Stayed in a double room at the Parthenon Hostel in October 2008, room was very nice, and as we were on a budget, it was cheap and affordable. We were greeted with a smile and a drink at the bar which was nice after a long journey. It was a shame that the room next to us was occupied by... More

We were 2 friends in Chicago for 2 nights. It is incredibly easy to get to from the airport (cta blue line train to the street) and the greyhound and amtrak bus stations. The neighbourhood is safe, full of cafes and restaurants and a supermarket, so really convenient for us. we walked into downtown chicago in about 20 mins. The... More

When we arrived, there was a slight mix up with the type of room that we had requested, but the staff were very helpful and friendly and sorted it out right away! We were allowed to check in early - at 9am rather than 3pm - and because we were so early, they told us to help ourselves to the... More

Ok so i stayed @ the Parthenon. As other reviewers wrote, staff was very helpful when I wanted to get around because I did not have a car. I had a single/private room. My room was across from the mens bathroom, but it still wasn't an issue. I feel like others were respectful and not extremely loud. The room wasn't... More

It is a budget hostel with all that this entails. I stayed in a private room, and would do so again. The location is good as it is close to the subway and Union and Greyhound stations. Some other reviews say the area is dodgy. I didn't think so and never felt threatened. Some good bars around here too. Showers... More

I can't say I was overly shocked by this establishment when we checked in, but I did hope that people were exaggerating. They weren't. About the only nice things I can say for it are the staff are friendly and helpful, and the 'free' continental breakfast is nice - if you last that long. We stayed on a Sunday night... More

Hotel is clean - room and bathroom were more than we were expected from an hostel Breakfast was basic but enough (continental style) Service was just fair not too helpfull knowing that we have to climb 2 levels of stairs with stroller/car seat/luggages and others. Neighborhood was ok nice restaurants around Subway is very close and downtown is at walking... More

Our $80 room/cell had unclean duvet to start with and nothing else by the way. After the night of restless sleep we went down for a breakfast where the owner stood and watched all of us eat and accused people of not cleaning their table properly. At exactly 10am without warning he switches off the tv and demands that everybody... More

Hi, I happen to use services of this hostel / hotel during my frequent visits to Chicago during March/april 2012. This is an complete budget option if you just need to spend few hours or a night in the city. Locationwise this place is definitely an advantage as it is walking distance from the Chicago union station, Greyhound station and... More