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Frommer's Highly Recommended

If you're looking for a neighborhood inn away from the tourist hordes, this independently-owned spot fits the bill. Located in Lakeview -- within walking distance of Wrigley Field, Lake Michigan, and the Lincoln Park walking and bike paths -- the hotel is set back from busy Broadway Avenue, thanks to a charmingly landscaped terrace (a good spot to enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast when the weather's nice). Inside, the relatively large rooms -- decorated in standard motel decor -- won't win extra style points, but most are bright and cheery, with spotless bathrooms (another plus: many rooms have two windows, a bonus if you crave natural light). The spacious \"Whirlpool King\" rooms come with whirlpool bathtubs, DVD players, pay-per-view movies, and great views out onto the street. Junior suites include a separate sitting area and come with a sleeper sofa. The ground-level exercise room is especially welcoming, with large windows to let light in and a glass-enclosed hot tub. The hotel's extremely varied clientele -- from business travelers in search of a homey environment, to diehard baseball fans, to gay travelers in town for the annual Gay Pride Parade -- is part of its charm.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago 2008, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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