Downtown Park 11 - Mich Ave PH | gym+rooftop
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Downtown Park 11 - Mich Ave PH is a penthouse-floor apartment unit located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago's South Loop, accessed via a service elevator to the 12th floor. The unit sits opposite Grant Park and Lake Michigan, offering guests a residential, loft-style alternative to a traditional hotel with sky-high ceilings and expansive windows. It is a smoke-free, pet-friendly property with self-service entry via a PIN or virtual key.
Unit & Amenities
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit features a Comfy Queen bed in a loft-style bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, and microwave, en-suite washer, air conditioning and heating, cable TV, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Practical extras include an ironing board and a crib, making the space workable for both longer stays and travelers with young children.
Recreation & Shared Spaces
Guests have access to a shared fitness center and a shared rooftop deck with skyline and lakefront views, both located within the building. These spaces are shared with other tenants and guests, so quiet hours (10pm-8am) and respectful use are expected.
Dining Nearby
The building is surrounded by dining options within a few blocks, including Eleven City Diner (306m), Taco Maya (267m), Burger Bar Chicago South Loop (366m), Lowcountry South Loop seafood (376m), Half Sour (537m), Umai Japanese restaurant (575m), AO Hawaiian Hideout (658m), and S2 Express Grill Downtown (813m). A convenience/grocery store next door was also noted by guests.
Location & Transit
The property sits three blocks from the Red Line 'L' subway, with Roosevelt subway station just 463m away and Museum Campus/11th St. train station 359m away. LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Ogilvie Transportation Center are all within roughly 1.6-1.9km, and the South Loop location puts Grant Park, The Bean, Soldier Field, and the Museum Campus (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium) within easy walking distance.
Best for
This unit suits travelers who want a residential, self-contained base near Grant Park and the lakefront, particularly those who value cooking for themselves (full kitchen, oven/stove, microwave) and doing their own laundry (en-suite washer). It also appeals to fitness-minded travelers and rooftop-view seekers thanks to the shared gym and rooftop deck, and to pet owners given its pet-friendly policy (with associated fees).
Travel tips
Skip renting a car -- the location is three blocks from the Red Line 'L' subway and close to multiple train stations (Museum Campus/11th St., LaSalle Street, Union Station, Ogilvie), making walking, transit, or rideshare the easiest ways to get around. Note there is a flight of stairs to reach the elevator that services the 12th-floor penthouse, so plan for that with luggage. Parking is not provided on-site; nearby lots or garages run about $18-30 per night within two blocks.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the unit, the quality of the coffee/tea provided, and the beautiful views from the property, along with its walkable proximity to shops and a convenience/grocery store next door. The apartment style and comfortable bedding are noted positively. One recurring complaint involved a pull-out couch that did not function properly, suggesting a possible occasional issue with sofa-bed sleeping arrangements for extra guests.
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