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“Best Italian Beef in Chicago Area”

Mr. A's

5 of 5 stars
a1searcher
Cary, il
Nov 6, 2009

I have searched all over Chicago for Italian Beef that can beat Mr. A's. No one has come close to this beef. Move over Portillo's, Al's, Beef Villa and all the others, this is the best. Don't be...more

“Absolute worst hotel experience ever”

Holiday Inn Chicago - Crystal Lake

1 of 5 stars
FTJ
Chicago, IL
Oct 4, 2009

I have never seen such rude and disorganized service. THe hotel somehow lost my reservation (even though I had a confirmation number) and first told me that I never made the reservation, then that I...more

“Owner response”

Holiday Inn Chicago - Crystal Lake

0 of 5 stars
HICHICL_manager
Crystal Lake, Il
Oct 12, 2009

Unfortunately, when guests attempt to secure a room with a credit card that is not valid, it voids the reservation. The hotel honors thousands of reservations anually an acts in good faith promising...more

“BROKEN ELEVATOR - NO MAID SERVICE”

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Crystal Lake

2 of 5 stars
LoveTheSunArizona
Arizona
Sep 27, 2009

Stayed 7 nites -up at 5am in at 10pm long days! 2nd night 10pm, found the maids blew us off. No, we DIDNT leave the do not disturb sign out. Called front desk they were surprised. 3rd night came in...more

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