We decided to stay in and explore a new area in Chicago rather than head to our usual Michigan Ave/Waterfront hotels. We were not at all familiar with Wicker Park. The area is very cute, up and coming but also already established with lots of shops, some national some local and unique with restaurants, bars, vintage shops and with easy access to the El, Chicago's subway/train system. The property itself is very charming, in a quiet street 1 block from a lot of the action and super clean and well set up. Our room could have benefitted from a dresser but that's a small detail. The back of the inn IS right up against the tracks and you definitely hear the trains rumbling by. We kind of liked that but its probably not for everyone. The property has a communal kitchen where breakfasts are prepared and is open to guest use. The kitchen is extremely well set up and laid out and is a great resource. The inn staff was extremely helpful, friendly and accomodating. We would definitely stay there again.