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Our 1873 brick Victorian townhome features a contemporary 20 ft window wall facing the lush two level
garden. Enjoy the view relaxing in the
living room or while having
breakfast. All
four guest rooms (3 with Queen bed, 1 with two twin beds) enjoy: Free high speed
WIFI throughout, including
garden. Private
bath w/
toiletries. Individually controlled A.C units.
Computer/
printer for guest use. Our guests are offered complimentary beverages - fresh keurig
coffee and a wide selection of teas and hot chocolate. Our selection includes various organic items, such as milks (including soy milk), cereals and spreads.
Garage parking and access to the full service Multiplex
Health Club are available for a daily fee. A discount on a Chicago architectural
tour is also available. in the heart of the Gold Coast.
A pleasant five minute walk to the
shops on Michigan Avenue and to Oak Street Beach. Conveniently located 2 blocks North of Oak and 1/2 block West of Clark. The Clark/Division subway stop is just 1 block away, and there is convenient access to buses,
taxi's, and the
airport and McCormick Place shuttle. Full service Multiplex
Health Club just around the corner. 3 blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan and the
bike/running path.
Bank, grocery,
cafe, dry cleaner, Kinkos, and drugstore just 1/2 block away.
Garage parking available behind the BB ($25 daily). For more information about Chicago, try these links: Metromix Online Entertainment Guide. Chicago Reader Guide. Chicago Transit Authority. Weather
Channel: Chicago
Reservations can be made by
telephone,
fax or e-mail. Rates range from $129-$229 and include: Hearty continental
breakfast each morning. Complimentary daily refreshments. Special rates available for longer stays frequent
business travelers. Special discount for Chicago Architectural Foundation River Boat
Tour. Ask about various local
restaurant discounts.
Garage parking is available for $25.00 nightly. Assigned
garage spaces with full in/out privileges are located in the high rise behind the BB. Children over the age of 10 are welcome. We are a pet free and smoke free BB. Smokers are free to smoke in the attached
garden.
Four Bedrooms all with private ensuite
bath. Click on each photo to get a larger view. Cozy Victorian Era Queen
room Shower deep soaking
tub. Traveling with a friend? Book the
room with 2 twin beds. Tastefully Furnished Queen
Bedroom with Private
Bath. Sunlight-filled
living room flows out to the 2 level
garden. Hearty Continental
Breakfast.
Breakfast with lush
garden view. Our
Garden is a 'Haven in the Heart of the Chicago'. All
rooms have thoughtfully appointed private
baths. Your spacious
room - catch up on work...or relax
Coming for a
convention or
business trip? Corporations may reserve all
4 rooms. Your well appointed
guest rooms feature: Snacks and beverages are included day and night.
Fax,
laundry and dry cleaner are available. Work in comfort in your spacious
room. Other
business guests have included: Rockefeller Foundation. Art Institute of Chicago
Wonderful location, immaculately cared for, a warm and gracious home for the traveler! Martha Thorne, Art Institute of Chicago. Sally made me feel at home. She knows all the ins and outs of Chicago Jacobina Brinkman, KPMG, Amsterdam. The special touches have created a delightful environment and I love the
garden! B. L., San Francisco. Sally's helpful suggestions and knowledge of Chicago greatly enhanced my stay! M.G., Madrid, Spain. You made our
trip to Chicago so memorable. Thanks for your great suggestions, we enjoyed every one of them! Chuck and Natalie, Dallas, Texas....miracle in an 1873 townhouse...
four bedroom beauty has astounding light Travel and Leisure magazine....welcome oasis of good-value accomodation in Chicago's swankiest neighbourhood. Time Out Chicago. It's been like a home away from home. We couldn't have been more comfortable or felt any more welcome. Amy Paul, London, England. As I sit in this beautiful
garden, drinking my
coffee - who could believe I'm in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world! J. Brinkman, KPMG/Netherlands. Hospitality is gracious,
room clean and comfortable--great location. I'll be back! Carol, MI to see What the Guidebooks have to say
Located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, just a 10-Minute stroll to the Magnificent Mile. This charmingly renovated 1873 brick town home features 4 inviting, individually
air conditioned guest suites, which are well equipped for both the tourist and the. All 4 thoughtfully furnished
guestrooms have private
baths, and guests enjoy the lush 2-level
garden framed by an 20ft. window wall. Explore Chicago's best neighborhood, filled with numerous cafes, bookstores, museums, and boutiques, or walk down to the lakefront, parks and beaches. Gold Coast Guest House Bed
Breakfast 113 West Elm Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610
Telephone 312.337.0361
Fax 312.337.0362 E-mail: Website:
www.bbchicago.com
What the Guidebooks Say... Visitors from abroard will be especially welcomed by Sally Baker at the 'Gold Coast Guest House'. Sally Baker has been steadily refining her
1873 classic three-flat for 10 years. Her experience as a travel guide based in London helps her understand the needs of travelers new to the US or to Chicago. Guests in the BB's
four rooms receive a bounteous
breakfast and have access to the refridgerator at other times for sodas, beer, wine, and snacks. There's a walled-in
garden in back that's a pleasant escape from the city. Lonely Planet Chicago by Ryan Ver Berkmoes. A very charming exceptionally well-kept B B. A great service to our members to list this property. D. Brandon (AAA Inspector). ** Did you have others that you wanted to add? **. Find us Recommended in the following Guides: American Historic Inns. Dumont Extra Chicago to see our Guests' Comments
We are located at 113 West Elm, 1/2 block West of Clark, 1/2 block East of LaSalle, one block South of Division and 2 blocks North of Oak. How to get here by car: I-90/94 to Ohio Street exit (one way/East), turn left/North on Dearborn then left/West on Elm. Gold Coast Guest House is 1.5 blocks down the street on left. How to get here by subway: Get off on the Clark/Division stop on the Red Line. Take the Southwest exit, walk South to Elm Street and turn right/West. Gold Coast Guest House is half a block away on South Side of the Street (same side as
Bank One). + Gold Coast Guest House BB