Pulaski Point Pine Beam Elephant Studio next to Blue Line

Great location Positive: Very clean. 2 minutes walk to the train station. Stores, bars and restaurants all within walking distance Negative: Nothing.

Positive: The studio was bright, very clean and beautifully decorated. Everything in the room was as shown in the online photos. The kitchenette was well-equipped and provided multiple cooking options. Likewise, the sleeping area, clothes closet, and bathroom with laundry facilities were neatly and thoughtfully designed, with modern amenities. The simple and classy decor in the studio made it homely as well as lively. I could have stayed on very comfortably at the studio for a month, it was like a mini home-away-from-home. All communications with staff were carried out online via the Booking.com app or by talking to them on the phone. There was no personal contact with any of the staff members, which surprised me. However, the door codes eliminated the need for room keys and turned out to be quite convenient, especially when checking out very early in the morning. The staff were also very quick to respond, polite, kind and helpful with all my online queries, and I did not feel ignored or neglected even though I did not meet any of them personally. The positive aspect of the location is that it is a 5 minute walk away from the Irving Park Station on the Blue Line, which made commuting into downtown Chicago very easy. There are also plenty of shops, restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance from the studio, and the neighborhood was safe for walking about during daylight and early evening hours. Negative: I was surprised to have no personal contact with the staff, as everything, from check-in to check-out was handled remotely (and quite efficiently) via the Booking.com app. This is my first experience of an 'impersonal' hotel experience, and although I realise it works economically for small properties such as this one, I have mixed feelings about it becoming mainstream in the future. A small difficulty is with the location: it is next to the very noisy Kennedy Expressway that quietens down for only a couple of hours very late at night. The rest of the day there is a continuous sound of rushing heavy traffic, so it is difficult to keep the windows open for long. Luckily there was an excellent HVAC system in the studio, which kept the air circulating, fresh and at the temperature that I wanted, with the windows shut. The only thing that the studio lacked for me, was a chair or sofa with a backrest and armrests, to relax in and to work on my laptop. I had a slight back pain after sitting on the high stool for many hours, so I switched to sitting on the bed with my back against the wall. But this was not an ideal solution for working on my laptop. Other than this small problem, I had a great time at Pulaski Point Properties and would definitely consider staying here if I visit Chicago again.

Very delightful stay and nice communication with the landlord Positive: The design of the room, the layouts, the furnitures are all perfect. The responding is fast and accurate.

Super séjour dans un lieu magnifique Positive: Appartement très propre et très bien équipé avec des articles de qualité. Le lit est très confortable et la climatisation fonctionne parfaitement. Les hôtes sont très réactifs et répondent très rapidement aux demandes. Le métro qui emmène au centre-ville est à deux pas et il y a un parking privé réservé pour l’appartement. Negative: Rien

Mit viel Liebe zum Detail Positive: Die Unterkunft ist mit sehr viel Liebe eingerichtet und ausgestattet. Es ist wirklich für alles gesorgt. Sogar Wattepads, Wattestäbchen und Haargummis waren im Bad bereit gestellt. Und auch Eiswürfel waren für uns vorbereitet im Frost. Alles war sauber und ordentlich. Wir haben uns wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt. Es gab eine Waschmaschine und einen Trockner und auch die Küche war perfekt ausgestattet. Die Entfernung zur Stadt war für uns super. Eine Haltestelle der Blue Line ist direkt vor der Tür. Und diese fährt außerdem direkt bis zum Flughafen O‘Hare. Die Linie fährt 24/7. Negative: Das Erhitzen des Warmwasser ist leider etwas laut (der Boiler befand sich im Einbauschrank). Der Blick aus dem Fenster ist nicht der hübscheste (geht auf eine recht große Straße) aber das hat uns überhaupt nicht gestört.