Scenic 3BR PH for Tourism + Prime Location
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Known as 'The Bow,' this scenic three-bedroom penthouse offers a spacious, apartment-style stay in South Chicago with sweeping city views from nearly every room. Managed by Cloud9, the unit blends residential comfort with a prime tourism-friendly location, making it a standout alternative to a traditional hotel room. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness and generous layout, ideal for groups or families wanting room to spread out.
Rooms & Layout
The three-bedroom, multi-bathroom penthouse is designed for extended stays, with air conditioning, heating, and a smoke-free environment throughout. A balcony and patio extend the living space outdoors, while a fireplace adds a cozy touch for cooler Chicago evenings. Ironing boards, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi round out the practical in-unit comforts.
Kitchen & Dining
The unit includes a full kitchen with a microwave, oven, and stove, well-stocked enough for guests to cook full meals rather than eat out every night. For dining nearby, guests can walk to Salerno's Pizza of Chicago, Roost Chicken & Biscuits, Stax Cafe for breakfast, and Fora, all within roughly 850 meters, plus Piccolo Sogno, The Izakaya, Aba, and Dell' Rooster Restaurant & Bar a short distance further.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center, along with an outdoor grill for patio cooking. A washer is available for laundry during longer stays, and an elevator serves the building. This combination of wellness and practical amenities is unusual for a private penthouse rental and adds hotel-like convenience.
Location & Transit
The property sits just 193 meters from the Chicago subway station and within roughly 1.7 to 2.7 kilometers of four major train stations: Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, Millennium Station, and LaSalle Street. Chicago Midway International Airport is about 14.6 km away and O'Hare International Airport about 23 km away, putting the city's rail and air links within easy reach.
Best for
This penthouse is best suited to families or groups seeking spacious, apartment-style lodging with a full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and recreational extras like an indoor pool and hot tub. It also appeals to tourists who want walkable access to varied dining and quick subway access, given the station just 193 meters away and proximity to multiple train hubs.
Travel tips
The Chicago subway station is only 193 meters away, making it easy to skip car rentals and reach downtown attractions; Ogilvie, Union Station, Millennium Station, and LaSalle Street are all within about a 15-30 minute walk if you prefer rail travel. Guests have noted paid parking around $50/night if you do bring a car, so factor that into your budget. Many nearby restaurants, including Salerno's Pizza, Stax Cafe, and Roost Chicken & Biscuits, are within a 10-minute walk, so plan at least one evening to explore on foot.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the panoramic city views visible from nearly every room, along with the penthouse's cleanliness and generous three-bedroom, multi-bathroom layout that comfortably fits families or groups. The well-stocked kitchen is frequently praised for enabling in-unit cooking, and reviewers note a smooth 4 pm check-in process. Location is repeatedly called out as convenient, near Fulton Market and requiring only occasional rideshare use to reach other parts of the city, while responsive communication from the host, Cloud9, is another recurring positive. No significant recurring complaints appear in the available excerpts, aside from a note about paid overnight parking.
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