Blueground | The Loop, pool & AC, nr Willis Tower
Overview
Blueground | The Loop, pool & AC, nr Willis Tower is a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Chicago’s Loop area (listing ID #CHI1175). The unit is designed for flexible stays (from about one month to a year or more) and includes dedicated on-the-ground support via the Blueground app. Guests should note the central location can be noisy, and the building is near a railway with moderate train noise at times.
Apartment features
The apartment is smoke-free and includes air conditioning and heating, plus free Wi‑Fi and cable TV (with smart-TV entertainment also noted). A fully equipped kitchen is provided, including an oven/stove and microwave, and the unit includes in-apartment laundry (washer and dryer) as well as an ironing board. Sleeping is set up with a king bed (70.8 in / 180 cm), with linens and towels supplied.
Building amenities & services
On-site amenities include both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with a fitness center and shared lounge areas. The building also lists a BBQ area, game room, and media room, and it has an elevator. A doorman/concierge is on site at all times in this guarded building; some building amenities may cost extra.
Location & what’s nearby
Transit access is a key advantage: Clark/Lake subway station is about 273 m away, and multiple train stations are within roughly a kilometer (Ogilvie Transportation Center ~553 m, Millennium Station ~843 m, Chicago Union Station ~896 m, and LaSalle Street ~1040 m). Dining options nearby include The L Station (~48 m), Beatnik On The River (~213 m), River Roast (~331 m), and The Dearborn (~466 m), plus additional choices like Mercadito, Havana Grill, Soul Vibez Signature, and The Hampton Social - River North. Chicago Midway International Airport is about 14.8 km away and Chicago O’Hare International Airport about 24.9 km away.
Best for
Best suited to travelers who want an apartment-style stay in the Loop with full kitchen and in-unit laundry, plus building amenities like indoor/outdoor pools and a fitness center. It also fits guests who plan to rely on public transit, with Clark/Lake nearby and several major rail hubs within walking distance.
Travel tips
If you’re arriving by train, you have several practical options nearby—Ogilvie, Millennium Station, and Union Station are all under 1 km away. Because the building is near a railway and in a central area, consider packing earplugs if you’re sensitive to noise. Some on-site amenities may require an extra fee, so confirm access details if the pool or amenity spaces are a must-have.
What guests say
No guest review excerpts were provided, so specific recurring themes (such as cleanliness, staff responsiveness, or noise) cannot be summarized from reviews. From the listing details, likely positives include the furnished one-bedroom layout, full kitchen, in-apartment laundry, and access to indoor/outdoor pools and a fitness center. The most clearly flagged potential downside is noise due to the central location and nearby railway, with moderate train noise when trains pass. Some amenities may involve extra fees, which can affect perceived value depending on usage.
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