Name: Hotel Lincoln
Address: 1816 N Clark Street, Chicago, 60614, US

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

gamer

Front desk staff was so helpful and kind. thank you!!!!

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Tim

Have stayed here a few times over the years, the property has become EXTREMELY tired and worn out.....With that the costs have increased DRAMATICALLY, but that has happened everywhere.....AC unit was dysfunctional & LOUD, TV did not work, and Ice Unit (right outside our door) was LOUD & ran continuously.....It seems like they have downgraded the bedding & pillows as well.....

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

F

Too far from everything except Lincoln Park Zoo
Only 2 Restaurants within walking distance one open to 3 pm and a very expensive Restaurant opening at 5pm Coffee shop at hotel food selection was awful
Valet parking only 75 dollars a day.Room was adequate ours had a view of a wall,no microwave or refrigerator

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

David

OLD HOTEL. BUT IT WAS OK FOR THE PRICE.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Great location. Front desk staff was very helpful. Comfortable bed. Ask for an updated room.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Sherrie

Incredible view and location can’t be beat

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Terri

The rooms were clean and updated. The staff was very helpful. The roof top bar had good drinks, and great views. The location was perfect for us. We were there to go to a game at Wrigley field. The bus was right across the street, and took us right to Wrigley

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Christy

Starting with the name, I was in love. From the moment we pulled up there were attendants to help. Unloading and getting our luggage inside. Parking our car and offering water. Checked in and found the room to be clean and cool. A very quaint decorated room. A Complimentary beverage from the coffee shop or lounge for each day was quite nice. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Loved the Lincoln Park area too.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Mark

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6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

David

Our room was way too small.

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Jennifer

Run down hotel, not with the money

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

James

Front staff and cleaning staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Barron

Room was clean
Rooftop bar amazing,
yes loved the AC!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

kenneth

Excellent location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Melissa

Very helpful staff! Great experience.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

Tyler

The bathroom door didn't close properly as it was off the hinges

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Erin

We ended up checking out after the first night despite a “free upgrade to a Junior Suite.” The staff was very nice and understanding about this (they did not seem surprised at all), and our second night as well as our valet parking were refunded.

The only thing redeeming about this hotel is the location by the park and proximity to the lake. However was too pricey for the problems we encountered.

The bed was very firm (which may be what some guests want) to the point we had trouble sleeping. The room had two window AC units. One made a loud noise when it kicked on (every 10-15 minutes), and made significant noise while it was running. It was too hot to turn off. The carpet near/underneath was damp from condensation. The bathroom doors had frosted glass that lit up the entire room like daylight when the light was on inside.

The room was not clean and in disrepair. The bathroom doors were gross and had dried gunk and hand prints on them. The carpet felt grimy overall. The electrical outlet was falling out of the wall. The curtains had holes in them and so did towels and shower curtains. One AC unit had duct tape. The cold water did not work in one bathroom.

The room was far below expectations for what we paid.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Felix

The hotel in general is pretty rundown and in need of a major update. The chair in the room was filthy, and the door to our room looked like someone had tried to pry it open with a chisel, All in all the hotel has a spectacular location and view of the lake from the upper floors, but that’s about all. Rooftop bar is really nice though. We won’t be staying there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Marat

There was an issue with the elevator, water running down the shaft through the door. It was like a little waterfall

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Dyzzy

Love the location- across Lincoln Park, close to the lake

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Valerie

First, be careful that they put you in the kind of room you reserved. We reserved a Park-view room and had a view of air conditioning units instead. Second, not all of the staff is well trained, so your experience can vary with who is at the front desk. Third, the room was spacious, but tired. It could use an update and a deep clean. Fourth, we were there over a holiday weekend. They rented out the rooftop bar for private events three days in a row, with loud house music. We still had access, but it wasn’t a very relaxing atmosphere. The hotel was quite expensive for what it delivered. Its main benefit is the location, which can’t be beat if you need to be in Lincoln Park. Plenty of great places to eat and visit nearby, and the restaurant that is part of the building was quite good.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Laura

Everything was very comfortable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Neil

Awesome spot if you are going to the beach and zoo. Can’t get a better location for those attractions. There was an awesome little farmers market right there too.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Ethan

Fantastic location in Lincoln Park for easy access to the park, beach and dining. Great location for pet friendly hotel. Couldn't ask for much more from a brief stop on a cross country business trip.

