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1448 W. Pensacola Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613-1308
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“Great Place”

Joy's Joy

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5 of 5 stars
Eyestotheworld   4 contributions
North Carolina
Jun 10, 2008
1
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I was attending The Chicago Mosaic School and Joy's Joy is a perfect location in North Central Chicago. It's a 10 minute walk through a beautiful historic neighborhood; safe and tranquil. Joy's home is full of antiques and original woodwork. The bathroom is large and modernized as was the kitchen and everything felt clean and comfortable. There is a lovely sunrooom on the back to enjoy morning breakfast and read the paper in silence which I really enjoyed. I liked the informality of helping myself to the variety of cold breakfast cereals and pastries. The bed room was very comfortable too. The bed was perfectly firm and I liked the robe to go to and from the bathroom. Joy is also open to feedback and helpful. I highly recommend her B&B and would definitely stay there again.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Member since April 29, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
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“A Different Kind of B&B”

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3 of 5 stars
UnitedStatesReviewer   1 contribution
United States
Jun 2, 2008
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The neighborhood is very nice, quiet, and close to local attractions. The house is very nice. Joy was gone most of the time. Beds are extremely hard. Breakfast is continental style. You may get the feel that you are staying with your aunt while visiting and maybe not a B&B. If you like a relaxed and quiet atmosphere, then this stay is for you.

  • Liked — Atmosphere
  • Disliked — Beds
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 02, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“A Hidden Gem”

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5 of 5 stars
Panchoy   27 contributions
Edmonton
Oct 14, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
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We were pleasantly surprised with Joy's Joy. While it is on a quiet sidestreet, it is right between Andersonville and Uptown. We really enjoyed the Andersonville strip.

Joy has loaded her house with antiques, and she is more than happy to share the story behind any of the pieces. Breakfast was huge and we kept on turning down offers for more.

The only drawback is that the bathroom is shared with the other suite and being an old house noise can be a problem at night if people are coming home late or going to the bathroom.

You actually feel like you are staying at a friend's home rather than a B&B.

Barry

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 14, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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1448 W. Pensacola Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613-1308