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Frommer's Highly Recommended

Located within walking distance of Wrigley Field, Lake Michigan, and the Lincoln Park walking and bike paths, this neighborhood spot 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 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 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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