Business Pet

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Esther

Tiny room with amazing view over the park and to the lake. The neighborhood is gorgeous, peppered with houses built after the fire. The AC was super loud but it did the trick. The rest of the hotel was a little bit shopworn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

MUSHTAQ

Very good place to live. Staffs are cordial

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Barbara

Recently stayed for three nights on the 10th floor with a view of Lake Michigan and it was wonderful. The room is beautiful, clean and spacious. The air conditioning worked great especially since it was 90 degrees and above for the 3 days. Will definitely return and highly recommend!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Denise

My husband and I have stayed at Hotel Lincoln a handful of times in the past, so I generally know what to expect. Rooms are small if you stay in a regular room, but roomy if you upgrade to a suite. However, no matter the type of room, the bathroom is always small. Not a big deal if you're only staying for a night or two. This stay we were asked if we wanted to upgrade to a renovated room (for a $40 fee, of course). We opted to upgrade and were delighted at the modern updates of the room. Even the tiny bathroom was updated - rain showerhead with separate handheld sprayer as well! Woke up in the morning and was excited to try out the new shower. Nope, no hot water AT ALL! And the water did not drain in the bottom of the shower (gross). Couldn't even use the upgraded/renovated amenities we paid for.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Brian

Great place to stay in Lincoln Park.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Christy

I loved the Hotel Lincoln! Perfect location, loved walking Lincoln Park in the mornings. Pretty and safe neighborhood. Found a great deli/wine shop five minute walk away. Room was very clean and the best part was the staff! Everyone from the desk staff to the maintenance crew to the coffee shop employees were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Christy

Everything was very clean and the location can not be more perfect! Loved walking through Lincoln Park in the mornings and strolling around the neighborhood, found a great local deli/wine shop only 5 minute walk. Excellent restaurant downstairs too. The best part was the staff! Very friendly and helpful staff from the front desk to the maintenance crew to the coffee shop. Only down side was slow elevators, one was not working for the first day. Still, not a big deal. Highly recommend! I will definitely stay here again.

Self

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Linda

The room did not look like the photos used online- later found that the photos used were of newly renovated rooms in the building. Theirs is no parking like it claims as well, had to park on the street and pay for street parking and it was terrifying as a female alone walking back from my car at night.

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Jon

Upon check in given wrong room, after correcting problem things that didn’t work in new room
Tv
Ac
No Hot water out of shower/bath
Very hot water out of sink

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Arnold

The staff were pleasant. My room the first night was dated and the shower flow too light. It was a room for the disabled but it is in need of an upgrade. The suite that I was upgraded to on the 7th floor was really nice, spacious clean, modern with great lighting. The AC system is noisy. The restaurant staff were really pleasant and the food really good. The roof deck bar is fun spot but if there is a corporate event you are limited to the inside bar and seating can be tough to secure. I would stay there again as the neighbourhood is lovely and the views of the lakeshore are fantastic and the park and zoo and nice experience. Special shout out to Angel who was really kind and helpful. Hoping the third floor rooms get an upgrade. Overall a nice stay.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Ryan

I’ve stayed here 1 to 2 times a year over the last 8 years. And this place felt like it was getting better as they started renovating the top 3 floors a couple years ago. But they didn’t keep going. And below floor 9 feels like a totally different and not great hotel. Had to ask to change rooms, which the accommodated, because the ceiling had flaps hanging from it.
Rooftop is amazing, staff is great, but the food could improve a bit.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Thomas

Great staff. Great rooftop bar. The only minor complaint that I have is no refrigerator in the room. It's good for leftovers and beverages. We bought a soft sided cooler and used ice, which is a pain.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

Michael

The hotel itself is very old and run down. There are no amenities to speak of except for the rooftop bar. The staff was very nice but the prices are too high for the quality of the hotel itself.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Kate

The staff was above and beyond accommodating as our party members grew. We’re grateful for the top notch support! Very clean room with daily cleaning and turn down service was not expecting this.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Wayne

Overall a nice hotel. For the price, the room was small, the a/c was so loud and the towels were very cheap. Thinnest towel I’ve ever had at a hotel, tattered on the sides and it actually ripped while I was drying off. I would stay here again for sure but i think they could do better with the quality of the little things.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Amanda

Great location, amazing price for Chicago!

