Downtown Penthouse I Vintage , Gym & Balcony 5
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
This is a vintage-style penthouse apartment occupying the top (8th) floor of a residential building in Chicago's Printers Row neighborhood, just steps from Grant Park. The unit is professionally managed and decorated, blending exposed character and high loft ceilings with modern comforts, and has earned a strong 4.74 rating across 208 reviews. Access is self-managed via emailed entry codes for the building and unit, with an elevator connecting the lobby to the top-floor apartment.
Rooms & Layout
The home features two bedrooms -- one with two full-size beds and one with a queen bed -- sharing a nearby bathroom, plus a spacious open living area filled with natural light from the high loft ceilings. Guests have full use of the whole home, including a kitchen with oven, stove, and microwave for self-catering, plus a washer, ironing board, and crib for longer or family stays.
Amenities & Recreation
The property offers a full-size gym on the ground floor for guest use, along with free Wi-Fi described as fast, cable TV, air conditioning, and heating for year-round comfort. Practical extras include free parking, an elevator, in-unit washer, and pet-friendly policies (with associated pet fees), making it a well-equipped home base for varied trip lengths.
Location
Set in the historic Printers Row pocket neighborhood near the Loop and LaSalle Street financial district, the apartment sits close to Harrison (186m), LaSalle (417m), and Roosevelt (591m) subway stations, plus LaSalle Street (530m) and Chicago Union Station (1200m) train stations. It's an easy walk to Millennium Park, the Skydeck, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Soldier Field, and Chicago Midway (14km) and O'Hare (26km) airports are both reachable by car or transit.
Dining Nearby
A wide range of restaurants sit within a few blocks, including Taco Maya (178m), First Draft and Umai (201m), Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe (275m), Gino's East - South Loop (299m), Eleven City Diner (459m), Burger Bar Chicago South Loop (620m), and AO Hawaiian Hideout (842m), covering Japanese, Mexican, pizza, breakfast, diner, and burger options within an easy walk.
Best for
This apartment suits travelers who want a self-catering, home-like base within walking distance of Chicago's Loop, Museum Campus, and Grant Park, thanks to its kitchen, washer, and central Printers Row location. It's also well suited to fitness-minded guests and longer stays, given the on-site gym, free Wi-Fi, and full home amenities, and to pet owners thanks to its pet-friendly policy.
Travel tips
The apartment is a short walk from three subway stations (Harrison, LaSalle, Roosevelt) and two train stations (LaSalle Street, Union Station), making car-free sightseeing to Millennium Park, the Skydeck, and the Museum Campus straightforward. If driving, plan ahead for parking using apps like SpotAngel or SpotHero, since on-site parking isn't guaranteed and street/garage rates run roughly $10-20 per night. Note that check-in is 4pm and check-out 10am, with same-day bookings requiring host approval, so travelers should message ahead if arriving with a tight schedule.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the location, cleanliness, facilities, and overall amenities of this penthouse apartment, reflecting its strong 4.74 average rating across 208 reviews. The central Printers Row setting near transit, parks, and dining is repeatedly highlighted as a strength. A recurring complaint is that the bedrooms can feel warm at night, even with the air conditioning running, suggesting climate control may not fully keep pace on hotter evenings.
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