Bella Villa on Taylor Street Chicago’s Little Italy 1 mile west the Loop & UIC
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Bella Villa on Taylor Street is a second-floor walkup flat overlooking Taylor Street in Chicago’s Little Italy, about 1 mile west of the Loop and close to UIC. The apartment-style setup is geared toward stays where having a full kitchen and in-unit laundry matters. It is listed as smoke-free and is positioned on a busy restaurant row with notable foot traffic from the nearby university and medical center.
Apartment layout
Apartment 2F has 3 bedrooms, each furnished with a queen bed, plus 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom includes an attached (en-suite) bath. As a front-facing unit on Taylor Street, it looks out over the street activity in Little Italy.
In-unit amenities
The unit includes air conditioning and heating, free Wi‑Fi, and cable TV. Kitchen features include a microwave and an oven/stove, supported by practical essentials such as an ironing board and washer. Family-friendly touches include a crib, and free parking is provided.
Location & getting around
For public transit, the Taylor & Laflin bus stop is approximately 30 m away. Major rail hubs are within a few kilometers, including Chicago Union Station (about 2.2 km), Ogilvie Transportation Center (about 2.5 km), and LaSalle Street Station (about 2.7 km). Airports include Midway (about 11.8 km) and O’Hare (about 23.6 km).
Nearby dining & nightlife
The apartment sits amid Taylor Street’s dining scene, with close options such as Vintage Bar (about 11 m), Hawkeye’s Bar (about 30 m), and The Embassy (about 56 m). Additional nearby restaurants include Black Barrel Tavern (about 1.6 km), La Luna (about 1.4 km), La Mejikana (about 1.4 km), Bar Siena (about 2.1 km), and The VIG West Loop (about 2.2 km).
Best for
This property suits groups, families, or longer-stay travelers who want an apartment setup with a full kitchen (oven/stove, microwave) and in-unit laundry (washer), plus free parking and Wi‑Fi. It’s also a strong fit for guests who want to be in Little Italy near UIC and the Illinois Medical Center, with quick access to downtown rail hubs. Travelers who are sensitive to noise may want to plan accordingly due to the lively street setting and reported sound insulation concerns.
Travel tips
It’s a second-floor walkup, so plan for stairs when arriving with luggage or strollers. Taylor & Laflin bus service is extremely close (around 30 m), and Chicago Union Station is about 2.2 km away for Amtrak/Metra connections. Because the unit faces Taylor Street’s restaurant row, consider packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
What guests say
The property is very highly rated publicly (5/5 from 738 reviews), suggesting strong overall satisfaction. Guests are drawn to its Little Italy location on Taylor Street with abundant nearby dining and easy access toward the Loop and UIC. The apartment-style amenities—kitchen, washer, and free parking—stand out as practical advantages for groups and longer stays. A noted downside is that sound insulation may be limited, which can matter given the busy street and restaurant-row setting.
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