The only strange thing was the only accessible outlets were in the bathroom.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Robert

This hotel is in a great location within walking distance to Lincoln Park and many restaurants. Staff was kind and helpful, although 2 of the 3 elevators did not work for most of our stay. The rooms were clean and spacious, although a bit outdated. The hotel is going through a renovation. Good restaurant downstairs and the rooftop bar is great. I would stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Jennifer

This hotel has a great location but it is so tired. The “newly renovated rooms” are clean but very basic. I won’t be staying here again.

Self

4/10

Poor

09 Jun 2026

Stacy

Overall not good. Too many things to list.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Mary

A

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Chris

We had a renovated room which was great but the elevator was broken, so it took a bit to get up and down. Location was great!

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

William

Chipped finishes in the bathtub/shower. TV didn't work. Safe didn't work. Threadbare towels. Leak from another room in our bathroom. All of the above reported to front desk, but attitude poor, nothing fixed and no discount or other consideration offered.

Happy to check out and go to a different hotel in Chicago. Will never stay there again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Quiny

I paid over $1,600 for a two-night stay and the room itself was quite ill-maintained. The furniture was worn and scratched up. The elevator was out of service. It should have been closer to $100/night.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

David

Staff were very nice but the hotel is quite dated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Nancy

Very good housekeeping ! Front desk is outstanding . Very safe hotel !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Richard

Great location, professional staff, room nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Jiil

Locatoon

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Chris

The room was pretty nice for the price and felt very clean. The rooftop bar had some good options for food and drinks. Location is also really nice with the park and zoo close by.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Patricia Jane

Roof top deck closed one day and other days closed off to reservations need more open and flexible seating for guests of the hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Lovell

Tv did not work, drain in bathtub was clogged, water dripping from facet cause build up of water at the bottom of the tub.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Erin

We have stayed at the Hotel Lincoln before and loved it. This particular experience was surprisingly poor. Room 1201 was charm-free. The bathroom is so weirdly cramped there is literally one inch between the toilet seat and the side of the vanity. One has to sit on the toilet at an angle in order to sit at all. The in-room coffee situation was Motel 6 quality. Additionally, people trying to find the rooftop bar kept getting off at 12 and then loudly stumbling around to find their way up. All in all not great.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Allison

I enjoyed my stay. It is right across the street from a lovely park and zoo with plenty of shops and restaurants to walk (honorable mention: Nookies for breakfast). The little window displayed a lovely view of Lake Michigan and the park, which was nice to see at sunrise. I was very comfortable and felt safe as a female alone, but the room felt like a dorm room rather than a lux experience. This is fine for my needs (I visited with a friend who was staying at the Sonesta which is luxurious by comparison). I didn't want to spend a ton of $$. The roof top bar was amazing - 5 stars and a reason to visit the Lincoln Hotel even if you decide not to stay there.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Eric

The hotel worked for our purpose and the front desk were helpful. The location was very convenient. However, the hallways looked a bit dingy. Our bed had a few stains on the sheets. Also a wall in the bathroom was cracked/bulging and there was a lot of dust in the air vent in there

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Cheryl

Wish the rooms had USB charging ports or at least an outlet that isn't hidden.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Justin

Great Location and Excellent Service at Hotel Lincoln!

Hotel Lincoln is in a fantastic, central location. It’s incredibly convenient for getting around: only 10 minutes by car or 25 minutes by bus to Wrigley Field, and just a 20-minute bus ride or a 10 minute car ride to Millennium Park. Plus, Lincoln Park is right across the street, the zoo is within walking distance, and Lake Michigan is only a 15-minute walk away.

