It was a pleasant surprise to find the South Loop ...

It was a pleasant surprise to find the South Loop Hotel right off one of the major highways coming through Chicago. In the distance we had a clear view of the skyline. With it being Chicago, I was a bit concerned about what our safety and security would be like (considering we have a van full of music gear). Upon walking in we were greeted warmly by the gentleman at the front desk as we took in the large lobby area. It has this old school charm to it that you don't find at chain hotels. Our hotel key also gave us parking access to a gated lot in the courtyard of the property, which was perfect for us. We got a corner room and loved having two windows with a view of the city. It was cold and rainy when we arrived but that hot shower brought me back to life. They also have brand new soaking tubs installed in the bath and you can just sink into them for a really great bath experience.

There's lots of food delivery services nearby - including a place called Pizzano's that has a no-carb sausage crust deep dish pizza. For the keto friends - this is it!

For those looking to explore the city, I've always thought the best way would be to park and take the train. The hotel is only a few blocks away from the stations and from there you can get to wherever you want to explore. We did this and were able to visit The Bean (cloud gate), Millennium Park and the Chicago Board of Trade building. All in all a hotel in a great location for exploring, with all the service and amenities you need for your stay.