The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast

"How did it strike you on arrival?A millennial B&B, with a personable team, contemporary loft setting, vintage décor, and a great location for exploring the West Loop dining scene. What’s the crowd like?Urbane home-away-from-home seekers. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Great combination of old bones—think exposed brick walls, wood floors, and sizeable windows—and fresh furniture, including platform beds, flea-market finds (like wall-mounted animal heads), and light-flooded windows illuminating it all, impart a soulful take on design. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?Cozy beds are much more hotel-standard than B&B basic, with nice throw blankets. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth mentioning?Design varies with each room, but all have interesting details like funky bookends, mounted longhorn skulls, and Oriental rugs. Makes you want to go thrifting with the owner. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Clawfoot tubs, walk-in showers, and cozy bathrobes—you won't remember this is a B&B. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Good and included. Staff: If you could award one a trophy, who gets it, and why?The team opens their own enviable kitchen to guests for breakfast and travel advice. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.Guests are encouraged to hang out in the third-floor living area with a piano. You’ll discover plenty of dining options when venturing out—including a lively wine bar, The Press Room, in the basement of the building. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?My home décor was disappointing in comparison. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Great style and personable welcome add up nicely." - Elaine Glusac