The staff was absolutely amazing. Robert went out of his way to get us a mini-fridge for my wife’s medication. When that fridge ended up malfunctioning, the staff kindly stored the medication in their own fridge until ours could be replaced.

As for the room, it was spacious, the bed was very comfortable, but the bathroom was on the smaller side. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay and we highly recommend it!

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Ravinder

Nothing is good. No hot water, air condition make loud noise and doesn’t cool the room, bath room smells like a dead animal, front desk staff is worst if we ask any thing no help I never seen any hotel like this. Very very poor

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Khristopher

Hallway carpet dirty and dated. Walls thin. Either too hot or too cold in 12th floor room in May.

Had updated room that stated it had a pull out sofa couch. The pull out sofa was actually just a trundle extension that wasn’t enough room.

Bathroom nice, rooftop bar nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Susan

My room was immaculate.
The shower spray was hard to control so water got all over the bathroom floor making it slippery. I had to use the bath mat and a towel to make it safe to walk.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Sonia

The tub was draining very slowly and eventually accumulated water, becoming an emergency, so we summoned the hotel engineer at midnight and he came!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Peter

W

Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Celeste

The hotel is a great location but it needs to be updated. The carpet needs to be replaced throughout the entire hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Dina

Loved the older vintage style feel, accommodating pets, doesn’t make you feel like you’re in an extra clean office space but in a well loved hotel 🙏

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Brian

older property/rooms -- great view of the Lake, park, etc. -- rooftop bar is great -- coffee shop on-site

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Pamela

Second time staying here. Love this hotel. I do wish they could get reduced fee parking with the Chicago History Museum. We stayed 4 nights and parking was $160. That’s my only complaint!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Thomas

Room was dated and not clean. Pull out sofa had stains. Window AC was loud. Not a comfortable sleeping environment at all. Elevators were unreliable. What this place offers is a top notch location, a great street-level restaurant and bar, and a great roof-top restaurant and bar. That’s the only reason it scores as high as 3. The room and other “amenities” were poor. We will not go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Lizzy

Ron at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. All the staff made the stay great!

Self

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Michael

Motel 6 quality room.

Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Tavi

This hotel needs to be renovated desperately. It’s a great location, lovely staff. Nice coffee shop, but the rooms are deteriorating. Great rooftop bar. It has all the bones of being a great hotel but it will require a multimillion dollar investment.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Michael

Good

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Sean

Location suites us well, centrally located. We like the neighborhood, typically go around the corner to Nookies for breakfast. We prefer the neighborhood feel to the retail/office space feel of downtown.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

sheila

Ron, at the front desk was so kind and helpful - the others, not so much.
The first room was ok but a little funky and old for the price, the 2nd room was much better with plenty of room for 2.
Can’t beat the location! Rooftop bar was pleasant. I would stay there again but make sure I got the right room

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 May 2026

Nicole

Hotel Lincoln is very dated and overpriced. It is a joke that they charge you a destination fee on top of the already expensive prices. The carpets in the rooms are very old and nasty.

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Kaye

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Lincoln overall despite a few bumps ... On the minus side, the walls are thin and if you have a loud neighbor, like we did on the first night, you can hear everything going on next door. Fortunately, management eventually agreed the next morning (after the first clerk we talked to said he couldn't do anything for us) to move us to a newly renovated room on the top floor. Both rooms we had were TINY - just a few feet bigger than the bed. If we wanted to hang out in the room, one of us were forced to sit or lie on the bed as there was only one chair. The bathroom in the second room we had was so small there was no mounted toilet paper holder - the paper was kept on the top of the toilet tank. There was one rack for towels. No grip bars in the walk-in shower, which had a very slippery floor. A previous occupant's hair on the bathroom walls (yecch). However, aside from the tinyness of the room, we were satisfied with our stay. The public areas were hip and inviting and the location is outstanding. Be sure to get your daily tickets for free coffee or cocktails and bottled water.

