Benedictine Bed and Breakfast
Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (773) 927-7424
- Cross Street:
- West 31st Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bed and Breakfasts 2006
- Hours:
- 24 Hours
Editorial Review for Benedictine Bed and Breakfast – by Suzanne Carmel
The Scene
At the Monastery of the Holy Cross, located south of the Loop in the Bridgeport neighborhood, guests can stay in an actual monastery, an experience not available anywhere else in the U.S. Though buildings date back to the late 19th century, accommodations are equipped with modern conveniences like TV-VCR, telephone with data port and fax machine. The seven-room loft apartment has two bedrooms, each with double beds and a kitchenette, living room, breakfast room, study and bathroom. The first-floor six-room garden apartment has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed, living room, dining room, study, full kitchen and bathroom.
The Details
Accommodations have private entrances, air-conditioning and include breakfast. A hot service is prepared for those in the loft apartment (located on monastery grounds) and served by the monks. In the garden apartment, guests can make breakfast with fixings in their kitchen. Guests may join the monks for prayer.
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Insider Tips
When to GoDuring the busy summer season and holidays, book a few months in advance. Other times, book a couple of weeks in advance. Rooms are available year-round and for no minimum length of stay. Reservations can be made online or at anytime via phone.
Know Before You GoNo smoking anywhere on the grounds; no pets or children allowed.
The ExtrasMcCormick Place, Hyde Park, University of Chicago and Lake Michigan are close by. The monastery is two blocks from a supermarket where you can stock up for your stay.
User Reviews for Benedictine Bed and Breakfast
03/20/2005 Posted by bjfrez
St. Joseph's loft with it's two bedrooms, living room, dining room, office, kitchen and bath was an amazing deal. The full breakfasts the monks serve was excellent. And it was a quiet retreat from the bustling city of Chicago. We plan to stay there again and again!
Pros: Good breakfast, Good parking, Good Value
Cons: Must take public tran
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