in they didn't accept that the reservation paid on hostelbookers counted towards the room cost so I had to pay a little more. A bit annoying.It's been recently renovated so the common areas are really nice and free internet stations are great. Also a TV room. The 'continental' breakfast means bagels and a banana / plum. Rooms are clean though.Pretty good location, short walk to the beach and bus / subway to down town. Get the day pass for the best value.

Disliked: Ben left no negative feedback.

27 September 2009

Liked: I understand that this hostel is undergoing major refurbishments and it really needs it. The toilet facilities, particularly on the ground floor were disgusting. Staff were friendly though and other facilities were ok.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

19 September 2009 Mirka would recommend this property

Liked: the house is in a quiet and safe neighbourhood

Disliked: Mirka left no negative feedback.

15 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It is a nice location with a lot of bars and restaurants to go out at night. Good bus connections to downtown. The staff is really friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

09 September 2009

Liked: The housekeeping came after three times I recently asked for cleaning the trash can, changing the bed linen and the towels. They took the hostel towels and also one of my own. I never got it back or a compensation for it. That was the only time they cleaned up our room or the trash can in a 12 days stay. The room itself and the bathroom were dirty all the time. The rest of the hostel was shabby and muggy, but the reconstruction has already started. During our stay we had to bear the construction noise starting at 7 am in the morning. The men's bathroom was about 300 ft away from our room. The private double room had no AC and only one little light at the wall. Noone said a word when young people were talking too loud at 4 am outside in the backyard, so that we woke up several times. The door always clattered when someone closed another door in the corridor. The lobby was dusty and chaotic, full of people with notebooks, baggages and workers.There were no places to use the notebook on a table, only couches and chairs. The bedclothes consisted of a thin sheet and a beadspread that will probably never be changed. That is approximately the reason why I was biten over 30 times in the last nights by bedbugs as I found out at home. Thanks for the first and last stay.

Disliked: Sven left no negative feedback.

07 September 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Really nice location in outer area of chicago, near bars and cafes.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

02 September 2009 Gulzhan would recommend this property

Liked: I and my friend stayed at this hostel for 3 nights. The hostel is located a bit far from the downtown and to get there you need to use subway but if you like to explore the city i would recomend you to walk. Me and my friend walked all the time, the easiest way to get to downtown and not to get lost is to walk along Lake shore drive; on the way you can visit Botanic garden (it's so beautiful in there and the entry is free), the next is ZOO, it's worth to visit it, then you can enjoy the view and it always something happens on the Lake Shore drive, when we were there it was Air and water show and from there you can easily see downtown Sears Tower so you don't miss it.

Disliked: Gulzhan left no negative feedback.

31 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the street location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: many informations available about what to do in chicago ...

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

30 August 2009 Catherine would recommend this property

Liked: I recommend this hostel for it's close proximity to three train lines going to downtown chicago. The area is very quiet and clean. Many bars, local restaurants, and places to hang out and relax after walking all day in the city. The staff is super friendly and polite and they will help you get your room as soon as possible if you happen to be there before check in time. Also if you're lost trying to get to the hostel they will help you with directions. I got a bit lost on the way there and a girl at the front desk helped with directions. During my stay, the inside of the hostel was undergoing renovations so I'm looking forward to seeing what the hostel will look like once it's done.

Disliked: Catherine left no negative feedback.

25 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Though this hostel has potential it needs avoiding for the next couple of months as it's undergoing rennovation which is very disruptive (half of the common room being closed, dust and wires everywhere, front door shut todday so yu have to use the back door and squeeze in past the scaffolding) that being said the hostel will much bee improved by the rennovations. Rooms are clean, there are only 2 bathrooms per floor but plenty of showers in each. The kitchen isn't too well stocked but it's possible to cook what you need. The location is great, near supermarkets, bars, food and close to lincoln park, only a short bus ride from the centre. It's slightly overpriced but is an ok place. Staff are very helpful.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

24 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: location and staff

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

17 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It was in a great area. Very close to all amenities and shops, nightlife and transport.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

17 August 2009 Simon would recommend this property

Liked: The Lincoln Park neighborhood is the perfect place for an hostel like the 'Arlington'. Many young people live there and there are plenty of bars and other fun places. It takes only 10 min by train to downtown Chicago.

Disliked: Simon left no negative feedback.

11 August 2009

Liked: The character of the building was inviting and the surrounding neighborhood was nice.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

31 July 2009

Liked: This Hostel is good. But its not really fun. Long hallways with doors to your room and there isnt really a common room. The feeling between the people is therefor a little distant to eachother. Maybe I should put more effort in it myself?

Disliked: Sjoerd left no negative feedback.

29 July 2009 Eddie would recommend this property

Liked: free internet access. it's pretty clean and sheets were changed everyday. Locatin is convenient cos it's close to the metro red line. Pub area is just right by.

Disliked: Eddie left no negative feedback.

29 July 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great location, near Clark Street, public transportation. Staff very nice. Though beds are not comfortable.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

28 July 2009

Liked: The only thing we liked about Arlington House was the neighborhood it is in.

Disliked: John left no negative feedback.

26 July 2009 Muhammet would recommend this property

Liked: They tell continental breakfast was included. However, I would never call just a toast bread and jam as continental breakfast. It is not honest

Disliked: Muhammet left no negative feedback.