The Wheeler Mansion, Chicago
I’ve already talked about the wondrous, magical feature called “free parking” that the B&B offers. I’m sure they just roll it into your nightly costs, but it was still nice not to arrive and have an extra $40 added onto your bill.
This is our great view of Calumet Avenue from the fantastically named “Room 33″, harking back to the days when… well, I’m not sure when.
View of Calumet Avenue
Okay, the view is not great, but it was quiet. The Metra trains passed just beyond the buildings in the picture, but they were not an issue at all. And we were only a few minutes walk to the station, and beyond that, Soldier Field.
If you’re a business traveler, McCormick Place is only about a five minute walk south of the Wheeler Mansion. Most of the other guests were attending the gigantic food conference being held at the time of our visit.
Room 33, The Wheeler Mansion
Speaking of food, here we have the dining room, where we could enjoy a quiet meal, if we didn’t have a small child with us. Still, a nice space.
Dining Room, The Wheeler Mansion
The Wheeler Mansion is in the Prairie Avenue district, a great place for a walking tour of the mansion once owned by the business barons of Chicago.
Prairie Avenue district