Jeffrey D Spencer

Review of The Amber Inn

I was pleasantly surprised. I'd recommend the Ambe...

I was pleasantly surprised. I'd recommend the Amber Inn. Being from Detroit I'm used to violence and chaos. What makes the difference is the fact that the nearby projects have been torn down. I went to Chicago for their Taste of Chicago since Detroit can no longer afford a taste festival. The lady at the front desk told me that since the projects were gone the neighborhood has calmed down. After an extensive search for a cheap room I found the Amber Inn. There were no incidents. The linen was clean and fresh. The bathroom was clean. The room had working a/c. The lamps and TV worked just fine and the door locks worked. I went and got ice a few times at night without a problem. Stayed two nights. The front desk clerks were polite. The day clerk told me that they were trying to make the Amber Inn a family motel. They've done a good job. I left valuables in my room while I went downtown and they were still there when I returned. As for the hood I did observe a few men panhandling and a hooker but that's mild compared how bad a neighborhood can become. No gangs, no gunfire. The first night I stepped out at about 3 a.m to get some air, nothing happened, saw only empty streets. The second night the parking lot filled up out of town visitors so people obviously know about this place. The first night was a Thursday and cost me 59 bucks. The second night, Friday, cost me 69 dollars and was worth it. There is a bus stop down by the liquor store and the L train is in sight (about two blocks) so if you need a decent room while in Chicago check out the Amber Inn. I plan on staying there again.