Just had a quick one night stay at the Silversmith on Wabash in Chicago. The location was very convenient to the office where my meeting was. The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful upon check-in, and took plenty of extra time to advise me about restaurant options in the area. (I had lots of questions!) Got to the room and discovered I had forgotten a toothbrush. I called at midnight to ask for one, and a very polite gentleman knocked on the door with a toothbrush almost as quickly as I could hang up the phone. The room was comfortable and nicely furnished and laid out. There was some audible sound from the distant elevated train tracks, but it wasn't too loud, and after 10 minutes in the room, I stopped noticing it. I enjoyed my stay and would not have minded if it would have been longer. Everyone from my company stays at this hotel when in Chicago on business, and I can see why. I will certainly stay there again next time.

Perfect hotel for the price. In a great location in the loop and near the red line. Also great for the book of mormon theatre. The hotel staff was friendly and the check in was quick. The rooms were spacious for downtown Chicago and they were clean and updated. Also had a great free breakfast for the groupon deal and free wifi.

This hotel is on Wabash and the EL is right outside the entry. The folks at the front desk and the bell desk were great. When you are in a place you don't know you need information and the Silversmith folks were excellent. We went to Wrigleyville on the Red Line (just around the corner) per their instructions and it was no problem at all. They were very helpful in finding places to eat and not just the hotel dining room. Plus fantastic in getting us taxicabs. We were here on a weekend visit from Omaha so are unfamiliar with the town but the hotel folks were just excellent. Really friendly and helpful. I thought the EL would be noisy but it was more like a sound far off in the distance and had no effect at all. The rooms were BIG. Really large with perfect king beds and excellent heat (we were there at the beginning of Dec). A powerful shower with HOT water. GREAT! One caveat - parking is expensive and when they tell you to call 20 minutes in advance for your car they are telling the truth.

Hotel is exactly what is needed for a trip to Chicago, where 80% of your time is spent outside of the hotel.

Good
Great location to all important areas and buildings in the city
Easy access to the subway ....took it from the airport and used it to get around the city;
Room has all the amenities needed for stay. TV and free internet ....
Around the corner access to CVS etc for water and snacks;

Con:
Lobby check in requires you to take the elevator up to the second floor from the street ....little odd until you get used to it.

Overall:
Will stay here again.