FRONTDESK Open 1 BR Apt 6 miles to Downtown
Guest rating: 3.3 / 5
Overview
FRONTDESK Open 1 BR Apt 6 miles to Downtown is a smoke-free, sustainable one-bedroom apartment in the Auburn Gresham area of Chicago. It’s positioned as a self-contained stay with in-unit essentials rather than a full-service hotel. Public review ratings average 3.25/5 from 6 reviews.
Apartment Features
The apartment includes air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, a kitchen, and an in-unit washer, plus an ironing board for longer stays. Entertainment is listed as cable TV, though guest feedback notes limited TV service. The property is kid-friendly and smoke-free.
Location & Nearby Sights
The apartment is in Chicago within about 2.3 km of the Museum of Science and Industry and about 6.4 km from Guaranteed Rate Field. For day-to-day convenience, guests mention nearby grocery options. Downtown Chicago is about 6 miles away, as reflected in the property name.
Getting Around
Nearby transit includes E Hyde Park & Dorchester (bus, ~174 m) and Woodlawn & Hyde Park Blvd (bus, ~213 m). Train access includes 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) (~620 m) and 55th - 56th - 57th St. (~1.2 km). Chicago Midway International Airport is roughly 13.3 km away, while Chicago O’Hare International Airport is roughly 32.5 km away.
Nearby Dining
The surrounding area offers a wide variety of dining options, including 14 Parish (Caribbean, ~847 m) and several restaurants in the Hyde Park vicinity. Choices within roughly 400–600 m include Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, 5 Rabanitos Hyde Park, Jerk Yard, Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern, Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park (Asian fusion), Jordyn's Soul Cafe, and Ja' Grill Hyde Park (Jamaican).
Best for
This apartment is best for independent travelers and longer stays who want a kitchen, in-unit laundry (washer), and Wi‑Fi rather than hotel services. It can also suit visitors spending time around Hyde Park/UChicago thanks to nearby bus stops and train stations within walking distance.
Travel tips
If you’re commuting toward Hyde Park/UChicago, buses at E Hyde Park & Dorchester (~174 m) and Woodlawn & Hyde Park Blvd (~213 m) are very close, with train access at 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) (~620 m). For flights, Midway is the closer major airport (~13.3 km) compared with O’Hare (~32.5 km). If TV matters, plan for potentially limited channel options based on guest feedback.
What guests say
Reviews most consistently highlight the location and convenience for getting to the University of Chicago/Hyde Park area, with nearby bus service and walkable options. Practical points like grocery access are also mentioned as a positive. On the downside, guests note missing or limited in-room features compared with expectations, including no dishwasher and disappointing TV service. Comfort and space are recurring concerns, with mentions of an uncomfortable bed and a cramped toilet area.
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