Best Chicago neighorhood hotel
This gem of a hotel is nestled in a quaint neighborhood that is convenient to many attractions. Aside from being mere blocks away from Wrigley Field and Boystown/Halstead Street, there are many great restaurants, bars, and boutiques just outside the hotel lobby. Those wanting to venture without taking a cab or the car will be pleased that the hotel is situated near two "L" stations (Chicago's mass-transit trains) that can bring you to great museums, shopping, and attractions of downtown in a matter of minutes.
This is a small hotel by Chicago standards, which may be the reason why the friendly and personal service is always exellent each time I come back. As such, the hotel quickly fills, especially on weekends and during baseball season. While not as new or modern as downtown hotels, the Hawthorne's recent remodel is seen troughout the property. My room is always clean, comfortable, and quiet . . . even with a window facing the city busy street. The free broadband internet access, exercise facilities, and continental breakfast (featuring cinnamon rolls from Chicago's Ann Sather's restaurants) are just a few of the many surprises, especially for the relatively low room rates.