Fitzpatrick Chicago Hotel

The Affinia is comfortable and attractive, the staff lively and considerate. Aesthetics and amenities are very good. The downside? Poor sound insulation in the corridor walls -- one hears every voice and footstep out in the corridor. Three doors down from us, in a room across the hall, a group of women partied all weekend. Their laughter and screeches poured out and echoed down the corridor all Friday night. Even with a towel over my head, I couldn't sleep. Next morning I told a woman at the front desk. She took it to heart and said if it happened again I should call down. Saturday night someone must have spoken to them because they came off the elevator quietly and didn't start partying again until morning. Only one elevator worked to the upper floors, but staff stood by to entertain us while we waited. Overall, I'd try the Affinia again. The location is excellent, the atmosphere friendly. The room offers everything essential; nothing excessive. And, in a nod to energy conservation, the lights are on dimmers.