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Days Inn Gold Coast in Chicago, Illinois |
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Days Inn Gold Coast
1816 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60614
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Days Inn Gold Coast Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Days Inn Gold Coast
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Overall: 2.91 |
Service
3.13 |
Condition
2.65 |
Cleanliness
3.15 |
Comfort
2.80 |
Recommend
63.04 % |
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| May go back some day |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The veiw was very nice. Service was very good and would recommend to friends. The area was really mobile and the crowd was young and very mobile which I did enjoy. The food in the resturant was very nice.
Reviewed by traveler from The Woodlands, Texas on June 21, 2006 |
| Worth its price |
Overall: 3 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good geographic location and provides hourly shuttle service to nearby locations. Linen service can be less then adequate. Staff generally very helpful.
Reviewed by traveler from San Francisco Bay Area on June 21, 2006 |
| what a dump |
Overall: 2 |
Service
4 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| the location is great, and the price is right. BUT the place was a total dump- holes in walls, not terribly clean. If all you need is a place to crash and shower it is fine, but it is not a place to spend any time. The staff gave good service, but the place needs a major renovation.
Reviewed by traveler on June 14, 2006 |
| Older hotel in great location. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Small rooms, so don't plan on spending a lot of time there. Across from park/zoo, an easy walk to a great beach. Blocks from Old Town. Great fun resturant on main level. Would stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Denver, CO on June 11, 2006 |
| Bargain hotel at great location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel was very affordable for the area in Chicago. It's in a safe neighborhood with a lot of old brownstone mansions, nice views of Lincoln park, and just a few blocks walk from the nearest El station. The rooms were clean and the people were friendly. The 151 bus comes every 10 minutes and brings you right to downtown via Magnificent Mile all the way to the Sears Tower and Union station. Good for a budget traveler just looking for a decent place to stay while staying in the city. Very affordable considering hotel prices in Chicago.
Reviewed by traveler from Madison, WI on June 1, 2006 |
| Good place to stay if you want to save money and don't mind a smaller room |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I will admit the rooms are smaller than most, but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in them, it's an ideal place to stay. There's a bus stop across the street and a shuttle at the hotel. There's a convenience store and a restauant/bar connected to the hotel. Not to mention a parking lot across the street(not very pricey either). I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Louisville, KY on May 31, 2006 |
| Inexpensive, near the park/beach, need a taxi to get around |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Gold Coast Hotel is the old Days Inn on N.Clarke across the street from Lincoln Park and the beach. It changed its name recently but it will take more than new stationery to change the huge Days Inn signs painted on the sides of the hotel. Friendly staff, especially the "helpful and service-oriented" desk clerk made up for the tiny room with almost no amenities. The cleaning staff is very good, but the bathroom and fixtures leave a lot to be desired so keeping it clean was the least they could do. Pick this hotel if you enjoy "Old Town" and don't mind the six block walk to the Subway (Red Line) or the needing a taxi to get anywhere worth visiting (other than the Zoo or the park). Luckily, the No. 36 bus stops right outside the door and takes you up and down N. Clarke and State Street (downtown).
Reviewed by traveler from Washington, DC on May 31, 2006 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Air condition did not work. Windows did not have screens on them and they were dirty.
Reviewed by traveler from Lake Geneva, WI on May 30, 2006 |
| Would stay there again |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel's a bit dingy, but it was fairly clean, and it was a good deal for the location.
Reviewed by traveler on May 30, 2006 |
| Not the best |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| This hotel is not the best, but it doesn't claim to be. The rooms were clean, but the rest of the hotel was not. The elevator took forever, and the walls and hallways looked like they were falling apart. Good location though.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago on May 24, 2006 |
| Only Location |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| We had to wait 10 min for the elevator, no continental breakfast as they post. Some personel of the hotel was extremely inkind to us. I do not recomend it at all...spend a little more and go somewhere else...
Reviewed by traveler on May 24, 2006 |
| Great location but a little rough around the edges. |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Couldn't find a way to adjust the steam radiator heat.
Reviewed by traveler on May 17, 2006 |
| Super Cheap, semi-ghetto |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel worked out well for me and my friends. Pros: - Excellent location - Super Cheap - Two bathrooms and closets in one room - Mini-mart in lobby - Shuttle transportation within 5 miles of hotel. Cons: - Hotel is dingy. There were some things in disrepair, wallpaper/lineoleum peeling, door frame slpintered. - Slow and very small elevators. This hotel is perfect if your main concern is location and budget. I'd recommend this if you're just looking for a place to sleep and store your luggage.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on May 17, 2006 |
| Small Room |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Totally unexpected...Room with a bed. Period. Although the view is exceptional......
