Michelle S.
Yelp
I recently stayed at The Found and am grateful. The staff was warm and inviting. I had booked a single with twin bed or at best a shared room, lower bunk only. However, the single room was unavailable. They IMMEDIATELY gave me a 2-bunk room to myself at the IDENTICAL price with MY OWN BATHROOM!
The full size bed was incredibly CLEAN, comfortable. A flat screen TV hung solidly on the wall for perfect viewing from either upper or lower bunk. Each bunk was equipped with a well placed 2-plug 2-USB electric outlet. A bright, flexible necked light for each bed. There were several other outlets around the room, and a small desk with chair. To get to the upper bunk were STAIRS (steep) with railing. Lots of storage under the stairs.
This room had a very large bathroom. Not fully ADA accessible. Though, I did not try to get a Walker or wheelchair in. Crutches were EASY to use within the bathroom, and LARGE shower with small lip at entry. Many well placed towel hooks AND coat hooks.
When I first registered I was walking just fine. Unfortunately, I fell on a sidewalk day two. That is when the crutches appeared. I needed an ice pack for the injury. The Owner/Manager offered me his own ice. He went to get me some but, found none. He IMMEDIATELY went out and BOUGHT a large bag of ice. I had gone up to my room to lie down. Maybe 10 minutes later I was brought a large Ziplock baggie FULL of ICE. I cannot tell you how GRATEFUL I was/am for their care.
Much later I went down to the beautiful lobby full of couches and chairs, with one computer. I was curious about the hotels amenities.
I found a huge kitchen with TWO commercial size refrigerator/freezers. Two full size ovens with full cook-tops and a commercial vent over them. There was a chocolate cake on one of the counters and was told it was for everyone. Thank G-d!
There will soon be the "Mason", a fine restaurant next door. LITERALLY, a door in the Lobby leads DIRECTLY into the restaurant. A bar, called "The Blind Dragon" is also, planned.
The only down side was a lack of affordable nearby parking. There ARE several Pay-to-Park spots out front. The "EL" runs directly above The Found and MANY bus stops close-up. I NEVER HEARD the "EL" while inside.
NOTE: The ORIGINAL "Gilda's Club,"
a cancer support center, created by early SNL Player, Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder. Designed for supporting the whole family affected by a loved one experiencing CANCER! It is in the middle of the NEXT BLOCK! Go out front of The FOUND, back to the building, turn left, stay on the same side of the street. Look for a small bronze plaque about shoulder height, enter and you are there!
https://www.gildasclubchicago.org