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Grossly Misrepresented on Every Level, Shameful Advertizing

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1 of 5 stars
Daisyskyy   1 contribution
Houston, Texas
Sep 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

As seasoned travelers and B&B OWNERS from Houston, Texas - expressing our dismay and OUTRAGE at how completely misrepresented this B&B was... we STRONGLY DISSCOURAGE ANYONE FROM SUBJECTING THEMSELVES TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
We completely concur with the visitors from England, and as representatives of B&B's in the USA - apologize for their unpleasant experience... Our booking was the same room (the only one available when we booked, and FYI -another couple in a larger room next to ours walked out while we were there!!) - every detail they mentioned was accurate - and WORSE! The "bed" was not even an actual FULL size mattress - we are not a large couple and sleeping on it was simply out of the question. NO ammentiites - a tiny corner bedside table was actually raw unfinished wood from a Lowe's (not vintage or antique). EVERY wall and door was so thin that PRIVACY WAS SIMPLY NOT AN OPTION FOR ANY GUEST IN ANY ROOM. The "private bath across the hall" was in fact - crossing thru the MIDDLE of what they referred to as the "dining room" . We could go on and on - suffice to say - we actually walked out, knowing that our money was lost (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOT IN THEIR VOCABULARY), and despite this abysmal welcome to Chicago, mananged on Labor Day weekend to find a wonderful Hotel downtown and enjoyed our visit so much that we are planning a return trip for our 20th Wedding Anniversary in the Spring - NOT AT THE WICKER PARK INN.....

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since October 25, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Management response from Mikky James Wright, Co-Owner
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Nov 7, 2009
We want to make this point - these guests made their reservation with the clear understanding that the Provence Guestroom has a private hall bath. Our website states: "The Provence Room...has a full-sized bed and a private bath with shower (just across the hall.)" When the potential guest called up to confirm their reservation, she asked about it and again we stated that yes the bathroom was private and that it's no more than a 6-8' walk between their guestroom and bathroom.

When these guests arrived to check-in to the Provence room they were very friendly. I was dealing with another check-in at the time (returning guests staying in the Cape Cod room) who realized their cable wasn't working and so they were switched to another room- Chicago. So in reponse to this point - they did not walk out. And even better, they returned the following week to stay in our Bucktown with friends.

The guests in Provence approached me and asked me if the other guests were leaving, and I told them no, that their TV wasn't working so we switched them to another room. I told this to the gentleman, not his wife- and it appears she wrote the review and got the facts misconstrued there. 

They did not express immediate dismay, rather they stayed in their room and then came out 10 minutes later and told me they were not going to stay. The woman had been crying - I of course asked if there was anything I could do, and their reasons. They were adamant in telling me it was not my fault, that the room was just not what they expected and that they were in town for a wedding and wanted more space and privacy. They did not say we mis-represented ourselves, just that it was not what they expected and that they had changed their mind. I apologized that there were no more rooms to offer. They said they understood the cancellation policy and I promised to do my best to re-book the room (and unfortunately we did not).

I offered to do anything I could to help them find a place in Chicago that would make them more comfortable, but they declined and said they had already found something else. They were very cordial about the whole thing, very nice. I even helped them with their luggage. I don't believe I ever appeared defensive, or was anything other than understanding with them, and they were the same with me. The whole process of checking in and out must have happened in 30 minutes or less. 

So in conclusion, this reviewer was only in our establishment for less than an hour, left with only pleasantries and apologies that it was not what they were looking for.
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Would return to the Wicker Park Inn again.