Reviewed by traveler from Detroit, MI on May 11, 2006 |
| great location, that's about it |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Beautiful area, that's about it. When we got there, there was absolutely no parking, and the only parking lot they had, that fit like 10 cars, was full for the night. We requested a Queen siz bed, and only received a full sized bed, with a room inbetween both elevators. They told us to keep the noise down, to put a towel underneath the door! We had to wait for like 10 minutes for the elevator one day, that was always helpful. As far as their continental breakfast...they gave you free coffee. WOW. Wouldn't recommend the stay!
Reviewed by traveler on May 10, 2006 |
| It's a great place to stay if you just need somewhere to sleep |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was nice, but the lobby was very small and crowded. The elevators took forever to come (we counted a full 4 minutes), and they were TINY. No more than 4 people in the elevator at one time. The rooms were small. Conversly, the view was great! We had a corner room, so we could see the lake out of one window, and downtown out of the other. The bathroom was small and a little grotty. The air conditioner was also broken, so we were very lucky it was only in the 60's.
Reviewed by traveler from Berkley, Mi on May 10, 2006 |
| Very average but good location |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotels meets minimum requirements, plus it's right across the street from Lincoln Park and the zoo. There are lots of restaurants, coffeeshops, and bars around. Although the nearest El stop is 7 blocks away (Clark and Division), the 22 and 36 buses stop right in front of the hotel and proceed expeditiously into the Loop.
Reviewed by traveler from Milwaukee, WI on May 10, 2006 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Location is fine. My problem was the air conditioning unit, it didn't work. Front desk was not very helpful, lack of time. Hotel doesn't have room service.
Reviewed by traveler from Kalamazoo, MI on May 10, 2006 |
| Great Value |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| For the price and location, this hotel is an excellent value. It was clean and perfectly fine if you just need a place to sleep. The hotel shuttle service was excellent.
Reviewed by traveler from St Paul, MN on May 10, 2006 |
| My worst hotel experience ever |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| The rooms are too small. My blanket had stains on it. The air conditioner is an old window unit that reaked of a musty smell. A couple next door kept me awake most of the night and again at 5 am. Old elevators that only hold four people. I was charged too much for this experience - I felt like I wanted to run out of there the minute I arrived. I paid too much.
Reviewed by traveler from Bradley, Illinois on May 10, 2006 |
| OK for the price |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The initial impression is not so good. The lobby, hallways and rooms appear ratty with worn carpets, peeling wallpaper. However, it is well located, everything works and the staff is nice. They have a shuttle to take you to the most important sites. It's fine for the money if you can get over your initial impression.
Reviewed by traveler from Miami on May 10, 2006 |
| if you just need the basics, this hotel will do just fine. |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| my room was clean. they have a free shuttle that takes you into downtown. i used it my last day but i would use it daily. it was much faster than taking the bus to locations like the museums and aquarium. they go within a 5 mile radius. the hotel is run down but functional. it's in a great location with bus lines near the zoo. a restaurant can be accessed from the lobby. pricey but good drinks and food. nookies behind the hotel is a great spot for breakfast and coffee. safe area. walked around day and night with no problems. most of the staff were very friendly. not a fancy hotel by any means but if you intend to spend your time and money elsewhere during your vacation this is a great place to stay.
Reviewed by traveler on May 3, 2006 |
| A Fixer Upper |
Overall: 3 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Nice location but the hotel rooms could use some fixing up. We were satisfied with what we got though seeing we only really slept there on an overnight visit.
Reviewed by traveler from Iowa on April 25, 2006 |
| You get what you pay for.... |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| This hotel is in a prime location being just minutes away from Navy Pier, Mich. Ave,The Art Institute, Field Museum and much more. The rooms are rather small, but if you are traveling for leisure, you shouldn't be spending much time in your room anyway. The only real complaint that I had was you can hear everything from your neighbors around you. My first night stay I had a party on one side of me, and the second night I had a couple that was "happy to be alone" on the other. So if you plan on getting any sleep here hope that either you don't have anyone around you, or be prepared to sleep with the TV on.
Reviewed by traveler from Omaha, NE on April 13, 2006 |
| Loved the location, survived the hotel |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Hotel employees were polite, courteous and helpful. The hotel itself leaves a bit to be desired, with the only thing justifying its prices are the city and location within the city. Two tiny elevators required lengthy waits. Room was barely acceptable. I do not object to small rooms but there was not even a chair in the room. Bed was a back breaker, both my wife and I came home in pain.
Reviewed by traveler from Howell, MI on April 12, 2006 |
| Friendly hotel staff made visit enjoyable |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
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Reviewed by traveler on April 12, 2006 |
| Great hotel for the price and location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had a room with 2 double beds, and there were 2 bathrooms! that was great. Also nice convenient location near where we wanted to be.
