Classical decoration - the high ceilings and their lighting arrangements are reminders of the good old days, likewise with lifts and the beds in the rooms.
Good prices by booking from Asia - recommended for travelers from the East, considering its proximity to the lakefronts, the millennium park and the museum/symphony/blues scenes (Buddy Guy’s Legends is a short 3-min walk from the hotel’s side entrance).
Horrible breakfasts - the unexpected rains prohibited me from exploring the breakfasts at Cafecito, which is 2 blocks away from the hotel. It turned out to be a disaster for me, and probably every guest who could not get out of the hotel. It was among the worst breakfasts I ever had in life.