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5 of 5 stars
scottkri   3 contributions
Toepka, KS
Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

My friend and I stayed in the Tuscan Inn which had 2 beds (one also had a trundle), was roomy, clean and comfortable. The decor was great and they had direct tv and wifi. A small fridge was nice to keep drinks cold and keep leftovers. Also provides an iron/board. It has private entrance with a great little patio/seating area just outside which we loved being smokers. We just made sure to pick up our butts. The area is BEAUTIFUL. Lots of character. Many people walking around, joggers, bikers, etc. Close to bars, food, entertainment and shopping. Walgreens and bus stop just around the corner.
The L was quite loud when outside but sounded like a truck driving by when inside the room. Never woke me up once. The room had a nice book with Inn information, pamphlets for area hotspots. The common/breakfast room had take out menus, more pamphlets and a good continental breakfast. For heartier breakfast fare there are places very close by. The staff/owners were friendly and helpful.
We ate at the Earwax Cafe (mostly vegan food), the Alliance Bakery (awesome scone), and Moonshine Bar (quesadilla was yummy). Currency Exchange you can get a 3 day CTA pass for $14.

  • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Friends
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since August 12, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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The Perfect Hotel in the Perfect Neighborhood

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5 of 5 stars
socprof13   1 contribution
Scranton, PA
Jul 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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Ignore the people who wrote negative reviews, unless you are terribly fussy and want the Ritz experience. I stayed here because of the neighborhood but was pleasantly surprised at how nice and roomy our room was. I am the type who likes to be left alone while I'm busy in a big city, so appreciated that the B&B owners did not expect us to sit at breakfast and chat with them all morning. Like I said, I picked the hotel because of the neighborhood -- all the bars, restaurants, and shopping you could want, plus within two blocks of the Division St. or North Ave. busses and the Blue Line el. The street that the hotel is on is very quiet and pretty, and our room was awesome (Tuscan room) -- like being at home but still on vacation. The room was clean, comfortable and completely reasonably priced. The el isn't especially loud -- yes, you can hear it, but its not rattling the pictures or anything. There was also a nice little courtyard to sit and drink coffee in in the morning. The breafast is not fancy, but there were very good pastries from a local bakery, fresh fruit, and strong coffee. Chicago has some of the best food in the world, so not filling up before lunch is a good thing in my book. Parking is plentiful and free, which was also another reason to stay here (versus $50 a night for parking at a downtown hotel). Most importantly, you get to experience how people actually live in Chicago here, rather than getting the weird la-la land of Mag Mile, where everyone is a tourist and the restaurants/shops cater to that.

  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
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  • Member since July 14, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Terrible,Dirty and very bad value for money

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uktravellerHampshire   2 contributions
Hampshire
Jul 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We have just returned from a 3 week trip to the US starting in Chicago and staying at the above B&B. I think you should be aware that this is an awful place to stay. Apart from the exhorbitant charges which were the highest of anywhere we stayed during our 3 weeks it is definitely NOT value for money.
We knew the bedroom wasn't en-suite but the details state 'across the corridor' which would have been fine but in fact it was across the dining room so to go to the shower/toilet in the morning it was either get up very early before anyone was at breakfast or go across the dining room in ones dressing gown.
The place was very dirty.
The breakfasts were a joke, 2 bagels, 1 Grapefruit, 2 strawberries and 2 rolls cut up for 10 people, the cereal ran out the 1st day and were not replaced and the bread to make toast was not replenished.
The person who owns this should not be in this trade, he is very ignorant, on the couple of occasions we saw him he completly ignored us. We have friends who run a bed & breakfast here in UK and part of the service is to speak to your customers even if it was to greet and say good-bye but he ignored all who were staying there.
We have spent many holidays travelling around the US and have stayed in many B&B's, motels, hotels etc and I can safely say this is the worst.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 50_64
  • Member since July 08, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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Perfect Place to Stay in Chicago

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5 of 5 stars
joshknopp   1 contribution
Orlando, FL
May 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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Great experience! Laura and Mikky are wonderful hosts, very willing to accomodate any special needs. Tuscan Room is very comfortable. Noise could be a problem for some light sleepers as the stairs/common area are directly above, but this was not a significant problem for us. Great location in a beautiful and vibrant neighborhood, convenient to bus/train. Will stay again!

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    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 14, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Address: 1329 N. Wicker Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60622