Reviewed by traveler from milwaukee, wi on April 12, 2006 |
| too small not worth the money |
Overall: 2 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| will never go back
Reviewed by traveler from chicago il on April 12, 2006 |
| A decent place to lay your head- and only that. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Pros: Clean room, nice view, responsive staff, low rates, great location, meter street parking available. Cons: Small room, old building, inefficient heating/cooling system. This basic hotel was satisfactory, especially considering the price. I'd recommend it to anyone who just needs a place to sleep. Don't plan on spending much free time in your hotel room, as the rooms are small.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago on April 6, 2006 |
| Bad Service |
Overall: 2 |
Service
1 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| Rooms weren't ready for one hour (even though I had a reservation) I asked for a roll-away cot and never got it
Reviewed by traveler on April 5, 2006 |
| Good location; pretty average |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel is in a good location; employees pleasant but perhaps shortstaffed. Our room was great, on a corner, good views of the park, and very quiet. The price was right.
Reviewed by traveler from Madison, WI on April 5, 2006 |
| Must love small spaces... |
Overall: 3 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| For the price you get just that a small room for 2. You'll get a good view and the neighbourhood is great so markets and restaurants are all in walking distance. Take the bus/train to michigan ave or see some of the other attractions like the Shedd Aquarium or the Museum at the Chicago Art Institute.
Reviewed by traveler from Spanish Town, Jamaica on November 2, 2005 |
| not impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| this hotel needs upgrades. it is old and needs to be maintained better and rennovation.
Reviewed by traveler from Col. OH on November 1, 2005 |
| Okay just for a one night stay |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I stayed at Days Inn Gold Coast for my sister's Bachelorette Party. It was close to Second City and and it was cheap. I knew that it wasn't the nicest hotel before going there so I guess my expectations weren't that high. I just needed a place to crash after the party was over. I wouldn't suggest it to people if it is their first visit to Chicago. I would pick somewhere a little nicer unless money was really tight, then I guess you get what you pay for.
Reviewed by traveler from Frankfort, IL on October 26, 2005 |
| Location |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The rooms aren't spacious, but they are comfortably sized and exceed adequacy in every respect. The prize is the location -- two miles south of Wrigley, two miles north of downtown, blocks away from Second City, and across the street from Lincoln Park. Buses run up and down Clark making transportation simple. For such a plush location, the price is terrific.
Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles, CA on October 4, 2005 |
| Not Impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
1 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Only stayed here because we had to, would never do it again. Very old hotel and small rooms that barely fit 2 people in them. Front desk staff was unfriendly and you could tell they didn't like their jobs...except for one lady. Had to wait in long lines to check in and out.
Reviewed by traveler on July 19, 2005 |
| Agreat place to visit |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My wife and I stayed here and were very pleased. The room itself was cozy, and the view of the park and the lake was spectacular. I would highly recommend this hotel for location,location,location.
Reviewed by traveler from Arcola, Il on July 15, 2005 |
| Modest accommodations for a modest price. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel has everything you need and nothing you don't. The room is a little small, but that doesn't really matter, because who spends their vacation in a hotel room. The staff was friendly and willing to help in any way shape and form. Nothing fancy, you get exactly what you pay for.
Reviewed by traveler on June 3, 2005 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 1 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| No light in the bathroom, the air conditioner wasn't working well
Reviewed by traveler on June 1, 2005 |
| Not Bad |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Tiny Room but adequite...elevators are very slow
Reviewed by traveler on May 31, 2005 |
| Great Location for the Price |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel is not the four star you will find on the Gold Coast, but it was certainly in a great location, and for the price a good buy.
Reviewed by traveler from Milwaukee on May 25, 2005 |
| Good Value in upscale Gold Coast Chicago near downtown |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This Days Inn is located in the Gold Coast north of Downtown Chicago. CTA bus line is 50 feet from the front door. Take the 151 bus to Michigan Avenue for all the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago. Oak Street aand Michigan Avenue are 10 minutes or less by bus; Hancock Building another minute. Take the bus back to the Gold Coast for a quiet evening away from the crowd. VERY safe area. Rooms are very small with 1 night stand and 1 chest. Building is very old and shows its age, but was being painted during our stay. We accidentally left 1 piece of luggage in the lobby at checkout. VERY HONEST STAFF drove it to us (for $30) at the airport after we discovered it was missing! If you want amenities, a modern or fancy hotel look elsewhere. For a basic, clean hotel run by honest people in a safe upscale neighborhood a short bus ride from the big city, I recommend this Days Inn.
Reviewed by traveler from Lexington, KY on May 17, 2005 |
| nice but hides disrepair |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| vinyl flooring in both baths turnibg black from water damage. vinyl rather than ceramic in a hotel is not a wise choice. looks and performs cheap. and elevators shake like they are coming apart
Reviewed by traveler from geneseo, il on May 11, 2005 |
| Would go back again. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| It's a remodeled "old" hotel. Rooms were small but clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The shuttle was especially helpful getting for getting around the city. Elevator was especially slow!
Reviewed by traveler from Tiffin, OH on May 4, 2005 |
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