Our last minute trip to Chicago for a family reunion got off a perfect start here at The Sono. Although we arrived in a snowy thunderstorm (who knew that was even a thing?) the on site manager, greeted us and oriented us to the place. More like a home, or moderne bed and breakfast, the Sono is located in a residential Old Town neighborhood with ample street parking; a permit from the innkeeper and reading the signage secures a safe place to
leave even a loaded rig (which ours was, pending an extended road trip home). Rooms were well appointed, everything fresh and clean throughout the property with a huge kitchen/dining/sitting area, large rooms (mine had a balcony), fully updated bathroom, and reliable fast wifi.
Bed was huge and comfy, and coffee scent filled the place early so I took advantage of the living room to get some work done before continental breakfast was served. But this was the highlight, a wide spread of croissants, muffins, toasts, jams, spreads, hard boiled eggs, breakfast meats, yogurts, fresh berries, granolas, oatmeal and cereal makings were plentiful, along with coffee, tea and six different kinds of milk, plus juice. The self-serve meal is curated by the same terrific staffer, who replenishes the foodstuffs and is a quiet presence to permit the congenial
vibe of fellow travelers sharing space and comparing their
planned activities in the Windy City. A better place, for a competitive price, with 'home away from home' vibes, one cannot find.