Ridge Beach Tours and Activities

The location could not be better--close to Michigan Avenue and the Red Line L--and the property is clean, quiet, and safe. The only thing that rankled were the elevators, for which one typically has to wait years for: ended up taking the stairs often, and I was staying on the 9th floor.

They charge a facilities fee which is about 20 bucks a night for the amenities. I generally don't have a problem with that as it includes breakfast. BUT, I was annoyed that in the hotel gym (which isn't bad), the bikes had some problems. It's a slight nitpick, admittedly, but that's what it is. The hotel is very close to transit and the LOOP which is the main area of Chicago. Staff were amazing and helpful, the breakfast was very filling. The gym has weights that go up to 20KG, which is pretty nice and they do have those gymbro slogans on the walls which is kind of fun.

Front desk manager agreed to change my date with on-line service from the next weekend to the current weekend, so I booked and checked in. 4 days later, the on-line booking co. Said the manager did not agree to release my reservation. Unethical procedurers.