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Fornelli Tower Reviews

55 E Washington, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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81%Overall Rating

From 10 ratings
  • 78%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 98%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 70%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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100%

I am so satisfied with this hostel! Its really amazing!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


47%

The "hostel" was not what it appeared on the site. We were shown to our room that consisted of on single bed with no linen and were told that the engineer was coming to install "bunk beds". This was not what we had previously booked as we had made the booking for a double bed. We were then told the engineer had gone home sick and got moved to another room with bunk beds and two singles?? The hallways were filthy and there was rubbish everywhere. We left immediately!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

Fornelli is somewhat more expensive, but it's worth every penny. The staff are incredibly friendly. It's clean, warm and safe. Initially, I was put off by the few bad reviews, but I'm glad I took them with a grain of salt. Thanks Fornelly for your warm hospitality.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Macedonia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


87%

The location was ideal and the staff were very friendly, willing to answer questions, and accommodating.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Check in process: I walked in and was greeted by a security guard. She called down someone who worked there who assisted us with check in process. They scanned a copy of my id and I filled out a form in case of damages. They gave me a card with my picture on it and it also was our room key. I would say the entire process took us about 10 minutes max. Rooms were nice, they have full kitchens, big bathrooms. Linens:clean;room:clean. Location is PERFECT. Worth the price and would stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

The security measure is ridiculous. It requires photo taken and credit card info per damages. I will not recommend this place for there are way better places nearby, unless you want millennium park be within 1 block only because you don't want to walk only a little more.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for you comments. We strive to make our customers feel safe when they stay at our facility, which is why we take the photo id of our guests. We keep your credit card on file in case of damages to our units. We would love to have you back again and hope to show you a better stay. Thank you again, Fornelli Management

93%

It was ridiculously warm on our room and we had no way to control it. It felt like sleeping in a furnace, please get that fixed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your reviews. We have thermostats in every unit to accommodate guests different climate wants and needs. We will take a look at your unit to ensure that it is correctly working. We hope you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you return again. Thank you, Fornelli Management

57%

a localização é otima, mas o quarto que eu fiquei era pequeno, muito estranho e não condizia com as fotos do site. Não existe limpeza e não me entregaram virol do lençol, tive que dormir com um chale pra proteger do edredon que parecia não ser limpo. o lixo também não era retirado, faltou papel higiênico.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thank you for your review. I am sorry you had an unpleasant stay. We have a variety of different kinds of studio units, so I am sorry you were not pleased with the one you stayed in. As for the linens, we have a laundry company pick up dirty linens after every reservation departure and replace with clean ones. We would love to have you back to try our facility again. Please contact us next time you are in Chicago. Thank you again, Fornelli Management



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