This place is a great value in a great location!
I have stayed at this hotel once year for about the past ten years. This is the first time I have stayed since it changed hands to Hyatt Place. I was very impressed with the extensive remodel of the hotel. It is a very contemporary-type style. Our room was very clean and spacious, it was almost like a mini suite. My bed was very comfortable. The value was excellent.
The location is great if you plan to shop at IKEA or the Woodfield Mall area. There are lots of wonderful restaurants nearby (we LOVE Sweet Tomatoes!) and a microbrewery, RAM, next door. The staff was very friendly and we were impressed with the free continental breakfast. It is even better than when it was AmeriSuites. I was able to check my e-mail from the two computers available for guests. I have never been swimming during any of my stays, so I can't comment about the pool area. The only negative I can think of is that there is no literature in the room regarding local attractions, dining, etc. The only thing that was in the room was a phone book, which is not that helpful to point out what is nearby if you don't know the area well.
I will continue to stay at this hotel each time I am in the area. I would definitely recommend it to others!