I was planning a trip to meet with a university colleague. I selected this hotel for its proximity to the University of Illinois and its attractive rates, and I made a reservation. A few days before our scheduled meeting, my colleague had a serious accident resulting in crushed vertebrae and requiring surgery. Obviously my meeting had to be postponed. Three... more

I just tried the brand-new Saigon for the first time and had a delicious bowl of pho (traditional Vietnamese soup) that rivalled what I've had in Chicago. All the meats were cooked to tender, tasty perfection and my spring rolls were excellent too. The servers seemed a little inexperienced and rushed, but were friendly and tried hard. The space was... more