Mark vw

Review of Doubletree Hotel Skokie Il

well, I have to say I'm disappointed in the double...

well, I have to say I'm disappointed in the doubletree. I booked and paid for a room in advance, I upgraded to what they are calling a larger room. I'd hate to see how small a normal room is. It's a very old hotel that's been given a bit of a facelift. It still feels very old and dingy. The bathroom is tiny, you can't open the bathroom door if someone is sitting on the toilet because their knee are in the way. I had high hopes to surprise my family with a really nice hotel for our thanksgiving weekend, but instead I'm embarrassed. We've stayed at holiday inn express's that are nicer and newer then this hotel and cheaper. Don't buy into the pictures of the cool modern lobby, it starts and ends there. Also, the attached restaurant/bar isn't much better. The food was fair at best. I never write reviews, but this place compelled me to.
UPDATE: so I'm updating my review now that we've stayed here a few days. I 100% agree that the staff is super friendly and helpful. Our room is incredibly quiet which has been great. I still have issue with the decor and size, but have become OK with it. we haven't tried the restaurant again, but there are lots of nearby choices. Stay again? I would have to think about it, bunt if they had a special on the room rate, I probably would.