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 May 2026

LAURA

The staff was unfriendly and not helpful. We weee told we were upgraded, we didn’t ask for this. We lost our handicap room
Accommodations which I need as I’m disabled. That made things harder. The room was in poor shape, there were paper wrappers on the floor, so it didn’t seem
Like it had been vacuumed. The only desk chair in the room was broken, the old
Fashioned air unit was broken and stuck at 74 and blowing at my face all night long. The tv didn’t work. There was no light in the closet. The valet was beyond rude. When I told the manager, his answer was, oh.

I would NOT recommend this hotel. We come to Chicago often and will not stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Tynika

Every time I go to hotel Lincoln it’s always clean and RON was very kind and was always helpful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Laura

We really enjoyed our stay. All staff interactions were very friendly and helpful. The rooftop bar had excellent views and atmosphere. The restaurant on the ground level had wonderful food and beverages, and it was a beautiful place to hang out and visit. Our room was beautiful as was the view of the park. Will definitely stay here again!

Pet

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Sally

No parking

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Tara

The room was perfect except the fact that we booked a room with a lake view and received a room with a view of the building. We were so tired after a 12 hour drive that we were not heading back downstairs. We could not call because our phone in the motel was not working. Housekeeping the next day was so friendly and helped us with amenities that we had forgotten. Close walk to the zoo and water which was amazing. Front desk was super friendly and had a great sense of humor! TV is not smart so select channels. All in all it was good for a quick one night stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Jesse

The day was long, but we were warmly greeted by a wonderful gentleman named Ron outside the hotel door. His friendly smile and extensive knowledge made our day brighter. He shared some delicious dinner ideas and recommended some fantastic places to visit. We had a wonderful stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Anthony

Hotel staff awesome and very attentive to our needs.
Would like to see a couple bottles of water in the room. There were none in the vending machine or the coffee shop during our visit.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

MICHELE

Friendly staff. Hotel just “ok” but great location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Michael

Staff was very friendly and helpful made my stay a lot more enjoyable

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Rebecca

Got a card for free drink at Elaine’s coffee shop. Ordered a small chi tea latte and they said it wasn’t covered? Only their basic tea and coffee…. Despite marketing move.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Michael

Great location, friendly staff, nice view and room

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Donald

No refridge , AC was great , Roof top bar was awesome

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Sarah

The room wasn’t what I expected. We had a renovated room on the 11th floor and the walls were white and white sheets… it felt very cold. Not the warm feeling we got from the photos of the other rooms. AC / Heater wasn’t working properly. Staff was great, especially Ron! And the restaurant attached (the Americana) was really nice!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Alyse

The hotel is in a great location, but not directly on a train line. If you’re a runner, it’s perfect! Only downside was the rooftop bar staff didn’t clean up any used glasses or cans, so tables and the fire pit was very sticky and cluttered. On weekend nights they have DJs that are so loud you can hardly order. My room was on the 12th floor and I could hear the music! Otherwise I had a wonderful stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Maria Mercedes

Everything went well!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Oriana

Everything was clean and well kept! The staff were very polite and courteous.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Wendy

Very clean and cute boutique hotel. Rooftop bar is amazing. And the park, nature habitat and access to the beach are great for walks and running.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Jenny

We loved our time at the Hotel Lincoln and come here a couple of times per year. Special shout out to all of the dedicated staff. One note of concern is that they have remodeled the top few floors and the new decor is not nearly as attractive. The remodeled suites look very stark, bland and generic, more like an office building. They are missing the warm, artsy and unique look we fell in love with from the time we first stepped into the lobby. Some people might like the new look but my family and I hope they at least keep a few of the floors in the old style so people have a choice because we would hate to have to find a new hotel for our regular Chicago visits!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

cathy

Great staff, comfortable bed!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

FNU

All excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Paul

Staff friendly and helpful. Great location. Water temperature was just warm. Ripped blinds on windows

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Elias

A very nice pick. Not like a typical modern style hotel. This one had a grate comfortable vibe with grate staff. The restaurant is actually amazing and everyone that I interacted with there was so amazing. Genuinely some of the best customer experience I’ve ever received!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Scott

Solo one night stay for show at the Park Wear 3 blocks away.