The Silversmith Hotel - Chicago, USA 

We stayed at the Silversmith over the week-end of Chicago Blues Festival and before embarking on Route 66. We arrived at O'Hare and at the suggestion of others on TA took the public transport option, easy access at airport, journey was swift and cheap, with just one change at Clarke and Lake, the train stopped at Madison and Wabash which is just about outside the doors of Hotel, slight difficulty in bumping suitcases down the wooden stairs but not a real problem. Check in was swift and efficient, room located on seventh floor. Room was spacious, v. well decorated and spotlessly clean. Bed linen, towels and robes were of excellent quality. The 'fridge was a useful addition to the room for keeping drinks cool, store for soft drinks, beer, wine and snacks just across the street. The deli which is attached to Hotel was convenient for dinner on our first night, good selection of American cuisine at a v. reasonable price. There are a selection of restaurants in the immediate vicinity from steaks to burgers to pizzas. Despite ongoing work around Hotel and the train line just outside we weren't disturbed by any noise what so ever, you may just hear a swoosh! in the distance as the train approaches, which probably wouldn't wake the lightest sleeper. Alltogether a very good option for a Hotel in Chicago, close to Grant Park and all City centre attractions, we would definately stay there again.

We enjoyed our stay. We had a king suite. The extra room, with the sitting area was nice after a long day of walking in Chicago. Location was excellent. We rode the El in from O'hare, take the blue to green and you get off a stones throw away from the entrance. If you do take the El, there are no elevators at that stop so luggage might be a problem for some. The El tracks were outside our window, but the noise was not too bad. The complimentary desserts at night were excellent. We booked our trip through priceline, no problems we stayed for eight nights.